The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for gaining admission with falsified academic documents. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across different schools of the polytechnic. According to the statement, investigations revealed that the students submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from other institutions to secure admission. The spokesperson said the expulsion followed a thorough verification exercise on credentials submitted…
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has commended the maiden Lagos Schools DebateChamps Competition for showcasing students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. At the grand finale of the three-day event, Alli-Balogun said the competition broadened students’ exposure and encouraged intellectual engagement. He added that it fostered healthy competition and strengthened students’ leadership potential. Students from 19 junior and senior secondary schools across the six education districts of Lagos State participated in the competition, organised by DebateChamps and the Harvard Debate Council (USA). The event was convened by Miss Bukunmi Babatunde and Miss Halimat…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued two persons trapped in a multi-vehicle crash along the Ogudu-Alapere inward Tollgate corridor in Lagos. LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki explained that the accident involved a 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus with registration number AA 60 YF. Preliminary investigations indicated that the bus somersaulted following a violent impact, trapping the driver and a passenger and blocking traffic in the area. “LASTMA operatives, on routine patrol,…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced that four frontline health workers affected by Ebola in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have fully recovered and received their discharge certificates. Africa CDC made the announcement on its official X account on Sunday. The agency said this milestone highlights the progress made by response teams and communities working to halt transmission and save lives. “It is a powerful moment for the response teams and communities working to stop transmission and save lives,” the statement read. Africa CDC also reaffirmed its support for the DRC and its partners…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State to strengthen security following the abduction of pupils and teachers in the area. The approval was announced during a visit by a high-level Federal Government delegation, led by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, to Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities near Ogbomoso in Oriire Local Government Area on Sunday. The delegation conveyed the President’s concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; and L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esinele, on May 15. This was…
African deposit and investment funds have endorsed the African Development Bank (AfDB) initiative to reform the continent’s financial architecture and reduce reliance on external financing. The endorsement was made during a session of the African Forum of Deposit Funds on the sidelines of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. The session discussed the role of institutional investors in the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD), an initiative led by AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah. Ms. Assoumane Mourjatou, Managing Director of the Niger Deposit and Investment Fund, said the initiative would strengthen Africa’s development financing mechanisms.She explained that NAFAD…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on member states, parliamentarians, regulators, civil society, educators, parents, and young people across Africa to unite against the deceptive tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Janabi, made this appeal in his message on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2026. World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31,, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the industry’s strategies to promote addiction. It brings together governments, health organizations, civil society, and youth worldwide. “Together, we must safeguard the health of…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised efforts to combat cancer through awareness and early detection, calling such initiatives a fitting tribute to loved ones lost to the disease. Obasanjo spoke on Sunday at an event organized by ‘Lagos to the World Initiative’ at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, held in memory of the founder’s mother and sister, both of whom died of cancer. He commended the family for transforming personal loss into a life-saving campaign that promotes cancer awareness and encourages early detection. According to him, many would have accepted the loss and moved on, but the family…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Amb. Ismail Yusuf, has commended the Nigerian media contingent in Saudi Arabia for their role in the 2026 Hajj exercise. Yusuf made the commendation in Makkah on Sunday, stating that the professionalism and efficiency displayed by Nigerian journalists in reporting the exercise were particularly impressive. “Thank you for the work you have done so far. I am very impressed with the quality of your reports.I felt it was important to meet with you and personally convey the appreciation of the commission. I want to commend your expertise…
No fewer than 100 less-privileged children have benefitted from free malaria tests, medications, and food items donated by two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Emure Ile, Ondo State. The NGOs, Charakids Foundation and Carelink Foundation, partnered to organize the free medical outreach on Sunday at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Emure–Ile, Owo Local Government Area. At the event, Miss Blessing Chukwudi, Planning and Logistics Manager of Charakids Foundation, stated that the outreach aimed to support less-privileged children in the community. “Charakids Foundation focuses on children between the ages of 1 and 12. We empower, care for, shelter, and provide various services…