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Sunday, August 02, 2026
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire as the new NYSC uniform, saying his earlier remarks were misunderstood. He explained that Adire and Ankara were only cited as proposals under consideration as part of the ongoing reform of the scheme.
Tension erupted in Ondo State as APC youths and women staged a protest against the party's National Assembly candidates' list, alleging widespread candidate substitution. The demonstrators blocked the Ilesha/Owo Expressway for hours, demanding that the APC National Working Committee restore the winners of the party's primary elections.
The Federal Executive Council has approved the most extensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its establishment in 1973. The overhaul introduces career-based training, digital operations, improved welfare, enhanced security, and 11 specialised service streams aimed at boosting graduates' employability and national development.
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for Monday to demand a review of the N70,000 minimum wage, payment of outstanding allowances and improved welfare. The group says worsening economic hardship and insecurity have made urgent government action inevitable.
Eleven people, including a pilot, five skydiving students and five instructors, were killed when a civilian aircraft crashed near Tomblaine Airport in eastern France. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal accident.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has postponed the maiden Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit & Awards 2026 from June 30 to August 5, 2026, citing issues of national importance. The association assured stakeholders that all other arrangements, including the venue, remain unchanged.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has resolved to name its largest hall after Youth Development Minister Ayodele Wisdom Olawande in recognition of his support, while commending Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the enactment of the Owena Press incorporation law.
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh AbdulRauf Ajiboye Lagbaji has urged governments at all levels to enforce the death penalty against convicted bandits and kidnappers, saying reintegrating such criminals into society endangers innocent lives. He made the call during the Ashura Day lecture organised by the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) in Akure.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. Obamuyi, who emerged top among 15 candidates, succeeds Professor Olugbenga Ige.
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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for stronger legal protection, economic empowerment, and an end to harmful widowhood practices as it joined the global community to commemorate International Widows Day 2026.
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