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Senate passes bill to prohibit sexual harassment in educational institutions
The Senate has passed, through third reading, a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other learning environments across the country. The bill, which originated from the House of Representatives as a concurrent legislation, aims to protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic settings. It also establishes a…
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Agege LG Chairman , Tunde Azeez resigns over health challenges
…as Obasa’s son, Vinod becomes substantive Chairman The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Tunde Azeez, commonly known as Disco, has resigned from office, citing health challenges that have affected his ability to effectively discharge his duties. In a plenary session, the Legislative Arm of the council acknowledged Azeez’s dedication and service to the community, commending his commitment to public…
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Wike dismisses Oyo Court’s approval of PDP convention, insists Abuja verdict stands
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Tuesday’s ruling of an Oyo State High Court approving the Peoples Democratic Party’s proposed national convention scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant, Lere Olayinka, dismissed the Oyo order, insisting that the Abuja judgment takes precedence. He said,…
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Lagos health agency clarifies ILERA EKO policy adjustments, assures emergency care remains unaffected
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has clarified recent policy adjustments under the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, ILERA EKO, assuring residents that emergency services, including emergency caesarean sections and urgent surgeries, remain unaffected by the new waiting period. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, explained that no benefits had been removed from…
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LNSC apprehends 2 motorcycle robbers in Olorunda LCDA
By Folashade Olorunfemi Two suspected motorcycle robbers have been apprehended by officers of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Olorunda Command at Isanmo, Ilogbo. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, when the suspects, who posed as genuine passengers, were intercepted by the vigilant LNSC officers after attempting to dispossess a commercial motorcyclist of his bike. Their suspicious…
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Yakubu Mohammed launches memoir ‘Beyond Expectations’ as media veterans, leaders laud his legacy
The public presentation of “Beyond Expectations: A Memoir”, a new book written by veteran journalist and co-founder of the defunct Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed-brought together some of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and communication experts on Tuesday in Lagos. The event, held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, showcased the author’s life journey, from his early…
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Build skills, not just degrees, to curb youth joblessness- Olaopa charges tertiary institutions
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called on Nigeria’s higher institutions to shift their focus toward equipping graduates with digital, technical, and soft skills needed to tackle youth unemployment and drive national development. Delivering the 17th Convocation Lecture of Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Prof. Olaopa said the nation’s growing youth…
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Okpebholo signs law prescribing 10-year jail term for forceful possession of Edo govt property
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill prescribing a 10-year jail term for anyone who violently or forcefully gains entry into state-owned property. Okpebholo also assented to another provision stipulating a five-year imprisonment for individuals involved in the unauthorized sale or transfer of government property without the governor’s consent. A statement issued by the…
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Trump’s CPC: Obi lacks statesmanship, turns national issues to theatre- Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, over his reaction to the recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a “country of particular concern.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the party accused Obi of turning a sensitive national issue…
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Oyo court bars interference in PDP timetable, approves Ibadan convention dates
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its scheduled elective National Convention on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a ruling delivered by Justice A. L. Akintola, the court granted an interim order allowing the party to hold the convention as planned in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also…
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