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  * As part of ongoing efforts to protect residents from the dangers of unsafe food practises, the Oyo State Government has intercepted and seized chemically ripened fruits during a food safety enforcement exercise at a market in Oyo town. The operation was carried out today, by officials of the Department of Food, Water and Laboratory Services of the State Ministry of Health, following an anonymous tip-off.  During the exercise, about 12 baskets of mangoes artificially ripened with chemicals were confiscated, having been prepared for sale to unsuspecting members of the public. Speaking during the enforcement activity, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, warned residents to be cautious about the sources of the food they consume, noting that the use of chemicals to preserve or enhance food items poses serious health risks. She disclosed that the Ministry has received increasing reports of sharp practices among some food vendors, including the use of hazardo...

 * The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has announced the commencement of admissions into its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for suitably qualified candidates. The announcement was contained in an official statement issued in Ibadan by the College’s  Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole. According to the statement, admission is ongoing into four National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accredited HND programmes. These include Environmental Health Technology, Health Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dental Therapy. The College noted that applicants must possess at least five credit passes in WAEC Ordinary Level examinations and a minimum of Lower Credit in their National Diploma (ND) programmes to be eligible for admission. Prospective candidates can apply online or visit the College directly to obtain application forms. Applicants are advised to visit the College website for detaile...

  A Lagos State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, has held a PBAT and SMA divisional meeting in Agege, Lagos State. The meeting took place at the Women Development Centre, Pen Cinema, Agege, and attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from across Alimosho and its environs. Speaking at the event, Hon. Ajose expressed happiness over the warm reception he received from party members in Agege. He described Alimosho as the largest voting bloc in Lagos State and stressed the need to strengthen political structures in the area to ensure electoral success for the APC. According to him, the creation of an additional division in Alimosho was aimed at empowering party members and mobilising massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He added that the support would not only be for the president but would also be reciprocated when it is time for other party aspirants to seek electoral backing. “I am r...

    In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry.   The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to advancing data protection and regulatory synergy in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.   NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Aminu Maida noted that data protection and privacy regulations have become important to the future of the communications industry and that effective regulation of data within the sector is critical to sustaining trust, innovation, and growth, particularly as Nigeria transitions deeper into the digital and artificial intelligence era.   Dr. Maida stated that the NCC remains committed to cooperation with the NDPC to ens...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a distressing and potentially fatal road traffic occurrence that unfolded in the early hours of today at Oja Junction, along the principal carriageway by Offin Canal inward Eko Bridge, involving a heavily laden containerised truck which violently struck a male operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), identified as Mr. Baba Ibeji, while he was diligently discharging his lawful refuse evacuation duties. Preliminary investigative findings indicate that the articulated vehicle, reportedly travelling at an inordinately excessive speed, suffered a devastating brake system failure while descending the CMS Bridge connecting Offin Canal to Eko Bridge. This mechanical failure precipitated a catastrophic loss of control, culminating in the truck forcefully mowing down the LAWMA worker before further ramming into and crushing a Toyota Camry with registration number FST 417 FS, thereby aggravating the magnitude of...

* The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its preparedness for the official commencement of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations. This is in line with the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual transition from pen-and-paper to full digital testing. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this while receiving the Zonal Coordinator and Deputy Registrar of WAEC, Mr. Waheed Amode, and his management team during a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday, 4th February, 2026. Olayiwola revealed that Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that the cost implications for the procurement of over 60,000 laptops for public senior secondary schools across the state be worked out, noting that the move is aimed at positioning Oyo State ahead of the full adoption of CBT examinations. He commended WAEC for the proactive measures taken to address the challenges experienced during the 2025 exa...