The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to partner with them in combating Drug Abuse among Athletes. The NDLEA Commander in Ogun State, Tijani Rabe, made this appeal during a working visit by SWAN’s Executive Members to the NDLEA office in Abeokuta. The visit was…
The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has indefinitely banned final-year students from participating in examination orchestration “signing off” ceremonies on campus. This decision, announced in a Press Release signed by Registrar Dr. Chinenye Okeke on Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 takes immediate effect. According to the University Management, the ban is in response to…
In a significant development, the Federal Government has officially upgraded the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to a Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), in Ogun State. This move marks a major milestone in the Institution’s history and is expected to enhance access to Technical Education in the Region. According to sources, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed…
By Adeboyega Oniyide The Chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Ms. Olivia Olubunkola Onabanjo, has charged Local Government workers in the State to be more dedicated to their work and avoid truancy. The Chairman made this statement while receiving the Association of Retired Heads of Local Government Administration (ARHOLGA) in her…
The meeting signaled a renewed commitment to grassroots development, accountability, and transparency. As one CDA leader aptly put it, “We are optimistic about the future of our Communities under Dr. Oyegbola-Sodipo’s leadership.” Time will reveal how this optimism translates into visible transformation. Dignitaries in attendance included: Hon. Taiyelolu Egbeyemi, Vice Chairman Rt. Hon. Moruf Erubami,…
By Adenike Olowe While condemning the incident, Comr Oluomo urged NULGE members to remain calm and composed, ensuring that the situation does not degenerate further. “We call on our members to exercise restraint and allow the law to take its course,”he said. The NULGE in Ogun State has pledged to stand by the affected Officials…
A 16-year-old boy, Lawal Wahab, has been found dead and mutilated in Ogun State, Nigeria. The Police have arrested suspects in connection with the killing, which has been described as a suspected ritual murder. According to the Ogun State Police Command, Wahab’s decomposing body was discovered on July 23 along the Old Express Road in…
After a promising but slightly below-par start to her 2025 Diamond League season, Tobi Amusan is gearing up for her next challenge at the Shanghai Diamond League on May 3, 2025, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles will aim to improve upon her fourth-place finish at the season…
