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…Varsity Unveils Research Breakthrough, Bioxin Biopesticide Patented, Distributes 200 Bottles To Market Women …Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Three Other Programmes Score Above 85% In NUC Assessment Six First-Class Graduates Secure Automatic Employment Placement  Daud Olatunji KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State, has graduated 224 students, with 24 earning First Class honours, as the institution celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside its sixth convocation ceremony. The ceremony, held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, also featured the announcement of significant achievements in academic development, research and innovation, international collaborations, graduate employability and infrastructure expansion. In her address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olajumoke Morenikeji, disclosed that…

….Police Arrest Suspect, Hunt For Accomplice Daud Olatunji Tension has reportedly gripped Oke Bembe Village in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State following the alleged killing of a 55-year-old palm wine tapper by a Fulani herder during a violent confrontation reportedly triggered by a disagreement over water. The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect, Abubakar Usman, in connection with the incident, while declaring that efforts are ongoing to apprehend another person allegedly involved in the fatal attack. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2026, when the deceased was reportedly caught up in…

Toyyibat Qasim The Nigerian Air Force has recovered the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ATR-42 military aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board. The recovery, which marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal accident, came about a month after the aircraft plunged into a swamp near the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda on October 5, 2026. The Nigerian Air Force disclosed the development on Friday, saying its technical team, working alongside officials of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), had confirmed that the recovered cockpit voice recorder was…

Ayomjde Awe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sanctioned 66 of its personnel across the country over various offences, including alleged involvement in arms dealing and other acts of misconduct. The Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while addressing journalists, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. Audi said the disciplinary measures, approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, ranged from dismissal and compulsory retirement to demotion and formal warnings, depending on the gravity of the offences committed. He explained that investigations established different levels of culpability among…

Daud Olatunji Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will not withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, insisting that President Bola Tinubu cannot use court proceedings to evade the judgment Nigerians are expected to deliver through the ballot box. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, said no court ruling, political pressure or alleged manipulation would stop him from contesting the election or deny Nigerians the opportunity to determine the country’s political future. The former Vice-President made the declaration in a statement issued in Sokoto on Friday, November 6, 2026, while reacting to a recent court ruling which he…

Daud Olatunji Two pro-democracy organisations, the Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance and the Campaign for Democracy and Justice, have called on the National Judicial Council to investigate the circumstances surrounding a Federal High Court judgment which reportedly nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President, David Mark. The organisations described the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu on November 5, 2026, as controversial, alleging that it contradicted an earlier ruling by another judge of the same court which affirmed the legitimacy of the Mark-led leadership. They warned that allowing conflicting decisions from courts…

Daud Olatunji Nollywood star laments 20-minute wait for emergency responders Victims reportedly left helpless as actor appeals to Ogun Government Incident renews concerns over emergency response on major highways Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, has raised the alarm over the alleged absence of emergency medical services at the scene of a serious road accident along the Ibadan-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, lamenting that victims were left helpless for about 20 minutes without an ambulance or rescue personnel. Afod, who reportedly witnessed the accident around Saapade in the Remo area of Ogun State on Friday, November 6, appealed to the state government…

… Defence Headquarters dismisses reports of truce with Bakura Doro’s faction ….Military says troops remain on offensive, neutralising terrorists, rescuing abductees …Alleged secret deal reportedly linked to release of over 300 civilians abducted in Borno Daud Olatunji The Nigerian military has vehemently denied entering into a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram, insisting that its counter-terrorism operations against insurgents and other criminal groups across the country remain ongoing. The Defence Headquarters described reports of a truce with the terrorist group as untrue, declaring that the military had neither suspended nor relaxed its offensive against insurgents operating in the North-East. The military’s…

Daud Olatunji The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to lose two more justices within a space of less than two months, bringing the number of serving justices on the apex court to 19, following the retirement of Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji on Saturday. The development comes as the National Judicial Council confirmed receiving notices of the retirement of six judicial officers and the deaths of nine others across various federal and state courts. The NJC disclosed this in a statement issued by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, following its 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026,…

Daud Olatunji The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of its David Mark-led caretaker committee and the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The opposition party described the judgment as an alleged attempt to weaken opposition forces, undermine Nigeria’s democracy and deny millions of Nigerians the opportunity to freely choose their leaders. The party also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly exploiting the judiciary to frustrate opposition political activities, warning that actions capable of threatening the country’s peace and stability…