August 17, 2025

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New Osun FRSC Sector Commander Assumes Duty, Inspects Quarter Guard

Following the recent deployment of senior officers by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Management, Corps Commander Leye Adegboyega, fsi, has officially assumed duty as the Sector Commander of RS11.1 Osun State Sector Command. His assumption of office took place on Thursday, May 2, 2025. Upon arrival at the command headquarters, CC Adegboyega was warmly

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General Religion

Saudi Arabia Approves 10–15 Days Paid Hajj Leave for First-Time Pilgrims

The Saudi Arabian government has approved a new policy granting first-time pilgrims a paid leave of 10 to 15 days to enable them to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. This development, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), is seen as a major boost for Muslim employees seeking to fulfill one of

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Experts Say Prophetic Medicine Offers Effective Disease Prevention at Lekki Conference

Medical experts and practitioners have reaffirmed the health benefits of Prophetic medicine, particularly its strength in preventing diseases, at the 2025 Annual Prophetic Medicine Conference held in Lekki, Lagos, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Speaking as the guest lecturer, Professor Adekilekun Tijani, an anatomy scholar from the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State,

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Lagos Resilience Office Records Major Strides in Building a Safer, More Adaptive City – Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has announced notable progress in its efforts to fortify the state against present and future shocks, as the Office of Resilience continues to implement far-reaching strategies aimed at enhancing sustainability and adaptability across sectors. Speaking during a recent assessment of the Lagos Resilience Strategy (LRS), the Commissioner for the Environment and

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Lagos Holds Four-Day Retreat to Deepen Financial Governance and Inter-Agency Collaboration

In a bid to enhance accountability and foster stronger inter-agency synergy, the Lagos State Government has flagged off a four-day retreat for accountants across its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing its commitment to sound financial governance and institutional excellence. The retreat, which is taking place at the Lagos State Public Service Club, brings together

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General

Oborevwori Embarks on Impromptu Inspection of Key Delta Infrastructure Projects, Reiterates Stand Against Substandard Work

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday carried out a series of unannounced inspection visits to major road and bridge construction sites across the state as part of his administration’s commitment to quality and timely project delivery. The governor, who has consistently emphasized his zero-tolerance policy for substandard projects, visited four critical infrastructure

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General Technology

Lagos Launches 24/7 Digital Traffic Eye to Propel Smart City Vision

Lagos State has activated a cutting-edge 24/7 digital traffic monitoring system as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance urban mobility and achieve its smart city aspirations. The new system, known as the Live Camera Update (LCU) project, was officially launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at an event in Ikeja on October 19, 2023. The

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Education General

FG Summons University Vice Chancellors Over Alleged Mismanagement of Student Loan Funds

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities implicated in alleged unauthorized deductions and possible diversion of student loan funds. The emergency meeting, scheduled to hold on May 6, 2025, also includes the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and top officials from the Ministry of Education. The move follows

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BPSR Throws Weight Behind SPESSE Portal in Bold Move to Reform Public Procurement

In a move widely hailed as a major step towards institutional reform, the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has officially endorsed the newly launched Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Portal—an innovation designed to deepen transparency, professionalism, and accountability in Nigeria’s public procurement system. The endorsement, which came during a formal unveiling

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General Politics

Fear Who Never Collect”: Resurfaced Photo of Wike Holding Umbrella for Jonathan Sparks Online Reactions Amid Rivers Political Tension

A resurfaced photograph of the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, shielding former President Goodluck Jonathan with an umbrella has triggered a flurry of online commentary, stirring fresh debates over humility, loyalty, and political evolution. The image, which has rapidly gone viral, was recently shared by popular social media personality, Tunde Ednut,

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