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The President of the Greatness of AAUA Students’ Union has provided an update on the ongoing ASUU strike at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), following a physical meeting with the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA Chapter. According to the Students’ Union President, the ASUU Chairman disclosed that the Ondo State Government is expected to make the outstanding payment tomorrow, Friday, September 25, 2026. He further stated that another ASUU congress is expected to be convened on Monday to deliberate on the payment and consider the suspension of the ongoing strike. The ASUU Chairman reportedly attributed…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged manufacturers, brands and public institutions to move beyond simply satisfying customers and build lasting consumer trust through empathy, accessibility, quality and sustainability. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while serving as Guest of Honour at the 5th Consumers Value Awards and Brand Xchange Awards held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. He was represented by the Director-General of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mr. Afolabi Solebo. Speaking on the theme, “Beyond Satisfaction: Redefining Consumer Value in a New Economy,” the Governor said changing economic realities, digital…

Itel has warned that it may take legal action against individuals who use artificial intelligence generated images and other fabricated content to spread false information about its products. The warning followed the circulation of an AI-generated image by an X user, that allegedly showed an itel Power Tank exploding, with claims that the incident was caused by overcharging. In an official disclaimer posted on X, the company said it welcomes constructive criticism and genuine customer feedback but would not tolerate the deliberate use of misleading content to damage its reputation or misrepresent its products. itel further stated that deliberate attempts…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again declared former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. As announced by the commission, the members of the public are urged to provide with information on Maina’s whereabouts by contact the EFCC if aware. Maina, who is a former government official and career civil servant, previously headed the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He was involved in the Federal Government’s efforts to reform the country’s pension system. The latest wanted declaration is not…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached. In a recent Statement dropped by the commission, the claim was debunked as being false and there was an explanation that the video currently circulating online is a recycled report from 2024 which had previously been disclaimed by NIMC. NIMC said its National Identity Database (NIDB) has not been breached or compromised, adding that it maintains multi-layered security measures to protect the personal information of registered citizens and legal residents. The commission urged Nigerians to disregard the…

Nigeria is among the African countries that will participate in the voting process for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards. The country’s inclusion follows its position in the FIFA men’s world rankings, which determined the 100 nations eligible to provide journalists for the men’s Ballon d’Or jury. The voting panel comprises football journalists from the selected countries. Each representative will assess the 30 players shortlisted for the award and select their top 10 based on their performances during the 2025–26 season. Points will be allocated according to the position given to each player, with the highest-ranked selection receiving the most points.…

The Lagos State Government has commissioned the third phase of Ziba Beach Resort in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, reinforcing the state’s efforts to attract private investment and strengthen its tourism and hospitality sector. The Phase III facility was commissioned on September 11, 2026, by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who described the resort as a demonstration of the creativity, resilience and investment potential in Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka commended the resort’s owners, Mrs Tricia Olumide and Dr Olufemi Olumide, for their continued investment and expansion of the Ziba brand. She said the project reflected growing confidence in…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised concerns over increasingly sophisticated palm oil adulteration in Lagos, urging residents to remain vigilant when purchasing the widely consumed product. The warning followed a technical presentation at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026 by Dr. Nurah Oseni, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Technology, Auchi Polytechnic. Her paper, titled “Palm Oil Adulteration: Emerging Risks, Detection Strategies and Regulatory Control,” highlighted the growing risks associated with adulterated palm oil. Dr. Oseni identified several factors making palm oil vulnerable to adulteration, including its high trading volume, consumers’ perception that…

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has revealed that its LASHMA-AID programme attended to 132 emergency cases and saved 110 lives within its first six months of operation. The disclosure was made by the Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, during the LASHMA-AID Multi-Stakeholders’ Engagement on the First Six Months of Operations, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), CBD, Alausa, Ikeja. The engagement brought together key stakeholders in Lagos’ health sector to review the programme’s performance, emergency response efforts, challenges and lessons recorded during its first six months. Dr. Zamba disclosed that 23 of…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, marked his 62nd birthday with a leadership colloquium focused on engaging young people on leadership, youth development and sustainable governance. The KOH @ 62 Leadership Colloquium, held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Victoria Garden Conference and Event Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, was organised by Youth Advocates for Hamzat in collaboration with KLIF. The symposium brought together young people and government officials, providing participants with opportunities for executive mentorship, interactive dialogue and direct engagement with leaders. According to the organisers, the initiative was designed to inspire young leaders through personal interaction…