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OYOSUBEB Denies Involvement In Common Entrance Examination Result Leak

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Dr. Nureni Adeniran The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has denied involvement in the alleged leakage of results of the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The Board, in a statement issued under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said it was not involved at any stage in the conduct, setting, production or handling of questions for the examination. It therefore described attempts to link the Board, its chairman or officials to the alleged leakage as unfounded and capable of damaging its reputation. OYOSUBEB said the administration of Adeniran had consistently upheld transparency, accountability and professionalism in carrying out its responsibilities and would not allow unsubstantiated allegations to tarnish its integrity. The Board also clarified that complaints or inquiries concerning the conduct, administration or outcome of the Common Entrance Examination should be directe...
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Osun Decides: Lagos NSCDC Deploys Personnel, Operational Assets For Election

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The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed personnel and operational assets to Osun State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The deployment was carried out on Monday, August 10, by the Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, as part of efforts to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful electoral process. Keshinro in a statement signed by Civil Defence Public Relations Officer (CDPRO), Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, charged the deployed officers and men to remain professional, disciplined and vigilant throughout the election, while protecting critical national assets and infrastructure. He urged them to respect the rights of citizens and work closely with other security agencies to prevent vandalism, maintain law and order and safeguard the electoral environment. The Commandant also urged the personnel to uphold the mandate of the Corps and demonstrate the highest standards of i...
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IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade Assumes IFEX Leadership Roles

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The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has been elected Deputy Convenor of the 13-member Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) and appointed to its Governance Committee. Arogundade was first elected to the IFEX Council at the organisation’s reconvened Annual General Meeting on July 16, 2026. His new leadership roles were unanimously approved at the inaugural meeting of the 2026–2029 IFEX Council held on August 5, 2026. At the meeting, Layal Bahnam, Programme Manager at the Maharat Foundation, was appointed Convenor, while Ruth Kronenburg, Executive Director of Free Press Unlimited, was appointed Treasurer. As Deputy Convenor, Arogundade will support the Convenor in providing leadership to the Council and assume relevant responsibilities in the Convenor’s absence. His duties will include chairing Council and members’ meetings, convening Council committees when necessary, supporting the implementation of Council deci...
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STS-FID Neutralises Suspected Bandit Kingpin “Acid”, Recover AK-47, 56 Rounds In Imo

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  The Special Tactical Squad-Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) of the Nigeria Police Force has neutralised a suspected bandit kingpin, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, also known as “Acid”, during an operation in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The statement was issued by CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on August 8, 2026. The operation, conducted on August 6, 2026, was led by Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Ani Iniedu, said in a statement that the operation was part of efforts to arrest members of a criminal group allegedly responsible for several killings, including the murder of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, his security guards and other victims. According to Iniedu, STS-FID operatives stormed “Acid’s” hideout at about 1:...
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Tobacco Act Amendment Bill Is Damaging To Nigeria, Africa Centre Warns NASS

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ATIM Director Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf The Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) has urged the National Assembly to urgently reconsider the proposed amendments to Nigeria’s National Tobacco Control Act 2015, warning that provisions on “Tobacco Harm Reduction” could undermine the country’s tobacco-control gains. In a statement seen by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), on Sunday, August 9, 2026, ATIM backed the rejection of the proposed amendments by Nigeria’s tobacco-control community, saying the changes could weaken the existing regulatory framework and create loopholes for tobacco and nicotine companies to expand the use of emerging products, particularly among young people. The organisation said the development was concerning given Nigeria’s progress in reducing smoking prevalence and its obligations under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). “Nigeria should be strengthening...
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Tobacco Control Groups Reject Amendment Bill, Demand Immediate Recall

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Nigeria’s tobacco-control community has rejected the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a dangerous reversal of public-health protections and a threat to young people. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, 13 tobacco-control, health and civil society organisations called on the relevant committees of the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the bill and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withhold assent if it is presented for executive approval. The statement was signed by Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation in Africa (CAPPA), Gatefield Impact, Youth Coalition Against Cancer, Nigerian Cancer Society, Call Off Cancer Initiative, Association of Resident Doctors, Abuja, A New Thing International Foundation, Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria, Development Initiative for Society Health, Centre for Youth Inclusion and Development, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, and Trailblazers In...
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AIG Akpanudom Warns FCID Officers Against Illegal Arrests, Rights Abuse

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AIG Simeon Akpanudom The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Lagos, Simeon Akpanudom, has warned officers against unlawful arrests, prolonged detention of suspects, extortion and other acts of misconduct, declaring that violators will face sanctions. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCID Annex, ASP Mayegun Aminat, following the Formation's Lecture Parade held at the FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the statement, the AIG directed detectives to carry out investigations professionally, fairly and in strict compliance with the law, stressing that investigators are fact-finders and not judges.  He cautioned officers against indiscriminate transfer of case files, the criminalisation of civil disputes and any action capable of violating the fundamental rights of citizens. Akpanudom also reiterated the Inspector-General of Police's vision of...
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