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Workers of the Ekiti State Government-owned Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, have bemoaned what they described as the worrisome state of staff welfare and the institution’s financial situation. The workers, comprising members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and National Association of Academic Technologists, spoke under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee of the unions in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday. The unions blamed the situation on the failure of the government to review the subvention to the institution over the years and the absence of a…

Brighton & Hove Albion moved quickly to secure Femi Azeez because they saw a player who had already proved he could make a difference in the Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian winger completed his move from Millwall to Brighton on a four-year contract after a late deadline-day deal. The transfer fee was not disclosed.The deal almost ran beyond the normal transfer deadline. Brighton and Millwall submitted a deal sheet before the 11pm deadline on Tuesday night, which extended the window until 1am on Wednesday morning. The clubs then completed the transfer before the extended deadline. Brighton’s decision was based on…

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria has announced plans to honour outstanding healthcare sector stakeholders for their contributions to strengthening the health system and improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria. PSHAN, in a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise on Wednesday, said the stakeholders would be celebrated at its 2026 Annual Gala and Awards Night, themed “The Legacy Builders: Honouring Visionaries of Nigerian Healthcare”.  It added that the award ceremony would take place on Friday, November 20th, 2026, in Lagos. “The Gala will recognise those whose leadership, innovation, commitment and investment are contributing to a stronger and more sustainable healthcare…

The Delta State House of Assembly has warned politicians and their supporters against turning the 2027 elections into a contest of bitterness and violence, urging them to focus on ideas, competence and service to the people. The Speaker of the House, Guwor Dennis, gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing lawmakers as the assembly resumed plenary after its 2026 annual recess. Guwor said the coming election season should be about presenting programmes and candidates capable of improving people’s lives rather than engaging in personal attacks, violence and division. He noted that campaigns for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections…

Ethereum might be down by 3% today, but the news that actually matters isn’t the price; it’s the $17.5 billion sitting on its rails. But dominance in tokenized assets hasn’t translated into dominance in price momentum.Tokenized real-world assets crossed $38.69 billion in distributed value as of late August 2026, with Ethereum controlling nearly 45% of that market. It’s more than triple BNB Chain’s $5.8 billion and quadruple Solana’s $4.0 billion. RWA Stats, DefillamaSecuritize and Ondo, the two largest tokenization platforms, are both built primarily on Ethereum. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund launched there before expanding to seven other chains. The institutional trust…

Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez has signed for English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion from Championship side Millwall on a four-year contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League club confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after both clubs submitted a deal sheet before the original 11 pm deadline, allowing the move to be completed by the extended 1 am deadline. Brighton had to work hard to get the deal over the line, with Millwall rejecting at least three bids for the 25-year-old before the Seagulls eventually reached an agreement with the Lions. The transfer is worth an initial £12.5 million,…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on his 61st birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated Lawal as he marked his birthday on September 2. The President particularly commended the governor’s infrastructure and urban renewal drive, as well as his efforts towards industrialisation in Zamfara. He also praised Lawal for going beyond infrastructure provision to rehabilitate over 800 schools, recruit more than 2,000 teachers, upgrade hospitals and provide medical…

Transfer deadline day brought plenty of movement around several Super Eagles stars, but only some of the major stories ended with a completed deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League window closed at 11 p.m. BST on Tuesday, September 1, with Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina and Femi Azeez among the Super Eagles players at the centre of late talks.Azeez was the clear winner. Brighton & Hove Albion reached an agreement with Millwall for the 25-year-old winger after several attempts to sign him. Aina’s story went in the opposite direction. Osimhen was the other major name without a move. Arsenal and Manchester…

By Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has called for increased research, innovation and regulation of traditional medicine, saying indigenous healthcare practices must undergo stronger scientific scrutiny to play a greater role in expanding access to healthcare. The call was made on Tuesday at the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day organised by the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board at the NUT Pavilion, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dayo Lajide, said traditional medicine had remained relevant to healthcare delivery in African communities because of its accessibility, affordability and cultural acceptance. Lajide, who…

FOLA honours his mother by gifting her a brand-new Lexus SUV and her own church building. Photo Credit: FOLA/Instagram  Starting the day with that video of FOLA and his mum? We highly recommend it. There is something about seeing a parent receive a gift they once only dreamed about, especially when their child is the one making it happen. Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Folarin Odunlami, popularly known as FOLA, gave his mum not one but two very big reasons to celebrate. The singer surprised her with a brand-new grey Lexus SUV and, wait for it, a church building of her own.…