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The Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, is set to host its 2nd Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, June 3, with a focus on a SWOT analysis of Nigeria’s education sector. The lecture, scheduled to hold at Makanjuola Hall, LASU, will commence at 11:00 a.m. The event, themed “Reshaping Education in Nigeria and Securing a Better Future: The Imperatives of Curriculum Reforms and Stakeholder Engagement,” will be delivered by renowned education scholar, Prof. Clement Fasan. Fasan, a former Dean of the Faculty of Education, LASU, is also a member of the Nigerian delegation to the UNESCO Conference held in Paris in…

Bit Digital purchased $20 million worth of Ether earlier this month, increasing its holdings to roughly 158,462 ETH. The Nasdaq-listed company said Thursday it acquired 8,568 ETH (ETH) on May 11 at an average price of $2,334.25 per token.CEO Sam Tabar said the purchase reduced Bit Digital’s average ETH acquisition cost and was part of the company’s strategy to grow net asset value per share through Ethereum accumulation, AI infrastructure and acquisitions.Bit Digital operates across Ethereum treasury management, AI and high-performance computing infrastructure and strategic acquisitions. Its WhiteFiber subsidiary trades on Nasdaq under the ticker WYFI.Top 5 Ethereum treasury companies.…

Madonna remembers her late ex John F. Kennedy Jr. fondly — very fondly. Madonna, 67, teamed up with LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr for a new video promoting her upcoming album, Confessions II. In a sneak peek obtained by Page Six on Thursday, May 28, fashion designer Raul Lopez asked the Queen of Pop to name the “best d***-down” she has ever experienced. “I’m only going to name dead people,” Madonna replied before covering her mouth and whispering, “John Kennedy Jr.” (The son of former President John F. Kennedy died in a plane crash in 1999 at age 38.) Lopez noted…

Fresh facts have emerged about why a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is desperate to become governor of Enugu State despite a certificate forgery scandal hanging over his neck. From forgery scandal to governorship ambition Recall that a two-year painstaking investigation published by PREMIUM TIMES in October 2025 uncovered how the then-minister forged his degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates which he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Senate during his ministerial confirmation. He resigned as minister three days after this newspaper published the investigation. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the former…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has ordered refunds for pilgrims affected by a meal service incident in Saudi Arabia after rejecting some food supplied to Nigerian pilgrims for failing to meet approved health and packaging standards during the ongoing 2026 Hajj exercise. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued by its management, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise. The commission explained that Saudi health authorities have continued to enforce strict food safety regulations during the ongoing pilgrimage, especially due to prevailing weather conditions in the Kingdom. According…

Seyi Makinde has urged Bimbo Adekanbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, in the state, to avoid inheriting his political enemies if she wins in 2027. Makinde advised Adekanbi to concentrate on creating her own leadership style. The governor gave the advice during the party’s presidential/governorship primary election, where he encouraged Adekanbi to stay focused on governance, service delivery, and the continuation of development projects. The governor stated that leadership is not perfect by nature, pointing out that people in public positions will inevitably make mistakes. “Don’t inherit my enemies, chart your own path. I am only…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has told Paris Saint-Germain how to beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League final on Saturday. Arsenal will take on PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Budapest. However, in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson disclosed that if the Parisians want to win Mikel Arteta’s side, they must not allow the Gunners to score the first goal in the encounter. “If PSG want to win this final, they cannot afford to let Arsenal score the first goal,” Merson said. “We know how difficult Arsenal can be to break down. Even…

A scholar and author, Dr Ayokunnu Olowoporoku, has unveiled two new books aimed at helping individuals unlock their potential, remain focused and achieve purposeful success. The books, titled ‘Lifewire: Philosophies for Daily Living’ and ‘See it, Say it, Do it: A 3-Step Guide to Achieving Success’, are billed for public presentation on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the AGIP Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. According to the author, the books were inspired by deep reflection, years of observation and a desire to contribute practical and enduring ideas capable of transforming lives. Olowoporoku said many individuals and organisations failed to…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered 498 kilograms of skunk cannabis allegedly hidden inside a shrine in Edo State, while two suspected drug traffickers were also arrested in separate operations. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Ofoyeju said the illicit drugs were abandoned by a suspected drug baron identified simply as Asrenre, who is currently on the run. According to him, operatives acting on credible intelligence carried out a coordinated raid on May 22, 2026, at Igwe Community in the Owan East Local Government Area…

These are anxious times in Oyo State. Across communities in Oriire Local Government Area, fear now travels faster than traffic and arrives long before dusk. The recent abduction of teachers and pupils along the Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota axis has shaken public confidence, but the reported killing and decapitation of mathematics teacher, Mr Michael Oyedokun, has done something far worse. His only crime was going to school to teach his students. And that has signalled to citizens that in parts of Nigeria, criminal violence no longer seeks to harm. It seeks to rule. Such brutality is not an ordinary crime. It…