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APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has described the Senate’s approval of the state police bill as a landmark step towards building a more effective, responsive and community-based security system in Nigeria. He said the development fulfils a long-standing campaign for decentralised policing and commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the reform. According to him, state police, alongside initiatives such as Highway Marshals and Forest Guards, will strengthen intelligence gathering, improve response to security threats, boost community policing and create jobs. Oyintiloye also advocated the use of modern security technology, including CCTV cameras, drones, digital communication systems and crime databases, to support…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent, up from 18.9 per cent recorded during the same period last year. According to the agency’s Week 23 situation report, new confirmed cases remained unchanged from the previous week, with infections reported in Edo, Ondo, Bauchi and Ebonyi states. No new infections among healthcare workers were recorded. The NCDC said the outbreak has spread to 23 states and 109 local government areas, with Ondo accounting for the highest number of confirmed cases, followed…

Bloating, gas, sluggishness after meals? Your gut might be asking for backup. Why it matters: Your gut handles digestion, nutrient absorption, and a big chunk of immune function. Feed it well, it pays you back with energy + clearer skin. Foods that help: Habits that hurt: 3-day reset you can try:Breakfast: Oats + banana + spoon of yogurtLunch: Rice/beans + leafy greens + fish/chickenDinner: Light soup + vegetables + small swallowSnack: Pawpaw, orange, or cucumber. Walk 10 mins after meals. Change happens slow. Give your gut 2-3 weeks of consistent fiber + water before judging results.This is general info, not…

Total Health Trust (THT), a Tangerine company, in partnership with Tangerine Insurance and the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre, has announced the 2026 edition of the Tangerine Blood Donor Drive to promote voluntary blood donation and support life-saving healthcare in Nigeria. The fifth annual campaign, scheduled for June 26 at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Centre, aims to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and encourage more Nigerians to participate. Managing Director of THT, Tonye Ukpong, said the initiative is designed to build healthier communities by promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation and shared responsibility…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations following the collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. The building collapsed around 12:47 p.m. on Thursday. LASEMA said 27 people were rescued alive through a joint operation involving emergency responders, security agencies and community members, while nine bodies, including that of a two-year-old girl, were recovered. Victims received emergency medical attention before being taken to nearby hospitals, while the deceased were handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit for identification and release to their…

The Labour Party has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing the Senate’s passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill as a major step towards tackling insecurity and improving community-based policing. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, the party said the current centralised policing system has struggled to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges, making decentralised policing necessary. While acknowledging concerns that state police could be abused by governors, the LP said the constitutional safeguards contained in the bill would help ensure accountability and prevent misuse. The party called on governors and state Houses of Assembly…

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has sparked mixed reactions after encouraging Nigerians to consider low-cost businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli as a way to earn a living. Speaking after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors in Abuja, Tinubu said the initiative provides grants—not loans—to help vulnerable Nigerians start small businesses. She noted that such ventures require little capital and are among the ways the programme is restoring hope. She also highlighted other interventions under the initiative, including N2 billion for tuberculosis treatment, N1 billion for breast cancer support, N500 million to…

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The appointment followed the recommendation of the University’s Governing Council, chaired by Dr. Tunji Abayomi, after Prof. Obamuyi emerged as the top candidate among 15 applicants interviewed by the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board. A renowned Banking and Finance scholar, Prof. Obamuyi succeeds Professor Olugbenga Ige. He has served as Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at AAUA and was the first substantive Dean of the School of Management Technology at…

A Nigerian TikTok content creator, Oladimeji Hammed, popularly known as Immunizer, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over allegations of cyberstalking and harassment targeting Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, the widow of late singer Mohbad. The 27-year-old was charged by the Lagos State Police Command on a six-count charge involving alleged cyberstalking, bullying, and the publication of harmful, insulting, and provocative content. According to the prosecution, Hammed allegedly shared several posts between February 8 and March 14, 2026, accusing Omowunmi of planning to leave Nigeria before justice was achieved in connection with her husband’s death. He was also accused of…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing Africa’s creative industry, describing it as a key driver of economic growth, youth empowerment, tourism, and global influence. Speaking at the opening of the SHOWBIZ101 Workshop 2026 at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, praised bridgeAFRIC for creating a platform that connects African creatives with international opportunities and partnerships. He noted that Africa has earned global recognition in music, film, fashion, and digital content, but stressed that the focus must now shift from visibility to ownership. “Africa’s creatives must…