By Umar Usman Duguri The Federal Government has renewed its drive to expand specialised healthcare services in Nigeria, with Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, leading a high-level delegation to Bauchi State for the commissioning of major medical infrastructure. The intervention forms part of the Federal Government’s broader investment in advanced diagnostics, cancer care, medical training and research aimed at bringing specialised healthcare closer to Nigerians and reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment. Pate made this known during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, at…
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The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for the 2027 Lagos State Governorship Election, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government and the APC administration to expanding the creative economy, empowering young people, promoting innovation and creating sustainable employment opportunities across Lagos. Dr. Hamzat stated this at the official unveiling of Euphoria360 Hub, a state-of-the-art movie and entertainment facility located in Oregun, Ikeja. The APC Governorship Candidate, accompanied by his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, and members of the APC Lagos State Campaign Council led by the Director-General, Senator…
Former political office-holders in Ogun State’s 20 local government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) have hailed the state government for clearing ₦3.503 billion in outstanding severance allowances owed them. The beneficiaries spoke on Tuesday, 6 October, 2026, during the presentation of cheques at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, describing the payment as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to good governance and the welfare of political office-holders. The beneficiaries, who served between 2016 and 2024, include former chairmen, vice-chairmen, secretaries to local governments, supervisors, special advisers and councillors. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the addition of the Lagos, Delta, Imo and Ekiti state governments, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Access Bank Plc and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to the list of partners for its 10th Annual Conference. The conference begins on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, 38 to 40 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The first day will feature a presentation by Max Amuchie, Publisher of Sundiata Post, on “The Sundiata Post Model: Building the African Newsroom for the Long Term.” This…
The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Staff School Board of Governors has reaffirmed its commitment to teacher’s welfare and career advancement, promising to support the progression of teachers on Level 13 to Level 14 while recognising long-serving staff for their contributions to education. The commitment was announced during activities marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, where teachers and non-teaching staff of the YABATECH Staff School and YCT Secondary School were honoured for their dedication to shaping the lives of Nigerian youths. Speaking on behalf of the Rector, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, the Chairman, Board of Governors of the two schools,…
Apostle Sam Adegoke of Elijah Generation Church in Akure, Ondo state (also known as Apostle Sam Mobile-fire) has apologised to women he had sexual relationships with before his marriage, saying he deeply regrets his actions and has stepped back from public ministry to reflect and make amends. Adegoke, who recently got married, made this known in a statement released on Monday, 5 October, 2026 Hear him, “Over the past few weeks, I have stepped back from public ministry and social media to reflect, seek counsel, and honestly address matters from my past. Before I was married, I was involved in…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been admitted as a full institutional member of the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals, WAPPP, a Geneva-based global body for Public-Private Partnerships, strengthening its drive for public-private collaborations, investments and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. In a joint statement, WAPPP President Ziad-Alexandre Hayek and NDDC Managing Director Dr Samuel Ogbuku noted that full membership makes NDDC one of the few Nigerian public agencies and one of only about 40 PPP Units globally to belong to the exclusive network of over 300 PPP professionals from 60 countries. Hayek said: “On behalf…
Temi Nkem has been crowned winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, themed ‘Show Ya Sef’. She was announced as winner during the live finale on Sunday night, beating fellow finalists Aikou and Sheba, who emerged as first and second runners-up respectively. Temi Nkem walked away with the N160 million grand prize, which includes N90 million in cash, a brand new car worth N60 million and other sponsored rewards. The 21-year-old secured the highest number of public votes after voting closed on Friday, October 2 at 9 p.m., to clinch the title in a season that began on July 26…
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI) in Osun State, Prof. Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, has been named No. 1 in Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Africain the latest Africa-wide research rankings. He was picked among the Top 500 authors by scholarly output for the period 2022–2026. A statement from the Information and Public Relations Unit of FUADSI said in the Agricultural and Biological Sciences category, he recorded 302 scholarly outputs, 1,059 citations, with his most recent publication in 2026. The FUADSI Deputy VC also secured an impressive No. 2 position across all fields…