The Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education has urged students to embrace reading for pleasure beyond classrooms and exams, emphasizing the importance of learning, relearning, and unlearning. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Adeniran Kasali, made the call at the 2026 World Book Day celebration organized by the Lagos State Library Board on Thursday in Lagos. Students from the six education districts in Lagos, along with education sector stakeholders, attended the event. The theme of the 2026 celebration was: “Reading for Pleasure.” Kasali explained that leisure reading enhances mental relaxation, personal growth, and broader knowledge beyond academic demands. “Leisure…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has warned pupils of Guided Path School against cultism, bullying, and other social vices as part of efforts to promote school safety and security awareness. This was contained in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Oluwaseun Abolurin, on Thursday in Lagos. Abolurin said the State Commandant, Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, gave the warning during a sensitisation visit and interactive session at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters, Alausa, Lagos. He said Keshinro reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the safety of school children, teachers, and host communities. “The commandant noted that…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has stressed the importance of advanced training and technology-driven operations to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s effectiveness. Shaibu made the remark on Thursday at the closing of the Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 held at the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Thursday in Abuja. The army chief said modern security challenges require continuous professional training, innovation, and the deployment of advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. According to him,…
Oilwatch International, a civil society organisation, has renewed its call for the phasing out of fossil fuels. Dr Nnimmo Bassey, a Steering Committee member, made the remark in a statement issued by Kome Odhomor, the Media and Communications Lead, on Thursday. Bassey said the recent Territories Free of Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, failed to produce actionable measures to phase out fossil fuels. “That conference presented a great but missed opportunity. The world must move from fossil fuel phase-down to complete phase-out,” he said. He noted that for about 30 years, Oilwatch has consistently advocated for the non-exploration…
Cocoa farmers in Osun have called for the establishment of cocoa processing factories in Nigeria to help regulate prices and boost production. The Secretary of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun, Mr. Adewole Abimbola, made the call during an interview with reporters on Thursday in Osogbo. Abimbola, who is also the Chairman of the Sweet Cocoa Association in the state, said farmers face price fluctuations because exporters largely determine the prices paid to them. He explained that most of Nigeria’s raw cocoa is exported and processed in Europe and other Western countries, giving buyers control over pricing…
Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, emphasized that effective policy-making is essential for achieving a just energy transition in the country. He stated this at the GreenFaith Nigeria Multifaith and Multisectoral Forum on Nigeria’s Just Energy Transition Plan in Abuja on Thursday. “As we move towards cleaner energy, we must avoid repeating the old pattern of development that benefits a few while burdening the poor. Nigeria’s energy transition must be seen not just as an economic agenda but as a moral and developmental responsibility. The theme of this forum, ‘Faith, Justice, and Power: Advancing…
The police reported on Thursday that unruly behavior by a drunken passenger caused an aircraft heading to Spain to make an unscheduled stop in Germany. The flight from Berlin to Alicante, Spain, was diverted to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport after the passenger’s disruptive behavior, police said. The 43-year-old man became aggressive after takeoff, harassing fellow passengers in an unacceptable manner, according to a police statement. He also vomited on the plane. As a result, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing to remove him from the aircraft. READ ALSO: WHO: Africa trains more health workers but millions still lack access The…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assistance Programme, aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors across Nigeria. The Secretary-General of the society, Prof. Adamu Bojude, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, describing the initiative as a major step toward improving equitable access to cancer care nationwide. Bojude said the programme, inaugurated through the National Cancer Control Plan Technical Working Group (NCCP TWG), was designed to support patients facing social and economic challenges that affect treatment access and continuity of care. He noted…
An NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has mobilised 87 District Heads to support the administration of azithromycin to 1.2 million children in Sokoto State. Speaking at an engagement meeting on Thursday, Sightsavers State Team Lead, Mr. Muhammad Ridwan, emphasised the importance of involving traditional rulers to strengthen community participation in statewide child health intervention programmes. Ridwan, who represented the Country Director, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, said the current exercise marked the fifth round of the lifesaving intervention, noting that previous rounds recorded improved success with minimal challenges. He explained that the programme…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, has attributed the rising cost of food items in the country to the activities of middlemen and increasing transportation costs. The Acting Chairman of AFAN in Lagos State, Mr. Sakin Agbayewa, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Lagos. Agbayewa said middlemen often exploit festive periods to hoard and resell food items at exorbitant prices. “There is no doubt that food prices are currently rising across the country, but some of the factors are man-made. “We are approaching the Ileya (Sallah) celebration, and foodstuff, especially vegetables, usually…