Northern Youth Task Women on Nation-Building, as Udeh Bags Sir Ahmadu Bello Award Women across Nigeria have been tasked with greater roles in nation-building and leadership, as exemplified by Pharm. Judith Ngozi Udeh, Principal Manager (Marketing) at Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, as she received the prestigious Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Leadership Award and the honorary title of Garkuwan Matasan Arewa (Shield of Northern Youth) from the Council of Northern Youth Advocate of Nigeria (CNYAN). Presenting the award at the Airport Golden Tulip Hotel, Lagos, the President of CNYAN, Hon. Mohammed Abdulrazaq, said Udeh’s recognition was a celebration not only of her…
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Oyo Govt Bans ‘Sign Out’ Celebrations, Reaffirms Phone Ban in Schools The Oyo State Government has banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private schools across its 33 Local Government Areas. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, announced the directive during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption meeting with principals of public secondary schools at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. READ ALSO: Hilda Baci’s Giant Jollof Pot Collapses at Guinness World Record Attempt Olayiwola said the decision followed growing reports of misconduct, violence and public disturbances linked to such events. He also reinforced the existing prohibition of…
Hilda Baci’s Giant Jollof Pot Collapses at Guinness World Record Attempt A record-breaking bid by celebrity chef Hilda Baci took a dramatic turn on Friday night when a giant pot of Jollof rice collapsed during weighing at the Gino World Jollof Festival in Lagos. The event, staged at Eko Hotel and Suites, was aimed at setting a Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof. Thousands of fans, food lovers and celebrities, including actress Funke Akindele and rapper Falz, turned up for the attempt. READ ALSO: Air Peace Co-Pilot, Crew Deny Drug, Alcohol Allegations The custom-built pot, six metres…
Air Peace Co-Pilot, Crew Deny Drug, Alcohol Allegations Air Peace co-pilot David Bernard and cabin crew member Maduneme Victory have rejected claims by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that they tested positive for alcohol and a hard drug. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Bernard faulted the credibility of the tests, alleging they were conducted at an unregistered centre and with questionable procedures. He maintained that he neither drinks nor uses drugs. READ ALSO: “We are in 2025. If you are conducting an alcohol test, you use a breathalyser on the spot. Instead, they took our blood and urine…
Rivers State Begins Transition as Fubara Returns After Emergency Rule The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of activities marking its transition from emergency rule back to democratic governance, following the return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. READ ALSO: Aregbesola, Salvador Lead Coalition to ADC, Vow to Dethrone APC in 2027 According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Ibibia Worika, an inter-denominational church thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, September 14, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., with all invited guests expected…
Aregbesola, Salvador Lead Coalition to ADC, Vow to Dethrone APC in 2027 Former Interior Minister and Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Surulere, Lagos, at the official declaration of support for the ADC by the Conscience Forum, led by Hon. Moshood Salvador, Aregbesola said the ruling party had plunged Nigerians into hardship. He urged Lagosians also to prepare to take power from the APC at the Alausa Government House. READ ALSO: Ajayi, Okon Advance to…
Ajayi, Okon Advance to 100m Semifinals at Tokyo 2025 World Championships Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and Israel Okon Sunday have booked their places in the men’s 100 metres semifinals at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Ajayi, making his debut at the global stage, clocked a personal best of 9.88 seconds to finish second in his heat behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlela (9.87s). Jamaica’s Oblique Seville followed in 9.93s. The performance places Ajayi as Nigeria’s third-fastest sprinter of all time, behind Olusoji Fasuba (9.85s) and Divine Oduduru (9.86s). It was also his fifth sub-10s run of the season, equalling…
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike, Resume Work Sunday The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide warning strike, just two days after it began. The doctors, who downed tools on Friday, September 12, announced the suspension on Saturday night, directing members to return to work on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Confirming the development, NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, said some of the association’s demands had been addressed while others were receiving government attention. “Some of our demands have been met. The government has promised to look into other issues. Strike suspended; resumption to work on Sunday. We…
Lagos Health Leaders Set 2026 Agenda, Link Plans to Budget for Better Outcomes The Lagos State Ministry of Health has begun the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with top officials stressing the need for deliberate planning, budget alignment, and prioritisation of resources to deliver measurable health outcomes for residents. At the Top Management Committee Meeting held on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Ikeja, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said the plan must draw from global and national health directives while reflecting the Lagos State Development Plan and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda. He warned that plans…
Deeper Life Church Reviews Wedding Guidelines Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has announced adjustments to some of the church’s marriage traditions, clarifying that they are administrative practices rather than divine commandments. Speaking on the long-debated rules, Kumuyi disclosed that the policy barring ladies from visiting their suitors during courtship has been scrapped. He stated that intending couples may now visit each other, provided such meetings are accompanied by an elder. The cleric emphasised the importance of Christians distinguishing between God’s laws and church-made principles, noting that the latter are flexible and subject to review.…