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 LASCOHET COMMENCES POST UTME SCREENING, ADMISSION FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION The Registrar of Lagos State College of Health Technology, Mr. Christopher Ekundayo has on behalf of the Provost and Management of the College announced the commencement of the post UTME screening and admission process from the 19th May to the 18th of July 2026 for the 2026/27 academic session.  Mr. Ekundayo stated that the College invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into its various accredited programmes via the college website: https://eportal.lascohet.edu.ng with a payment of N25,000 for the form.  The Registrar reaffirmed the college’s commitment to producing competent, skilled and globally competitive health professionals capable of meeting the ever-evolving healthcare needs of society. “LASCOHET is one of the oldest and most respected health training institutions, and has continued to provide quality health education”, he said. Mr. Ekundayo warned candidates ag...

 I lost my leg chasing a thief, now my family lives like beggars — Retired police officer A retired Superintendent of Police, Owolabi Odesanmi, who lost a leg in the line of duty nearly 25 years ago, has recounted his struggles as an amputee and expressed deep regrets over his career in the Nigeria Police Force. Odesanmi, 58, who hails from Erinjiyan Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, retired on January 1, 2025, after 35 years of service, having risen through the ranks from Police Constable in 1990 to Superintendent of Police in 2022. He served as Divisional Crime Officer at the Okuta-Elerinla Police Division in Akure, Ondo State. In a candid interview, Odesanmi detailed how he sustained his life-changing injury on October 5, 2001, while serving at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Area Command in Apapa, Lagos.  “I was pursuing a thief in an attempt to arrest him... After the suspect jumped over a trailer and I caught up with him, the trailer suddenly m...

 APC abandoned me after my car was stolen at party’s congress – Journalist cries out More than three months after his vehicle was allegedly stolen while covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress, a correspondent of Leadership Newspapers, Khalid Idris Doya, says he has received neither sympathy nor compensation from the party. The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, at the APC’s Next Level Secretariat along Maiduguri Road in Bauchi. Doya, who was officially invited to cover the event, arrived in his Pontiac Vibe 2004 model vehicle, parked it within the vicinity of the secretariat, and joined other journalists and party members for the congress proceedings. “I was officially invited to cover the proceedings of the APC State Congress... I attended the congress venue... with my vehicle,” Doya said.  The vehicle, with registration number BAU-100HB and chassis number 5Y2SL62833Z408918, was parked between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. but had disappeared by the time he re...

 Nigerian man and five accomplices arrested in Istanbul for defrauding Hong Kong dentist of $2.5 million on pretext of marriage. A 43-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Istanbul, Turkey for allegedly defrauding a Hong Kong dentist of $2.5 million dollars under the pretence of marriage.  The suspect identified as Kingsley O, was arrested in Esenyurt alongside his five accomplices and arraigned in court on on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Hong Kong dentist, Siu P.Y.F. lost $2.5 million over two years to a person she met online, who introduced himself as a wealthy ‘American businessman Richard,’ promising marriage. In 2020, dentist Siu P.Y.F. started communicating with ‘Richard’ on a dating site.  The couple, who only communicated by phone for years, decided to crown their relationship with marriage.  During this process, the fake businessman told the young woman he had come to Istanbul and was making a large investment there, claiming he needed cash and asking f...

 EDUCATION DISTRICT II HOLDS CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mr. Omotayo Layemo Sanni has reiterated the importance of positive work ethics in enhancing service delivery within the education sector. He made this known during the One-Day Capacity Building Seminar for Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) on Grade Levels 01–06, held at the Immaculate Heart Comprehensive School Hall, Maryland. The seminar, themed “Improving Service Delivery Through Positive Work Ethics,” was organised to strengthen the capacity of non-teaching personnel and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and values required for effective service delivery. In his address, Mr. Sanni emphasised that non-teaching staff play a vital role in the smooth administration and overall success of schools. According to him, their contributions complement classroom instruction and help create a conducive environment for teaching and learning. He encouraged par...

 King Charles Leads Royal Family Balcony Appearance at Trooping the Colour The 77-year-old monarch joined senior members of the royal family to acknowledge thousands of people gathered along The Mall following the annual military parade held in honour of his official birthday. Standing before cheering crowds, the King waved as members of the royal family watched the traditional Royal Air Force flypast overhead.  The display reached its peak when the famous Red Arrows swept across the sky, leaving trails of red, white and blue behind them. Once the aerial tribute ended, the royals stood for the national anthem before the King offered a final wave and returned inside Buckingham Palace. Joining him on the balcony were Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Also present were Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward and Sophie, along with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent. ...