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Oyenike Oyekan foundation holds Prostrate Cancer Awareness Outreach outreach at Oke Apon/Yemetu PHC, Ibadan

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Wednesday 23rd September 2026 was the turn of residents and locals in Oke Apon Yemetu area of Ibadan North local government council area of Oyo State to benefit from the prostrate cancer awareness outreach of Oyenike Oyekan foundation. The event which took place at the Oke Apon/Yemetu primary health centre attracted a large number of elderly men and staffs of the PHC who were lectured on prostrate cancer, causes, symptoms and the need for regular checkups in the fight against cancer. The lead presentation at the awareness outreach was delivered by the managing consultant of Oyenike Oyekan foundation Nelson Ekujumi, who made it clear that men from age 50 and above are at risk of prostrate cancer and that the risk increases as they grow older. He spoke of age being a critical factor as the cause of prostrate cancer for men, as well as the family history. He highlighted the symptoms to watch out for which should necessitate visiting the hospital for a checkup to in...
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UK Backs Nigeria’s Future Leaders with 68 Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships

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The United Kingdom Government has strengthened its investment in Nigeria’s human capital development by awarding prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 68 Nigerians for postgraduate studies in the UK. The beneficiaries, selected through highly competitive processes, will undertake master’s and PhD programmes across a broad range of disciplines during the 2026 academic session, with pre-departure ceremonies held in Abuja and Lagos to honour the scholars. Of the 68 Nigerians selected, 12 secured the Chevening Scholarship, while 56 have so far been awarded Commonwealth Scholarships. Speaking at the pre-departure reception in Abuja, the Chargée d’Affaires of the British High Commission in Nigeria, Ms. Vicky Seymour, described the scholarship scheme as an investment not only in the individual beneficiaries but also in Nigeria’s future. Seymour congratulated the scholars for emerging successfully from what she described as a highly competitive application and inte...
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Rooting Nigeria’s, Duke-Abiola prospects for UN Secretary-General seat

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By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  The recent endorsement of Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, the widow of democracy icon M.K.O. Abiola, by the pan-African think tank, African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC), for consideration as candidate for the revered UN Secretary-General seat has continued to gain momentum. The Consortium, which is dedicated to advancing Africa’s development agenda through research, innovation and strategy, had in its recent nomination letter thrown its weight behind Duke-Abiola, as a prominent African candidate. Duke-Abiola’s endorsement by the APRC, for the UN Secretary-General seat to succeed António Guterres, whose term ends on Dec. 31, 2026 gives credence to the force of her character as a stateswoman of law, diplomacy, peace, security, sustainable development and transformational global leadership. Her intellectual capacity, moral courage, diplomatic judgement, institutional experience particularly at the G8, Institute for Peace ...
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Rotary Club Iyaganku Ibadan Installs Rotn. Otunba Oyedapo Idowu as 38th President

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It was a gathering of creme de la creme of the Nigerian society from far and wide who came to felicitate and witness the investiture of Rotn. Otunba Oyedapo Richard Idowu as the 38th President of Rotary Club Iyaganku Ibadan, the induction of it's board of directors for the year 2026/27 as well as a fund raising campaign. The memorable event which took place on Saturday 8th August 2026 in Ibadan the Oyo State capital had in attendance notable Rotarians and Rotractors from Oyo State and beyond, family members, and friends of Rotary Club. The attendees included the Chief Host Rotn. Otunba Oyedapo Richard Idowu the 38th President of Rotary Club Iyaganku Ibadan, his board of directors for year 2026/27 and members, past Presidents and board directors, District Governor Olaniyi Amoo Okin of district 9126, Dr. Mrs. Olamide Alao Akala who was the guest speaker, Oba Adeniji Abayomi Adeleye the Oloje of Igbasi Akoko kingdom of Ondo State, pharmacists Aderemi Omotoso, Tosin Ishola,...
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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DUE PROCESS, INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINE, AND THE RULE OF LAW

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The Nigeria Police Force notes recent public statements and social media commentary by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), concerning the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, and an ongoing criminal matter. The Force wishes to place the following facts on record and clarify the status of both the judicial and administrative processes involved. The criminal matter referenced in public commentary was investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction, following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). As the matter is subjudice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary. The Force will not try this case in the media, nor will it allow its outcome to be shaped by public campaigns or commentary seeking to prejudge the officers or parties involved. Separately, and in line with its internal accountability mechanisms, the Force confirms that the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investig...
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Court Convicts Fake Lawyer for Impersonation, Possession of Forged NBA Seal in Lagos

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  Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday,  August 4,  2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer,  John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonation and possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.   Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Monday, April 20, 2026.   His case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the EFCC on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.   Investigations, however, revealed that both the petition and a subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged NBA seal, which Anoruo admittedly obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.   In the course of investigations, the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria,...
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OONI DONATES N100M, HILUX VEHICLE TO SUPPORT SUNDAY IGBOHO’S IRU EKUN SECURITY NETWORK

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The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II,  has donated the sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by renowned Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The royal gesture was announced by Ooni on Tuesday evening during a courtesy visit by Chief Sunday Igboho and members of the Iru Ekun Security Network to the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife. In a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the revered monarch described the security initiative as a timely intervention aimed at complementing existing security efforts towards safeguarding l...
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Nigeria Calls for Calm as Houthi-Saudi Arabia Tensions Raise Fresh Regional Security Concerns

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed for urgent de-escalation between Yemen’s Houthi movement and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed tensions and reported attacks, warning that further hostilities could worsen insecurity in the Middle East and threaten civilian lives. Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid retaliatory actions and embrace dialogue as the pathway towards resolving their differences. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Nigeria remained committed to the principles of peaceful dispute resolution, international law and the objectives of the United Nations Charter. “The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with deep concern the ongoing tensions and reported attacks involving the Houthi militia in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the statement said. “​​Nigeria strongly calls on all parties to exercise ma...
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IRU MONARCH SEEKS INDIA BUSINESS COMMUNITY’S COLLABORATION, LAUNCHES IRU BUSINESS NETWORK

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The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, has urged members of the India business community to identify opportunities to expand their businesses, establish new ventures, share expertise and develop partnerships with Iru Kingdom, assuring them of a warm welcome at the Palace. The Oniru made the call in Lagos when he hosted a delegation of the India Business Community in Nigeria under the auspices of the NRI Social & Cultural Association Nigeria (NRCAN) Business Forum.  “The doors of this Palace will remain open to those who come in good faith, with ideas worth sharing and a genuine desire to build something of lasting value. History teaches us that great cities are not built by government alone, nor by business alone. They are built by people who choose to trust one another. Let us build a future defined not only by commerce, but by trust, collaboration and shared prosperity,” Oba Lawal opined. To drive the collaboration, he announced the establishment of the Iru B...
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Lagos Police Begin Clampdown on Vehicles Without Visible Number Plates

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Motorists in Lagos driving vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or no registration number plates risk having their vehicles impounded as the Lagos State Police Command begins a statewide enforcement exercise from Monday, June 15, 2026. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the operation is aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security and preventing criminals from concealing their identities while carrying out unlawful activities. “This enforcement exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding motorists. Rather, it is a proactive security measure designed to enhance the capacity of police operatives to identify vehicles, investigate crimes and track criminal suspects.” The Command said any vehicle found violating the directive would be impounded and subjected to investigation in line with existing laws. Residents, transport operators and fleet owners have been advised to ensure their vehicles carry valid ...
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