Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State University (LASU) Senate has announced the indefinite suspension of all academic activities, including the 2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations, in response to an industrial action by the institution’s staff unions. Students residing in university hostels have also been instructed to vacate their accommodations by Monday morning. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the university’s Senate on Saturday to address the strike declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions on Thursday, July 31. READ ALSO: LASU workers go on strike over welfare issues  The JAC comprises the LASU chapters of the Academic Staff Union…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), pledging to provide an enabling environment for businesses to flourish across the state. He gave the assurance while receiving two Ondo-based entrepreneurs who recently won national honours at the 2025 National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Awards held in Abuja and organised by the Presidency. The awardees were Engr. Emmanuel Adewumi of Denki Wires and Cables, Akure, who received the Award of Excellence in Manufacturing, and Femi Olufunmiloye of Lafbart Innovations & Consulting Ltd, Akure, who was honoured with the FIRS Award…

The Republic of Congo has requested Nigeria’s backing for its candidate, Firmin Edouard Matoko, to lead the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The request was made during a visit by Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Shettima, who received the delegation on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with the Republic of Congo. READ ALSO: Ghana’s president Mahama assures safety of Nigerians, rejects Xenophobia He lauded the leadership of Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for his role in promoting regional peace, particularly in Africa’s Great Lakes region.…

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has approved an upward review of the monthly stipend paid to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state, raising it from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000. The announcement came yesterday as the governor declared open the 2025 Batch B Stream I orientation programme at the NYSC camp in Damare. Sharing the news via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Fintiri said: “I had the honour of opening the 2025 Batch B Stream I NYSC orientation camp in Damare today. I also revealed that we’re increasing the corps members’ allowance to ₦30,000 per…

President Bola Tinubu has called on young Nigerians in the digital media space to use their platforms to foster national unity and progress, rather than division. Speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, the president emphasised the critical need for content creators and influencers to verify information before amplifying it. In his address, Tinubu urged the youth to leverage their digital skills to build businesses, create jobs, and produce content that promotes unifying values, thereby serving as “positive catalysts for societal development.” READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa launches ‘Ondo State for Tinubu 2027’ campaign “I urge you to continue using…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday convened a special meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Leaders Caucus, aimed at consolidating party unity and laying the groundwork for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027. The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Akure, brought together statutory leaders of the APC in the state to formally establish the Ondo version of the National Caucus structure. During his address, Aiyedatiwa called for collective action among party leaders and reiterated the need for cohesion under the party’s central leadership. READ ALSO: “Hit the ground running to…

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has initiated a statewide talent identification programme, dubbed “Catch-Them-Young”, to scout for and develop promising young athletes for the upcoming 2025 National Youth Games and future competitions. The trials are designed to create a sustainable pipeline of talent that will represent Lagos at both national and international levels. The multi-sport trials, which began several weeks ago and are taking place at various sports facilities throughout the state, are open to young athletes between the ages of 9 and 14. READ ALSO: Lagos govt reaffirms commitment to security through citizen feedback Disciplines being covered include track…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a fundamental change in Nigeria’s national honours system. He argued that top awards should be reserved for entrepreneurs and productive citizens, not politicians. The 64-year-old spoke in Abuja yesterday at the public presentation of a biography for business magnate Gabriel Igbinedion, titled “The Chronicles of a Legend.” READ ALSO: Speculation grows over Peter Obi’s possible return to PDP Obi suggested that the current method of conferring national awards, such as the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON),…

The Nigerian Navy has announced its plan to establish a new operational base in Yauri, Kebbi State, as part of an expanded strategy to enhance national security, particularly in the Northwest region. A naval delegation, representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, conveyed the decision during a visit to Governor Nasir Idris yesterday. Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu, who led the delegation, explained that while the Navy’s primary responsibilities lie in offshore maritime domains, the new base is crucial for extending security efforts inland. READ ALSO: Navy dismantles illegal refineries in Ondo  He highlighted the strategic importance of…

The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing offensive against violent crime, successfully dismantling several armed robbery and cultist syndicates operating within and beyond the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, revealed that intelligence-led tactical operations led to the arrest of thirteen male suspects and the recovery of assorted firearms, stolen vehicles, and other incriminating evidence. Ndukwe disclosed that a pivotal operation last month saw the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad storm Oyofo-Oghe in Ezeagu Local Government Area, acting on information from one Ekene Akpata (alias Odumodu), who is currently under investigation…