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Three members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have instituted a lawsuit before a federal high court in Abuja, challenging the interim leadership of the party led by former Senate President David Mark. On June 2, opposition politicians unveiled the ADC as the platform to rally votes against President Bola Tinubu in the next elections. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation; Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections; and Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, are at the forefront of the opposition campaign. Ralph Nwosu, the former national chairman of…

In a concerted effort to combat the growing epidemic of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria, the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) is set to launch an extensive awareness campaign across the country. The initiative was announced by the National Chairman, Pharm. Uchenna Uzoma Apakama, during the 7th public lecture, themed Mental Health as a Basic Human Right: Crucial to Personal, Community, and Socio-Economic Development, held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Apakama emphasized the urgent need for awareness regarding substance abuse, stating, Under my leadership, BOF will work tirelessly to bring drug abuse awareness…

All roads lead to the Oke Are, Ibadan palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday, 11th July, 2025, as the federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency of Oyo state, Rt. Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide and his wife, Alhaja Adenike Shakirat Olajide will be honoured with prestigious chieftaincy titles Odidiomo and Yeye Odidiomo of IBADANLAND by the Ibadan traditional council. According to an official statement made available to Journalists by the Special Adviser Media and Public Affairs to the the lawmaker, Tolu Mustapha, the…

.Says 32km first phase of Ibadan Circular Road to be delivered soon Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, said on Friday that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has transformed the state into a new economic hub in the South-West. He said that through the delivery of high-impact, durable and cross-functional roads and hydraulics and the implementation of policies towards the improvement of the transport sector, the government has transformed the state into an investors’ destination. Mogbonjubola, who stated this at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Governor’s Office…

… Eulogises late Raymond Zard Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has again said that intensive production, skill acquisition, knowledge-based initiatives and development of entrepreneurs are the key drivers of economic prosperity. Governor Makinde stated this on Saturday during the one year remembrance held in honour of the late Chairman of Zard Group of Companies, Dr Raymond Zard, at his Iyaganku residence in Ibadan. Makinde eulogised the renowned industrialist and philanthropist, noting that the late Babalaje of Ibadanland contributed immensely to the economic development of Oyo State, especially Ibadanland, during his lifetime. ‎‎He added that Oyo State government had consistently…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has commended the efforts of Nigeria pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in producing essential medicines and contributing to the nation’s healthcare system, despite facing various challenges. The companies continues their contributions to local drug manufacturing, increased access to medicines, and economic growth. In a released, made available to newsmen ahead of 44th Annual International Conference, scheduled to take place from July 22 to July 27, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State. This year’s theme, “Technology Integration, Personalized Care: The Future of Community Pharmacy Practice,” highlights the urgent need for community pharmacists to adopt digital…

The Aare of Ibadanland; His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola & the Yeye Aare; Alhaja Mariam Olubukola Akinola warmly felicitates His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, who is also the Aare Musulumi Of Yorubaland, Edo & Delta States describes the Olubadan as a revered monarch whose life and reign continue to embody wisdom, humility, and a deep-rooted commitment to peace, justice, and the cultural heritage of Ibadanland. According to the Aare and the Yeye Aare of Ibadanland, Kabiyesi’s journey to the throne was…

Mohammed Abubakar started his career in aviation as an aircraft cleaner with a wage of about $0.50 cents a day, in the hope of one day successfully reaching his goal of being a pilot.⁠ ⁠ Abubakar took the job with Kobo Air, a job many would pass on due to low wages. However, Abubakar stuck at it and was eventually promoted to ground staff and later to the cabin crew.⁠ ⁠ Abubakar went on to work for Aero Contractors as a flight attendant where he was able to use his years of experience and add value to the company.⁠ ⁠…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially announced the 44th Annual International Conference, set to take place from Monday, July 22 to Saturday, July 27, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State, with the theme: “Technology Integration, Personalized Care: The Future of Community Pharmacy Practice.” In a press release issued by the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, the conference is expected to attract over 3,000 delegates including local and international pharmacists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, researchers, and innovators in digital health. Pharm. Igwekamma emphasized that the theme is both timely and strategic, as it addresses the…

Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has been awarded the Transparency Africa Award. The award which was given to him in the presence of select leadership of Transparency Africa and eminent colleagues of the Vice Chancellor at the University, was in recognition of his virtuous attributes, The event was witnessed by a member of the University Governing Council, Professor Adenike Rebecca Ayoade. The Transparency Africa team was led by the Ivory Coast representative of the organisation, Dr. Bernard Soglo, who said the agency decided on honoring the Professor of Arts and…