Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Radio Lagos and Eko FM have emerged top winners at the prestigious The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) organized by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), clinching victories in six different categories.‎‎The stations were recognized out of 248 entries submitted for excellence in News, programming, professionalism and true dedication to service, reaffirming her place as leaders in Nigeria’s radio broadcasting landscape.‎‎The awards won, spanned across categories including Radio Station of the Year, Best Radio Station – News (English Language), Best Radio Station – News (Indigenous Language) and Best Radio Station – Original Production In Business, Drama and  Sports (English Language)‎‎Others are…

Radio Lagos and Eko FM have emerged top winners at the prestigious The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) organized by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), clinching victories in six different categories. The stations were recognized out of 248 entries submitted for excellence in News, programming, professionalism and true dedication to service, reaffirming her place as leaders in Nigeria’s radio broadcasting landscape. The awards won, spanned across categories including Radio Station of the Year, Best Radio Station – News (English Language), Best Radio Station – News (Indigenous Language) and Best Radio Station – Original Production In Business, Drama and Sports (English…

In a move to strengthen police accountability and safeguard human rights, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday met with leading civil society figures, pledging sweeping reforms across policing standards, officer welfare, and the Force’s complaint and monitoring systems. The meeting, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought together prominent human rights and governance advocates, including Femi Falana SAN, Mr.Adesina Oke of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADL), Barr. Okeke Chinwike of the African Law Foundation (AFRILAW), Mr. Barbara S. Magaji of Amnesty International, and Mr. Anietie Ewang of Human Rights Watch, among others. “We…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday announced the commencement of examination slip printing for candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB urged candidates to visit the board’s official website to download their examination slips, which contain vital information including the venue, date, and time of the test. According to the board, the slip is also required for entry into the examination hall. “Examination Slip Printing is now available. The slip contains details of the venue, date, and time of your examination and gives you access to the examination hall,” JAMB said in a…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have foiled a midnight terrorist assault on a brigade headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, with troops repelling the attackers after a fierce exchange. The attack, which occurred at approximately 0030 hours on Thursday, 9 April 2026, targeted the 29 Task Force Brigade headquarters as insurgents attempted to breach the defensive perimeter of the military installation. Troops, led by the Commander of the 29 Brigade, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, responded with decisive force, engaging the insurgents in a coordinated counterattack. The attackers were ultimately forced to retreat in disarray, abandoning their mission and leaving behind traces…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has distributed 40 brand-new SUVs to traditional rulers as part of efforts to enhance their mobility and strengthen grassroots governance. The presentation was made on Thursday during the statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun described traditional rulers as critical stakeholders in governance, noting that their proximity to the people places them at the heart of efforts to sustain peace and drive development across the state. “Our royal fathers remain custodians of our culture and tradition, and they serve as a vital bridge between…

Lagos is positioning its education system for global competitiveness with a strategic plan rooted in the digitization of school registration and monitoring processes to enhance quality assurance, innovation, and accountability. The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), formally unveiled the strategic blueprint at a ceremony held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, setting the tone for a new phase of reforms in the state’s education sector. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, described the plan as a forward-looking policy aligned with the…

In a bid to modernise classroom teaching, the Lagos State Government has launched a capacity-building workshop on digital pedagogy and artificial intelligence for teachers. The three-day training programme, organised by the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), is targeted at selected secondary school teachers across the six education districts and the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB). Declaring the workshop open at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Tolani Ali-Balogun, described the initiative as timely, noting that the education sector must keep pace with rapid technological advancements. “This…

A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, has convicted and sentenced seven persons to various jail terms for assault and street-related offences, in a move underscoring the state’s ongoing enforcement drive. One of the convicts, Olamilekan Subakin, was arraigned on Thursday for assaulting personnel of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI). He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment. In a related development, six other suspects: David Williams, Alabi Nurudeen, Felix Agu, Chukwuebuka Inyegboro, Ige David, and Anthony Afor, were earlier arrested at Mile 2 and Oshodi for alleged misconduct. They were arraigned before the same…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) of continued cooperation, emphasizing the importance of community-driven intelligence in policing. The assurance came as the IGP received a delegation of the PCRC on a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a meeting that underscored the critical role of community partnership in enhancing national security. The delegation, led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, comprised members of the National Executive Committee and representatives from various commands across the country. In his remarks, Olaniyan congratulated the IGP on his appointment…