Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Federal Government has placed a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in a bid to curb the proliferation of under-utilised institutions, address overstretched resources, and halt the decline in academic quality. The policy decision, approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, followed a presentation by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The minister explained that the move is aimed at ending the duplication of federal tertiary institutions, which has weakened infrastructure, stretched manpower, and diluted the capacity of…

Corps members serving in the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture are set to benefit from specialised creative industry training at the EbonyLife Academy, a move aimed at equipping young Nigerians with market-ready skills and boosting the State’s creative economy. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made the announcement during a meeting with corps members from the Ministry and its agencies — the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture (LASCAC) and the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB). She said the training will cover photography, cinematography, scriptwriting, and music production, with…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called on traditional rulers across the country to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in promoting inclusivity and intelligence-led policing at the grassroots. Egbetokun made the call on Wednesday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, while hosting a delegation of traditional rulers led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, accompanied by other monarchs including the Ataoja of Osogbo, Olu of Ilaro, Oloro of Oro, and Olusin of Ijora Isin. He emphasised that traditional institutions remain pivotal in achieving sustainable peace, security, and community development. The IGP…

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday depart Abuja for a strategic two-nation visit to Japan and Brazil, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic partnerships. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the trip will begin with a stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Yokohama, Japan, for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled from August 20 to 22. Themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus on Africa’s economic transformation through private investment, innovation, and building resilient, sustainable societies. President Tinubu is expected to participate…

:An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos, has discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. The case, which stirred national debate over passenger behaviour, airline protocols, and fairness in the aviation sector, stemmed from an August 10, 2025 incident on a Uyo–Lagos flight. Emmanson was alleged to have refused to switch off her phone before takeoff, later assaulting the purser and security personnel upon landing. She was arrested, banned for life by Ibom Air, and remanded in prison after failing to meet bail conditions.Prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deepen collaboration with Old Students Associations across the state to boost the quality of education. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Bisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, during the 40th anniversary celebration of Jibowu High School’s 1985 set. Dokunmu-Adegbite, who also serves as Permanent Secretary at the Audit Service Commission, said the initiative would promote public-private participation, identify areas of intervention, and develop policies to benefit students, schools, and the government. She commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s efforts in transforming the education sector and revealed plans to convene a…

In a move aimed at fostering a more inclusive electoral process, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday received Senator Abdul-Azeez Yaradua at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to deliberate on a proposed Electoral Reform Bill that would grant police officers and other security personnel deployed on election duty the right to vote early. The proposed legislation seeks to address the long-standing disenfranchisement of security operatives during elections, ensuring they can fulfil their civic responsibilities without compromising their duty to safeguard polling activities. Senator Yaradua, accompanied by Yiaga Africa’s Executive Director, Samson Itodo, and Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbamalu, presented…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has inaugurated a high-level committee to review and harmonise the Scheme of Service and Conditions of Service for officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The Inauguration, held on 12 August 2025 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, is aimed at modernising the administrative and operational framework of the Force in line with national public service standards and the Police Act. The 10-member committee, chaired by Assistant Inspector-General Nemi Iwo, comprises senior officers from various specialisations and a representative of the Police Service Commission. According to the IGP, the committee’s mandate includes engaging key stakeholders…

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of sales of forms and payment of the initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. According to the Board’s Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, the Hajj form will cost ₦20,000, while the initial deposit for the pilgrimage is ₦8.5 million, pending the conclusion of contract negotiations with service providers. Ajomagberin, in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Taofeek Lawal, explained that the amount aligns with the official rate announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) during a post-Hajj strategic meeting in Abuja. He disclosed…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a commercial tricycle operator and serious injuries to two passengers following a fatal crash on Egbe Bridge, inward Ikotun yesterday. According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred when a Toyota Venza (registration number GWA 659 RD), travelling from the Ejigbo axis, attempted a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre atop the bridge and collided head-on with an oncoming tricycle (registration number EPE 245 QM). The tricycle rider died instantly, while a male and female passenger sustained multiple fractures. LASTMA officials swiftly rescued the injured from the wreckage before the Ikotun Police…