Author: Geemore Barleykiss

The Ajala Rasaq and Muibat (ARM) Foundation has supported a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Awareness Day organised by the Social Welfare Department of General Hospital, Mushin, with N800,000. The awareness programme, held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at New State High School, Palm Avenue, Mushin, was organised in collaboration with the ARM Foundation and themed “It Ends With Us.” Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of the ARM Foundation, Dr. Muibat Ajala, urged students to speak out against sexual and gender-based violence and reject all forms of violence. Ajala assured the students that they were not alone…

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin and Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Saturday marked the 62nd birthday of the Lagos State Deputy Governor and APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, with special prayer sessions involving Muslim and Christian religious leaders across the communities. The birthday activities, organised under the leadership of the APC in Mushin and Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye, were held at four religious centres. The event was described as an opportunity to seek divine guidance and blessings ahead of the 2027 elections. Dr. Hamzat, who was born on September 19, 1964, turned 62 on…

The Nigerian Army has revealed that the rescue of the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was the result of a month-long intelligence-driven operation involving multiple security agencies and local vigilante groups. The victims, who were kidnapped by terrorists on May 15, 2026, regained their freedom on July 10 after what the Army described as a carefully coordinated mission designed to dismantle the kidnappers’ network while ensuring the safe rescue of the hostages. In a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah…

A Senior Secondary School One (SSS1) student of Wisdom College of Excellence (WICE), Iwopin, Miss Azemat Alausa, has called on school authorities and government stakeholders to prioritize water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools to ensure a healthier and more inclusive learning environment for children. Alausa, who serves as a leader of the WICE Media Team, made the appeal during a speech delivered to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the African Child at the school. Addressing learners, teachers, parents, and school administrators, she described children as “seeds” that require proper care and support to flourish, stressing that access…

As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Zakat and Sadaqat Committee of NASFAT Owutu Branch has extended support to members through the distribution of Eid food packages. The humanitarian gesture took place on Sunday, May 24, at the Asalatu Ground, where members of the branch gathered to receive essential food items in the spirit of generosity, unity and celebration associated with the Islamic festival. During the exercise, many beneficiaries received packages containing rice and beans to support their families during the Eid celebration. The initiative was organised to ensure that members of…

The overall best graduating student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has credited the Federal Government’s NELFUND student loan scheme for playing a pivotal role in his academic success. Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, who emerged as the institution’s top graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 4.89 in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, said the intervention eased his financial burden and enabled him to focus on his studies. “I’m honored to let you know that I am the Best Graduating Student of @lautechofficial. Your loans made it possible,” he said, acknowledging the impact of the initiative introduced under President…

At the NASFAT Youth Wing Lagos Zone One Leadership Seminar themed “Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers,” media entrepreneur and Founder of AKAB Media Communications Concept, Akeem Alao, charged young Muslims to embrace responsibility-driven leadership rooted in action rather than rhetoric. Delivering a speech titled “Leadership in Action,” Alao told the gathering that leadership should not be seen as a mere title or position, but as a responsibility demonstrated through consistent and meaningful actions. “Leadership is not about what we say, but about what we do. Action is the true measure of leadership,” he said. Citing Islamic teachings, Alao reminded the audience that…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in partnership with the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB), has commenced the distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in the Federal Capital Territory. The exercise marks a key step in ongoing nationwide efforts to strengthen foundational education and enhance access to quality learning for pupils across Nigeria. UBEC disclosed that more than seven million core textbooks will be distributed under the programme, alongside thousands of supporting materials, including exercise books and other writing tools designed to improve classroom engagement. As part of efforts to integrate technology into teaching, the Commission is…

The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has emphasised the critical role of higher education in tackling poverty, urging Nigerians to embrace university education as a strategic tool for economic empowerment. He made this known while delivering the second matriculation lecture of the African School of Economics (ASE), Abuja, on April 8, 2026. Olohungbebe noted that no country has successfully reduced poverty on a sustainable basis without deliberate investment in an inclusive and innovation-driven higher education system. He added that universities must go beyond awarding degrees to producing graduates equipped to drive national development.…

The Vice Chancellor of African School of Economics, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has advised newly admitted students to make effective use of their time, describing the present moment as a critical gift that determines the future. Adedimeji gave the charge during his address titled “Your Present Is Your Present” at the institution’s second matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the university auditorium in Abuja. Congratulating the students and their parents, the Vice Chancellor said the journey toward their aspirations had just begun, urging them to seize the numerous opportunities ahead. “You are just starting and before you are…