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A delegation from Dominican University, Samonda, Ibadan has paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, seeking royal support for its forthcoming international conference on artificial intelligence and the future of humanity.The delegation, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jacinta Opara, who was represented by the Dean of Science, Professor Tim Odiaka, visited the monarch at the Olubadan Palace in Ibadan.According to information gathered, the visit was aimed at strengthening ties between the university and the traditional institution, while also securing royal endorsement for the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the…

‎ ‎… *As Director-General calls for staff buy-in on implementation* ‎The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education (MB&SE), Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has commended the newly developed Strategic Plan by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), describing it as a forward-looking policy aligned with the present administration’s THEMES+ Agenda. ‎Speaking at the official launch and unveiling of the document on Wednesday at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, Lagos, the Commissioner expressed confidence that the plan would drive much-needed transformation within OEQA and the State’s education sector. ‎He highlighted key components of the plan,…

‎ ‎Honourable Chief Mrs. Folasade Oba has been named the Female Grassroots Politician of the Year at the prestigious Dascenario Awards 2025, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to community development and inclusive governance at the local level. ‎ ‎The award ceremony, which held during the combined APC Amazons Easter Medical Outreach and the commemoration of the birthday of Hon. Babajimi Benson (JB) – the astute politician and House of Representatives member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency – witnessed a massive turnout of residents and local community members. ‎Induction as Matron ‎ ‎Beyond the award, Chief Mrs. Oba was formally inducted…

‎ ‎The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a moment for sober reflection on the ideals of Christianity and commitment to personal and spiritual renewal. ‎ ‎ ‎Dr. Mobereola who said this in his Easter message to Christians also noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ teach the values of sacrifice, hope and spiritual renewal. He also called on Christians to use the occasion to renew their faith in God and hope in the Nigeria. ‎ ‎The NIMASA DG expressed…

‎NIMASA DG FELICITATES CHRISTIANS AT EASTER ‎‎The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a moment for sober reflection on the ideals of Christianity and commitment to personal and spiritual renewal.‎‎‎Dr. Mobereola who said this in his Easter message to Christians also noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ teach the values of sacrifice, hope and spiritual renewal. He also called on Christians to use the occasion to renew their faith in God and hope in the Nigeria.‎‎The NIMASA DG expressed…

‎ ‎ ‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Bishop Adewale Martins has urged President Bola Tinubu to intensify actions in addressing the many current challenges facing the nation. ‎ ‎ ‎Martins said this during the 2026 Chrism Mass celebration at the Holy Cross Cathedral Lagos. ‎ ‎ ‎The Chrism Mass is a solemn Catholic liturgical celebration held during Holy Week where the bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick, Oil of Catechumens, and Sacred Chrism used for sacraments. ‎ ‎ ‎It symbolizes diocesan unity, with priests renewing their ordination vows. ‎ ‎ ‎Although the Archbishop acknowledged the…

By Innocent Orok The Maritime Industry Merit Award (MIMA) a registered trademark prestigious awards and recognitions for Maritime industry stakeholders for winners in year 2025 and it’s 28th edition was held on Monday 30th, March 2026 at the prestigious Oriental hotel Victoria Island, Lagos State. It was a glamorous event that saw patriotic and performing Nigerians in various fields in the Maritime industry carting away awards at different categories. But the man that stole the show with two outstanding awards was Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, currently the Customs Area Controller of Nigeria’s second largest Port, the Tin Can Island Port…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Plateau is not just a state. It is a metaphor—of resilience, of pain, of memory, and of a people who have learned, through fire and blood, to read between the lines of political promises. Before the 2023 elections, the mood in Plateau was not shaped by propaganda, party loyalty, or ethnic sentiment alone. It was shaped by something deeper—lived experience. The people had buried too many. They had mourned too often. They had become too familiar with the language of condolence and the silence of justice. In Plateau, insecurity is not an abstract policy failure;…

‎‎The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on federal and state governments to prioritize sustained and strategic investment in pharmaceutical education, describing it as a critical pillar for national security and the achievement of healthcare self-sufficiency.‎‎This position formed the central focus of deliberations at the 2026 Pharmacy Colloquium held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yola, Adamawa State. Stakeholders at the high-level gathering emphasized that Nigeria’s healthcare aspirations will remain elusive without a modern, well-funded, and forward-looking pharmaceutical education system.‎‎Declaring the colloquium open, the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri—represented by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa…

‎The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has sought a strategic partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to enhance legislative reporting, strengthen democratic accountability, and promote evidence-based journalism in Nigeria. ‎The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by the NGIJ delegation, led by its President, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, to the Institute’s headquarters in Abuja. ‎The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar O. Suleiman, was represented at the meeting by the Director of Legal Services, Professor Ibrahim Danwanka. Also in attendance were the Special Adviser to the DG on Media, Mr. Muhammad Abdulkadir and the Director…