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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued comprehensive guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, outlining the registration steps and the challenges candidates often face. The update, posted on JAMB’s official X account on Sunday, is intended to help prospective applicants prepare ahead of the registration window. Registration ProcedureJAMB advises candidates to confirm…
Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has said it was wrong and “treasonable” for Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, to tell Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to turn off his microphone during an event in Ile-Ife. Idam said it is unacceptable for the president’s wife to give orders to a state governor, especially in his own…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he is not sure of his exact age. He explained that the only way he estimates his age is by looking at the ages of his surviving primary school classmates — and he believes none of them is younger than 90 years old. Obasanjo said this on Sunday during the…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State branch, has rejected a protest held by some retirees against the state government. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Waheed Oloyede, and Secretary, Bola Lawal, the union said it did not support the protest. The statement was sent to the state government through the Head of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will hold a nationwide protest on December 17 because of the rising insecurity in the country. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday after the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos. The statement was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and Acting General Secretary…
The Jadiara Royal House of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has stated that Fuji musician Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose (K1) is not a member of their royal lineage. Prince Akinola Odedina, the head (Olori Ebi) of the Jadiara Royal House, said this in a letter dated December 7. The letter was sent to the Chairman, Deputy…
Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Group, says his foundation will spend $700 million on educating Nigerians in the next 10 years. He spoke on Sunday at the 2025 Doha Forum in Qatar. Dangote said the money will help support over 155,000 Nigerians in both secondary schools and universities across the country. During a panel…
Progressive governors pass vote of confidence in Tinubu, back 2027 re-election bid The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu, endorsing his Renewed Hope Agenda and backing his re-election in 2027. The announcement was made in Lagos after a crucial meeting of APC governors and party stakeholders. Chairman of the…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odogbolu Local Government Area have formally endorsed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, for the Ogun East Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came on Wednesday during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting, where the motion was moved by Hon. Femi Ogunbanwo Omo-Iwa, the federal…
Zone 2 police apprehend 20 suspects over cult attack, police officer’s murder in Ilese near Ijebu Ode The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cult-related violence, armed robbery, and the killing of a police officer in the Ilesi community near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Umma…
