By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed that telecommunications operators and tower companies invested about N2.5tn in network infrastructure and upgrades in 2025, even as Nigerians continue to grapple with dropped calls, slow internet speeds, unstable data services and persistent network disruptions across parts of the country. The commission made the disclosure on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026 in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, while addressing growing public concerns over deteriorating telecom service quality and ongoing efforts to improve network performance nationwide. According to the NCC, Mobile Network Operators invested more than…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State University has won a ₦25 million cash prize from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board after emerging as the Second Runner-Up Institution at the National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M Awards). The award was presented on Monday, 11 May, 2026, during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting in Abuja, where LASU was recognised for its outstanding admissions performance in the 2025 admission year. The university secured an aggregate score of three points across the five assessment criteria of the Mega Award in the sixth edition of the national performance ranking, thereby reinforcing its growing stature…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has presented Nigeria’s Blue Economy Agenda at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he outlined the Federal Government’s strategy to unlock the country’s vast maritime resources. The minister delivered the presentation during a high-level panel discussion on the blue economy at the summit themed “Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” The event, which brought together African leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners, focused on advancing innovation, economic growth and strategic collaboration across the continent. His Special Adviser on Media, Dr Bolaji Akinola, disclosed this in a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The President of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Haruna Mamman, has warned that the growing migration of Nigerian nurses abroad is threatening the country’s fragile healthcare system. Mamman raised the alarm on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026 during the 2026 International Nurses Day celebration at the NANNM Conference Hall in Abuja, where he described the worsening exodus of healthcare professionals as a major challenge confronting healthcare delivery nationwide. According to him, more than 57,000 Nigerian nurses have left the country within the last five years in search of better opportunities abroad, while about…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) now records over 42,000 passenger movements daily through an average of 1,000 bus trips across the state, the Lagos State Government has revealed. The figure was unveiled during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. In a statement issued Tuesday, 12 May, 2026 by the Director of Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, the government said the milestone reflected ongoing efforts to expand affordable and integrated transportation across Lagos. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the achievement underscored sustained investments…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched new WhatsApp and live chat support channels to improve customer service and ease access to National Identification Number (NIN) enquiries for Nigerians and legal residents. In a statement issued on Monday, 11 May, 2026, the Commission said the initiative forms part of its ongoing digital transformation and service reform agenda under the leadership of Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote. According to NIMC, the newly introduced platforms are designed to provide faster, more convenient and real-time support services to the public, while reducing the need for physical visits to its offices.…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, received a major political boost as leaders, delegates, and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District formally presented and endorsed him as the consensus candidate of the zone for the 2027 senatorial election. The endorsement, described by party leaders as a collective decision aimed at ensuring quality representation and sustaining party unity in the district, was witnessed by top APC chieftains, including the party’s consensus gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, former deputy governors, and other senior stakeholders across Ogun East. The…
By Lekan Adeniran As conversations around the 2027 general elections quietly gather momentum across Ogun State, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: the growing belief that Governor Dapo Abiodun is emerging as the strongest political force in the Ogun East Senatorial race. For many, the conversation is no longer merely about ambition. It is about capacity, performance, influence, and proven leadership. And in these areas, Governor Abiodun’s record already speaks loudly. Politics, particularly in today’s digital era, is often shaped by noise, propaganda, and coordinated media attacks. Social media platforms have become battlefields where perception is manipulated…
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com learnt that the handsome actor has been battling kidney cancer for sometime which led to his leaving the social media in December 2024. Thegazellenews.com gathered that he was rushed to the hospital on Monday, 11 May, 2026. He however passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, 12 May, 2026 after being on life support. He was aged 40. Alex was rumoured to be suffering from serious health issues in May 2025 after months of social media disappearance. Ekubo’s last social media post was on December 30, 2024.
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Hon. Olumuyiwa Jimoh has successfully undergone the All Progressives Congress screening exercise ahead of the forthcoming primary election for the Lagos State House of Assembly, strengthening his bid to represent Apapa Constituency II. The screening exercise was conducted on Sunday, 10 May, 2026 at the APC secretariat, where Jimoh appeared alongside other aspirants before a panel made up of senior party officials. The process was reportedly carried out in a calm and orderly atmosphere, while members of the committee were commended for demonstrating professionalism, fairness and due diligence throughout the exercise. Although the official outcome of…