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The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of a wide-ranging reform of the scheme. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plan during an interview on Channels Television, explaining that the move is aimed at promoting Nigeria’s textile industry and ensuring government spending supports local manufacturers. As part of the reforms, corps members will also be posted based on their academic qualifications and professional skills. For instance, education graduates will be deployed to schools, making postings more relevant and impactful. The government…

Child health experts have called for mandatory jaundice screening for all newborns before they are discharged from hospitals, warning that early detection is crucial to preventing permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, learning disabilities, and death. The paediatricians explained that neonatal jaundice, identified by the yellowing of a baby’s eyes and skin, is both preventable and treatable. However, delayed diagnosis, missed symptoms, poor access to healthcare, and reliance on harmful home remedies continue to claim the lives of many newborns in Nigeria. According to the experts, the major risk factors include blood group incompatibility between mother and baby (ABO…

The Confédération of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official calendar for the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with the new season set to kick off in September 2026. The First Preliminary Round will be played from September 4–6 (first leg) and September 11–13 (second leg), while the Second Preliminary Round is scheduled for October 16–18 and October 23–25. The group stage begins from November 27–29, 2026, and will run across six matchdays, with additional fixtures on December 4–6, December 18–20, January 8–10, January 15–17, and January 22–24, 2027. The knockout phase starts with the quarter-finals,…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a kidney disease clinic and a health technology academy, while also launching the National Community Food Bank Programme for the North-West in Jigawa State. The projects, unveiled in Hadejia under the Renewed Hope Agenda, are aimed at improving healthcare delivery, tackling food insecurity, and supporting vulnerable Nigerians. The newly inaugurated Oluremi Tinubu Clinic and Dialysis Centre, built by FutureMap Foundation in partnership with eHealth Africa, will provide early detection, treatment, and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The First Lady described the facility as a life-saving intervention that will expand access to quality…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has debunked reports of a fresh building collapse in the Alakija area of Lagos, describing the information as false. In a statement signed by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA said it immediately deployed emergency personnel to the reported location after receiving the alert. However, a thorough assessment of the area found no evidence of any second building collapse. The agency urged residents to verify information before sharing it, warning that false emergency reports divert vital resources, disrupt operations and could delay responses to genuine life-threatening incidents. LASEMA commended Lagos…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has honoured the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, with the title of Media Games Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to grassroots development, youth empowerment and sports promotion.The honour was bestowed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NUJ Lagos Council to the Agege Local Government Secretariat ahead of the 2026 NUJ Media Games, which is scheduled to hold from October 5 to 10 at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Presenting the award, the Chairman of the NUJ Lagos State Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, described…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding electricity consumers by institutionalising its monthly Stakeholders’ Parley with Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric, an initiative that has benefited over 10,000 Lagos residents. Through its interventions, the Agency has facilitated more than ₦200 million in credit adjustments for electricity consumers, helping to address billing disputes and promote fairness in electricity service delivery. The monthly engagement brings together electricity consumers, distribution companies, regulators and other stakeholders to address key issues such as power supply, estimated billing, metering, customer service, consumer rights and complaint resolution. Speaking…

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily quit acting in 2019 due to poor pay, uninspiring projects, and a lack of fulfilment. Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast, Okanlawon said he became frustrated after realizing the reality of the industry fell short of his expectations. Having left a corporate career to pursue acting, he expected the profession to be more rewarding but was disappointed by the quality of work and financial returns. According to the actor, the situation made it difficult to stay motivated, prompting him to leave the film industry and return to a 9-to-5 job. Okanlawon has…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Information Chapel, on Wednesday held a special congress to celebrate its retiring members, while also staging a novelty football match in honour of the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye. The event commenced with a special congress at the NUT Hall, Agidingbi Primary School, Ikeja, where members of the chapel paid glowing tributes to the retirees for their years of dedicated service to the Lagos State Government and their immense contributions to the growth of the Ministry of Information and Strategy. Speakers described the retirees as…

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Information Chapel, Comrade Wale Akodu, has donated branded football jerseys to the NUJ Lagos Information Chapel in support of the chapel’s sporting activities and the promotion of unity among its members. The jerseys, donated for the chapel’s novelty football games, were officially unveiled on Wednesday during the novelty football match organised to honour the retiring Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olanrewaju (Lanre) Bajulaiye, at Agidingbi Primary School, Ikeja. The initiative marks a significant contribution towards encouraging healthy recreation, teamwork, and camaraderie among journalists in the…