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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the passing of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso(.Rhodes-Vivour shared the sad news in a post on his social media accounta on Monday, describing his late mother as a loving wife, devoted mother, and grandmother whose love touched everyone around her.“With sadness in our hearts and gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the call to glory of Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso). A loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. The epitome of love. She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.The statement was signed by his brother, Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, on behalf of the family.In a memor...

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly killed a 300-level student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and abducted five other people in separate attacks across Edo State.The incidents occurred in the Idoa and Ekpoma communities on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12, 2026.In the Ekpoma attack, gunmen reportedly stormed a residence on Sunday night, killing a 300-level AAU student whose identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report. The attackers also abducted a woman during the invasion.The incident was made public through a post on the Esan Political Assembly Facebook page.In a separate incident in Idoa, located in Esan West Local Government Area, armed men reportedly abducted the secretary to the community's palace along with three children....

The Federal Government has expanded financial support for cancer patients through targeted health funds and insurance initiatives, while ramping up investments in local research, drug production, and clinical trials to improve access to affordable cancer care.The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof. Usman Malami, disclosed this at the Best of American Society of Clinical Oncology Africa 2026 conference held in Abuja, according to presentation slides obtained on Monday.The conference, organised in collaboration with the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer, was themed: “From Global Discovery to Local Delivery: Driving Africa to the Cutting Edge of Cancer Care.”Malami said the Federal Government had introduced sev...

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has suspended 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged acts of misconduct.The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and CAC Grammar School, Daily Trust reported on Monday.According to the ministry, the immediate and indefinite suspension followed reports of unruly behaviour and other acts of gross misconduct said to be in violation of the state’s Code of Conduct for public secondary schools.The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Akindele Ige, visited the affected schools to enforce the suspension order and met with principals, vice principals and heads of departments.Ige said the action became necessary despite sustained efforts by the ministry to ad...

The Federal Government has suspended its proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement on Monday, July 13, saying it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026, letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review of the proposal. The ministry, in a statement by its director, press and public relations, Boriowo Folasade, explained that the decision followed reactions from Nigerians over the planned increase, with the ministry saying it had taken note of the public’s concerns and constructive fe...