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  The Oyo State Government has approved Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for the 2026 Productivity Merit Day Awards ceremony, marking the grand finale of activities lined up for the 2026 Public Service Week. In a statement issued and signed by the Chairman, Publicity and Protocol Committee, Pastor Adeola Oduola, the ceremony will take place at Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, opposite the main gate of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan at 9;am prompt. The Head of Service said all necessary arrangements had been concluded to ensure a successful and hitch-free event, which is expected to attract prominent personalities and stakeholders from within and outside the state. The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni, said the occasion would be graced by the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, alongside other top government functionaries and dignitaries. She described the Productivity Merit Day Awards as an important platform for recognising and celebrating o...

  Detty December is about to get even bigger as ICONIQ FEST returns for its 2026 edition, bringing together some of Nigeria’s most exciting music stars for a series of live performances across Abuja and Lagos. With five headline acts, six shows and two cities on the calendar, the festival is setting the stage for an exciting festive season, giving music lovers multiple opportunities to experience their favourite artistes live. Scheduled to kick off in Abuja on December 16 before moving to Lagos from December 19 to 23, ICONIQ FEST 2026 features an impressive lineup comprising BNXN, FOLA, Oxlade, Ruger and Mr P. The Abuja edition opens with FOLA Live at Bali Recreational Park on December 16. The festival then moves to The Lekki Coliseum in Lagos for five consecutive nights of music and entertainment. Lagos gets the party started on December 19 with BNXN’s Still In Charge concert, followed by FOLA’s Cloud 9 on December 20. Oxlade takes the stage on December 21 for Plug The Ox , whil...

  Ogun Alternative Medicine Board Visits Lagos to Study Regulatory Framework, Best Practices The Lagos and Ogun State governments are exploring stronger institutional collaboration to improve the regulation of traditional medicine, promote safe healthcare practices and preserve indigenous medical knowledge. The proposed partnership emerged during a working visit by a delegation of the Ogun State Alternative Medicine Board to the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, aimed at understudying Lagos' regulatory framework, administrative structure and strategies for effective traditional medicine management. Receiving the delegation on Lagos Island, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, Babatunde Adele, expressed the agency's readiness to share its experience and expertise with its Ogun counterpart to strengthen regulatory practices and promote professionalism in the sector. Adele disclosed that the Board, established in 1980, had ...

  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of police personnel who were attacked while travelling on official duty to Katsina State. Adebayo also extended his condolences to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and the families of the officers who lost their lives in the attack. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief of Media and Communications of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Organisation, the SDP presidential candidate described the incident as a monumental tragedy and a painful loss to the nation. He lamented the recurring sacrifices made by security personnel in the discharge of their duties, noting that the fallen officers had left their families and loved ones to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. "Our hearts bleed for these fallen heroes. These were brave men and women who left their homes, thei...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The trial of the principal suspect in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of the Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State has been adjourned by the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere. The case, which came up for hearing at Court 8 before Justice Abdul-Raheem Muyideen, was adjourned following issues raised by the court concerning certain requirements the prosecution was expected to fulfil before the trial could proceed. Recall that during proceedings in June and July, the court had scheduled the trial for November 3, 5, 9 and 10. However, following the prosecution's need to address some outstanding requirements identified by the court, the presiding judge considered it necessary to vacate the earlier dates and reschedule the proceedings. Consequently, the court adjourned the matter to November 10, 19 and 25 for further proceedings. The case concerns the alleged killing of two prominent members of the Ajiran Community, an inciden...

  ●          Collaboration brings secure, convenient and contactless mobile payments to eligible Mastercard cardholders using Android devices in Nigeria               Lagos, Nigeria, October 27, 2026 – Mastercard, working with Interswitch have announced that eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria can now use Google Pay  to make secure, convenient and contactless payments using their Android devices. The launch marks another step forward in the evolution of Nigeria's digital payments ecosystem, providing consumers with greater choice in how they pay and bringing tokenized mobile payments to everyday transactions. Powered by Mastercard's tokenization technology, the solution helps secure digital transactions by replacing sensitive card information with a unique digital credential, delivering a seamless and secure payment experience. Kari Tukur, country manager for West Africa at Mastercard, sa...