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The LADO Media Team has responded to recent comments by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, regarding the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the campaign of its Ogun State governorship candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu. The team described YAYI’s comments as misplaced, saying it was surprising that, at this stage of the political process, he was still questioning a policy document that had been presented as part of the PDP’s agenda for Ogun State. According to the team, a serious engagement with the manifesto requires attention to its contents, policy proposals and the solutions it offers to the challenges confronting residents across the state. “It is unfortunate that Senator Adeola appears more interested in counting the number of vehicles in the PDP campaign convoy than in understanding the policies and programmes being presented to the people of Ogun State. “Perhaps if he had paid closer attention to the issues being raised by the PDP ...

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...

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...