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The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has announced that the University Management has approved a two-week resumption window, following the earlier agreement reached between the Students’ Union and the University Management. Under the arrangement, this week is dedicated to students’ arrival, settling in and official activities, while lectures will officially resume next week. The Second Semester Examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 19, 2026. All AAUAITES are therefore urged to make adequate preparations and return to campus as the university prepares for the full resumption of academic activities. WELCOME BACK, AAUAITES! GREATNESS OF AAUA

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has officially released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to schools, stakeholders and the general public. The release marks the conclusion of the examination process for JSS3 candidates who participated in the 2026 BECE. The Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, announced that candidates can now check and print their results through the Board’s official examination portal from Monday, September 28, 2026. Candidates are required to visit https://bece.examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng and follow the instructions provided on the portal to…

Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo has documented the dangers faced by migrants travelling from Nigeria through the Sahara Desert to Libya after spending 47 days undercover on the migration route. Soyombo began the journey in Kano on May 22, 2026, travelling through Magaria, Zinder and Agadez in Niger, before continuing through the desert towards Madama, the Niger-Libya border, and into Libya. His route eventually took him through Al Gatrun and Sabha before reaching Tripoli, where the overland journey ended. During the investigation, published in a three-part series by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Soyombo documented migrants travelling in overcrowded vehicles…

Rykardo Agbor, Nollywood Actor, has survived a serious road accident in Ibadan, Oyo State. The actor shared news of the incident on Instagram, posting a video that showed the badly damaged Lexus SUV involved in the crash. The accident occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan. The vehicle suffered significant damage, particularly around its front section, with the bonnet, grille and front left side badly affected. Agbor escaped the incident alive, despite the serious damage his car suffered during the occurrence. In the video, the actor could be heard expressing gratitude to God for his survival.

Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has set a Guinness World Record after 51,000 qualifying viewers gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, for its screening on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The record was confirmed by a Guinness World Records official at the event, with the 51,000 figure representing viewers who remained from the beginning to the end of the movie. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of Felix Manalo at the Philippine Arena in the Philippines. Organisers had targeted 50,000 simultaneous viewers for the event. The gates opened at 2pm, followed…

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), and the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) have called out the Ogun State Government for failing to implement the Ogun State Disability Law nearly nine years after it was signed. The groups made the demand at a joint press briefing held at the NUJ Press Centre, Abeokuta, appealing to Governor Dapo Abiodun to act before his tenure expires in eight months. It was said the law has remained on paper, without functioning institutions or enforceable protections, they ask for it to become a law in action. The groups urged…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has presented Lagos as a strategic gateway for global investment into Africa, calling for stronger international partnerships that will create tangible economic opportunities for Lagos residents and investors. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Global Africa Business Initiative’s Unstoppable Africa 2026 in New York, held on September 20 and 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The engagement, facilitated by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, featured global business leaders, investors, policymakers and heads of government. A key highlight…

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has taken its parking sensitisation campaign to Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), engaging residents, motorists and business owners on responsible parking practices and the Lagos State Parking Policy. The roadshow, aimed at deepening public understanding ahead of enforcement, was led by the LASPA General Manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, who was represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on LASPA, Mr. Deen Sanwoola. During the exercise, Adelabu stressed the importance of educating residents and motorists on responsible parking, noting that indiscriminate parking could negatively affect traffic flow and road accessibility across Lagos.…

The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Policy, described as the first of its kind in Nigeria, with support from the Ford Foundation. The policy strengthens the state’s commitment to preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and provides a comprehensive framework for coordinated interventions across homes, workplaces, educational institutions and digital spaces, including Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (TF-SGBV). The policy operationalises the Lagos Declaration of Zero Tolerance for all forms of SGBV and represents a shift from a largely response-based approach to a stronger institutionalised prevention strategy. It focuses on addressing the root…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has mourned the death of Comrade Alfred Odifa, a former Secretary of the Council and respected journalist, administrator and unionist. Odifa died in the early hours of the day after a brief illness. He was described as a knowledgeable and versatile professional with a strong understanding of NUJ affairs, whose years of service reflected commitment, wisdom and exceptional knowledge of union administration. The NUJ Lagos Council said his contributions to the growth and development of the Council would remain fondly remembered. Until his death, Odifa served as Deputy Director at the…