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Varsity Unions Embark On Seven-Day Strike, Demand Sack Of Pro-Chancellor

10.03.2026

Three unions in the Ondo State-owned Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, have demanded the sack of the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Akinbo Adesomoju, over the delay and non-promotion of staff of the institution. The unions, including the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and...

We’ll Conduct Thorough Probe Into Federal Secretariat Complex Inferno –HCSF

10.03.2026

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther WalsonJack, has assured of a thorough investigation into the fire outbreak of a part of the office yesterday. She gave the commitment while inspecting the impact of the inferno yesterday. According to a statement by the OHCSF, Mrs Eno Olorun, Walson-Jack said the...

Kwara Govt Partners UNFPA For Capacity Building On GBV

10.03.2026

The Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs is collaborating with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide capacity training for staff of the ministry on gender-based violence (GBV) management using a survivor-centred approach. UNFPA is an agency of the United Nations that focuses on reproductive health, gender equality, and population issues. The Commissioner for...

Ogun, Federal Agencies Fine-Tune Security For Gateway Airport Hajj Operations

10.03.2026

Security agencies responsible for airport operations in Nigeria have pledged to collaborate with the Ogun State Government to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo. The commitment was made on Monday during a strategic security meeting between representatives of the state government and key security agencies at the airport located in...

Global Pharmacy Leaders Back Nigeria’s CPACPI Framework For Structured Career Growth

10.03.2026

The world’s first Community Pharmacist Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) initiative has continued to attract growing support for its pioneering framework designed to drive structured career progression in Nigeria and across the global healthcare sector. This milestone followed the successful Stakeholders Engagement Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Newton Park Hotel...

Acapella Reacts To Lagos Airport Parking Rates Hike

10.03.2026

Nigerian comedian and Nollywood actor, Emuoboh Ohare, popularly known as Acapella, has decried the N78,000 fee he incurred for three nights of parking his car at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA 2) in Lagos, describing it as exorbitant and exploitative. Acapella, who spoke in a video posted on his verified Facebook page on...

Zedvance Disburses N96bn In Commercial Lending To Customers

10.03.2026

Zedvance Finance Limited has disbursed over N96 billion in funding to support commercial businesses across the country, establishing its strong positioning beyond retail lending and reinforcing its commitment to bridging the gap between enterprise growth and access to timely financing solutions. Leveraging its 11-year legacy, Zedvance’s Commercial Solutions business, launched in 2025, has in just...

Oborevwori Felicitates Obi Of Owa, Efeizomor II, At 88

10.03.2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Obi of Owa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, as the revered traditional ruler marks his 88th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a congratulatory message issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the monarch as one of Delta State’s...

Ewenla Sets Interfaith Record As Muslim, Christian Clerics Share Podium

10.03.2026

In a moment that redefined interfaith engagement in Lagos State, ADEDAS recorded a historic milestone at its Annual Ramadan Lecture as both a Muslim cleric and a Christian pastor jointly delivered lectures on the same platform. The unprecedented development marked the first time in the history of the programme that leaders of the two major...

‘I’ve Spent Millions On Men, Received Nothing In Return- Idia Aisen

10.03.2026

Nollywood actress, Idia Aisien, has spoken about her past experiences with toxic relationships, saying she once spent heavily to support men who later hurt her. Speaking in a recent interview on Toke Moment Podcast, anchored by Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa, Aisien admitted to giving money to multiple guys she dated in the past. She...