At the heart of this shift is the unveiling of FUNAAB CyberTitans—a student-led cybersecurity network designed to promote peer-to-peer education and connect the university to a growing national pipeline of future cyber professionals.

The initiative, championed by cybersecurity scholar, Prof. S. A. Onashoga, was the highlight of a two-day Campus-wide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative held recently.

Rather than a conventional conference, the programme transformed the campus into an active learning space.

Student volunteers moved through hostels, lecture areas, and social hubs, engaging colleagues and staff in real-time conversations about phishing scams, password vulnerabilities, and one-time password (OTP) risks—turning abstract threats into everyday realities.

The campaign culminated in a packed grand finale at the COLCOMPS Auditorium, themed “Pause, Prevent, Protect for a Cyber Safe Culture.”

Setting the tone, Prof. Onashoga described cybersecurity as “the oxygen of our digital lives,” underscoring the urgency of behavioural change in an era where human error remains the weakest link.

Reinforcing the academic backbone of the field, Prof. A. A. Agboola challenged students to see mathematics as the engine of cybersecurity, while Prof. A. S. Sodiya urged a strategic mindset: understanding threats, assets, and response actions.

From an institutional standpoint, Dr. Mathew Wheto praised the student-led approach, signaling stronger backing for future editions.

Delivering the keynote virtually, Dr. Oluyomi Asogbon emphasized that most cyber breaches stem from human actions, not system failures—making awareness campaigns like this critical to national digital resilience.

One of the event’s standout moments was a student-performed playlet dramatizing OTP compromise, blending humour with education and making cybersecurity risks more relatable to everyday users.

For participants, the experience went beyond awareness.

Student coordinator described it as a turning point in leadership and technical purpose, while many attendees said the initiative reframed cybersecurity as practical, accessible, and essential.

The unveiling of CyberTitans marks FUNAAB’s entry into a broader national ecosystem of campus-based cybersecurity advocates—positioning students not just as learners, but as frontline defenders of digital safety.

Closing the programme, Prof. Onashoga captured its significance: “We didn’t just launch a group—we ignited a culture.”

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In the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, operatives on Friday 16th January tracked and arrested a 44-year-old lady, Yinka Agboola, following intelligence on her online sale of illicit substances.

At the time of her arrest, 2.2kg skunk and litres of cannabis oil which she produces in her kitchen and sells through online advertisement were recovered from her home at the Kaura district, Abuja.

Another suspect, Tordue Pius Richard, 30, was on Tuesday 13th January arrested with 148.3 grammes of cocaine and skunk at his 12 Biskira Street, Abacha Estate, Abuja home.

While 118.1kg skunk was seized from the duo of Dauda Kareem and Saheed Obisesan at Fadeyi area of Mushin, Lagos on Friday 16th January, not less than 116kg of same substance was recovered from a warehouse at new market area of Enugu, Enugu State same day.

Two suspects – Zaharadeen Yahaya, 25, and Sanusi Maman, 23, – were on Thursday 15th January arrested by NDLEA operatives along Onitsha -Asaba Expressway, Delta State, while conveying 410,800 pills of tramadol; 84.2 litres of codeine syrup; 82,250 tablets of diazepam; 900 tabs of swinol and 65 pills of Molly.

In Oyo State, Adetunji Ahmed Abayomi, 33, was nabbed on Thursday 15th January at Moniya, Ibadan, with 321 litres of skuchies, and 2.5kg Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis, while Rasheed Ajao, 28, was caught same day at Odo-Ona, Ibadan, in possession of 5.4kg Scottish Loud; 1.696kg skunk and 2.5kg Colorado, bringing the total weight to 9.696 kilograms.

In another raid at Agbeni area of the state capital, 52,430 pills of tramadol and bromazepam were recovered from the store of Orji Edwin, currently at large, on Saturday 17th January.

In Kwara State, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday 13th January raided a residential building at Gamo area of Ilorin where they seized 42 bags of skunk that weighed 387.40kg, while a total of 157,519 bottles of codeine syrup were discovered in a container at the Apapa port in Lagos during a joint examination of the shipment by NDLEA, Customs and other security agencies on Friday 16th January.

An ex-convict, Gaddafi Ammani, 26, was arrested with various quantities of skunk and exol-5 pills along his accomplice ⁠Ahmed Sani, 32, at Nassarawa GRA, Ringim local government area of Jigawa State on Saturday 17th January.

Before Gaddafi’s arrest, he attempted to escape by  climbing the roofs of many houses in his bid to escape.

He was armed with a machete which he used to threaten NDLEA operatives and even inflicted injury on one of the officers.

Across all commands and formations of the agency nationwide, NDLEA officers continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities in schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week.

These include WADA enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Umar Bin Khathab Islamiyyah School, Kurna, Kano; Tumbey College, Kajola Maya, Ikorodu, Lagos; Anglican Secondary School, Makurdi, Benue;  members of Katsina emirate, Katsina; and residents of Maitumbi community, Minna, Niger State, among others.

While commending the officers and men of the Ogun, Lagos, Apapa, Edo, Delta, Oyo, FCT, Enugu, and Kwara commands for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) acknowledged their commitment and enjoined them as well as their colleagues nationwide to maintain the current tempo of their balanced approach to the agency’s drug control efforts.

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The promotion followed his success in the rigorous written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Police Service Commission, PSC, and concluded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at its corporate headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

The promotion exercise was presided over by the PSC chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd).

Images show the new Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Agboola, being decorated and congratulated.

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As early as 8.00 a.m., residents of the town trooped out in different attires heading to the venue of the coronation ceremony.

There was heavy vehicular movement in the town.

Security agencies were also seen at strategic locations, while officials of Federal Road Safety Corps were directing the traffic.

Dignitaries at the venue include former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor Ademola Adeleke; former governors Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and Gboyega Oyetola, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II; the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, and Chief Deji Adeleke.

School pupils were also seen waving flags, with scores of residents at the front of the palace waiting anxiously for the commencement of the coronation ceremony.

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Hastruup, a former deputy governor in the state, was selected as the 41st Owa-Obokun on December 27, 2024 succeeding late Oba Gabriel Aromolaran.

Hastruup, from the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, emerged as the Owa-elect during a selection process conducted by kingmakers at the Ilesa West local government secretariat.

An Osun State High Court in Ilesa on Thursday refused to stop the coronation of Haastrup.

Justice M. Agboola, during the proceedings on the case filed by the Arimoro family of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, held that until the issues around the service of the court process on the first respondent, Haastrup, was sorted, the application stopping the coronation could not proceed.

Source: NAN

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He said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday afternoon.

Flutterwave, a leading Fintech company founded by young Nigerians and headquartered in Lagos, operates in the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, and 29 other African countries.

Olugbenga Agboola, the CEO; Adeleke Adekoya, a co-founder; Oluwabankole Falade and Mitesh Popat, represented Flutterwave at the meeting.

Ms Oluseun Olufemi-White represented Alami Capital as its CEO.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, led the delegation to meet President Tinubu.

Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, MOFI, and Dr. Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi, the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, also attended.

President Tinubu said Nigeria was genuinely open to business, and as President, he was determined to remove all obstacles to allow companies to thrive.

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He commended Flutterwave’s commitment to building capacity in the digital economy sector, especially as it is being made possible by energetic, young Nigerians.

He said he was honoured to be the President of a country with such a youthful and resourceful population.

He said the leadership Flutterwave provided in the digital world was what Nigeria needed at that moment to grow its economy and make life easier for most of its population.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, said Flutterwave had made significant progress since its establishment 10 years ago.

He said it had created jobs and helped diversify the economy by providing innovative digital platforms and payment services in Nigeria and across Africa.

The CEO of Flutterwave, Agboola, said the company had made it easy for Nigerians to pay for some global services with Naira and provided payment platforms for Nigerians in the diaspora who were willing to send money to families and relatives in the country.

He said Flutterwave, valued at over $3 billion, is a Nigerian export and brand employing over 1,000 Nigerians.

He said the company sought to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange and solicited the president’s support.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of MOFI, Dr.  Armstrong Ume Takang, said that as Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria must demonstrate its economic prowess by strategically positioning products and services by Nigerian companies, such as Flutterwave, in the homes of all Africans.

He said Flutterwave spent millions of dollars monthly on hosting services, but that money went to other countries.

He suggested supporting Galaxy Backbone’s hosting services to enable it to handle companies like Flutterwave.

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The former Vice President, in a press statement signed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, noted that the PDP flag bearer in the election, Agboola Ajayi, was a consummate politician who had what it took to not only galvanize the party to victory in the election but also improve the lots of the people of the state.

“The governorship election that is coming up in Ondo State this Saturday presents an opportunity for the people of Ondo State to elevate the condition of the state into increased prosperity.

“The APC, as it has been made clear to everyone, is a grossly unpopular party which does not have the interest of the people as a core objective.

“The people of Ondo State have an opportunity in Hon. Ajayi of the PDP to tell the APC that enough is enough.

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“As leaders of the party, we shall provide all necessary support to ensure that the APC is not allowed to repress the wishes of the electorate in this election.

“This is also a sound warning to all election management officials and volunteers that the PDP will stand firmly against any malpractice in the Ondo governorship election,” Atiku added.

The former vice president, however, called on the people of Ondo State to come out in large numbers to cast their ballot and also make sure that their ballots count.

“When the tide is high, it becomes too big to rig. The people of Ondo State are known for their forthrightness, and this particular election calls for eternal vigilance,” Atiku noted.

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The Nigerians gave a good account of themselves in the first match to make the nation proud.

The result of the first half was not good for the Nigerian girls against the Algerians as they played out a pulsating 10-10.

Nigeria blew away their North African opponent to win the second half, scoring 18-8 to make the final result 28-10.

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Shittu Agboola, the Nigerian team’s coach, described the game as “a good beginning”.

“I noticed that the girls were having unnecessary turnovers, so I made some tactical changes that saw the team use the wings more in the second half.

“They girls all played to instructions which gave us a good result. We are here to win all our games; we came for a serious business,” he said.

Taiwo Babatunde of Nigeria was voted the Most Valuable Player, MVP, of the match.

Nigeria is in group A with Tunisia, Algeria and Guinea.

Nigeria will play their next match against Guinea on Sunday at 4 p.m.

The 19th Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship, which started on Saturday, is expected to end on September 23.

Source: NAN

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Agboola achieved the feat after a gruelling two-hour examination that tested his skills and knowledge in deploying, troubleshooting, and development on the AWS cloud platform.

Cloud services are infrastructure, platforms, or software that are hosted by third-party providers and made available to users through the internet.

Agboola, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos on Sunday said he was inspired to achieve the feat because of his outstanding performance  in his AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination earlier in the year.

He said that as a result, he was encouraged by his father to take his pursuit of a cloud career further by sitting for the next level certification.

Agboola said that though he had developed an interest in DevOps, the popular progression was to go for the Solutions Architect Associate certification, and this was what he did.

“I was initially preparing for the Solutions Architect Associate certification which is the next certification most people take in their AWS cloud journey, but had a change of mind for a tougher developer associate certification due to encouragement from an older friend programmer.

‘’The light bulb went up in my head, and I began studying the next day.

‘’The possibility of clinching the title of the youngest Developer Associate in the world, which is an equivalent of a world record in the cloud space, also became a strong motivation for me,’’ he said.

According to him, I prepared for the test by studying for about two to five hours daily for about six weeks.

Agboola said the first two weeks of study was  to appreciate the core concepts of the course and also gain knowledge of all the topics that could come up in the exam.

According to him, “this turned part of study time into revision time and had to cover the content of the Solutions Architect course earlier which gladdens me because my practising has paid off.”

The 13-year-old internet sensation said his achievement in the cloud space had got noticed, saying “A tech. company in Lagos has already offered to provide me with further technical mentorship.”

He dedicated his achievement to young people who wish to build a career in technology while encouraging the young ones to go for their dreams.

According to Amazon, getting certified as an AWS Developer Associate showcases knowledge and understanding of core AWS services, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications.

Amazon said the organisations with AWS certified developers had the assurance of having the right talent to give them a competitive advantage and ensure stakeholders and customers satisfaction.

“Preparing for and attaining this certification gives certified individuals more confidence and credibility,” it added.

Earlier, Agboola had taken and passed the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, becoming the youngest in Africa to do so.

Likewise, on July 17, 2023, he sat for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate examination and passed with flying colours which is another first for Africa.

Source: NAN

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In a statement on Friday in Lagos, the branch said that the lecture would take place on January 15 at Lagos Airport Hotel, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja.

The statement was signed by the Publicity Secretary of the branch, Mr Patrick Agboola.

According to the association, the theme of the lecture is “Free, Fair and Credible Elections as Indispensable Tool for National Development.”

It said that Mrs Charlotte Kesson-Smith, a lawyer, writer,  philanthropist, social critic and United Nations International Elections Commissioner, would be the key speaker at the event.

It added that other discussants would include  Mr Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Akwa Ibom, and Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, a public affairs analyst.

According to the association, Lagos State governor,  Babajide Sanw-Olu, and his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike, are among the prominent Nigerians expected to grace the occasion.

“The annual lecture is aimed to preserve the outstanding legacies of the late human and civil rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi.

“The NBA Ikeja Branch has almost for two decades rolled out the drums yearly to celebrate the greatness of Fawehinmi and his contributions to the development of the legal profession and human rights protection.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu will be the Chief host; the President of NBA, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau (SAN), will be host. The chairman of the occasion will be Prof. Akin Oyebode, a former Vice Chancellor of University of Ado-Ekiti.

“The organisers intend to engage rapporteurs who will help out during the programme so it will be easy to transmit the helpful points that will be raised to the Independent National Electoral Commission,” it said.

It quoted the chairman of the event’s Planning Committee, Dr Muiz Banire (SAN), as promising that the lecture would be memorable.

Source: NAN

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The students, admitted across the Colleges, Faculties and Departments of the University, took the Oath of Allegiance at the matriculation ceremony held in the school premises.

Addressing the matriculants, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, congratulated them for scaling the hurdles of qualifying examinations and other prerequisites for gaining admission into the university.

The Vice-Chancellor also lauded the parents and guardians of the students for providing the support and logistics to secure the admission.

He urged them to regularly monitor their wards and their academic performances.

Agboola urged the students to abide by the rules and regulations guiding the operations of the institution.

He said that such compliance would go a long way in moulding them into what they  dreamt of becoming in life.

The Vice-Chancellor said that the matriculation marked the beginning of a new journey for the students.

He warned them against getting involved in cultism, examination malpractice or other forms of social vices that could bring the university into disrepute.

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“I want to specially congratulate you students because this is the first matriculation I will be conducting as the Vice-Chancellor of this university and by the grace of God, I will see you through in the next five years.

“I like to congratulate you, once again, for the opportunity to be among those admitted to fill the university’s current admission quota of 7,000 out of over 20,000 candidates who took part in the Post UTME screening test for the session.

“Very importantly too, now that we are in the electioneering period as a nation, under no circumstances should you allow yourself to be used for any purpose that would bring the name of the university into disrepute.

“Say no to political violence or thuggery. You are more precious than that, because the great future of this country lies in your hands,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor stressed the need for the students to attend lectures regularly and do their assignments, adding that they must study very well and prepare adequately for their examinations.

Agboola assured the matriculants that OOU had been adequately positioned to prepare its students to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century as prospective graduates.

Other principal officers of the university, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Charles Adekoya; the Registrar, Mr Femi Ogunwomoju; Librarian, Dr Adebambo Oduwole; and Bursar, Mr Semiu Makinde, were in attendance.

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, was represented by the Ogun State Coordinator of the board, Mr Abdulhameed Hakeem, at the ceremony.

Source: NAN

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