Author: Olabanji Ayoola

2026 UTME: JAMB withholds scores, sets 320 for underage candidates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has clarified the growing confusion surrounding candidates receiving “No Result Yet” notifications, revealing that results of underage candidates are being deliberately withheld in line with existing regulations. JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed that the development follows a surge of enquiries from concerned parents, explaining that candidates below the […]

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Corps member’s death: Family demands probe, rejects army’s account

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The family of a National Youth Service Corps member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has rejected the Nigerian Army’s account of the circumstances surrounding his death in Dei-Dei, Abuja. The family insisted that the 24-year-old was shot by soldiers inside his home and not caught in crossfire as claimed by the military. Punch Online had reported that the […]

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APC revises 2027 election timetable, releases payment accounts

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The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, adjusting timelines for screening, primaries, appeals, and related internal party processes, while also publishing designated bank accounts for the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The notice, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, […]

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RUGIPO Acting Rector assumes duty amid workers’ rousing welcome, seeks support for full resumption

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Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, Engr. (Dr.) Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, The Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, Engr. (Dr.) Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, has formally assumed duty at the institution. He assumed duty on Monday, 27th April, 2026 and was given a warm and enthusiastic welcome from members of staff at […]

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Dangote refinery 1.4mbpd expansion to create 95,000 jobs

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The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment for no fewer than 95,000 skilled workers at the peak of construction. According to a statement by the firm, Dangote disclosed this at the weekend […]

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Why we Cancelled Peter Obi’s Scheduled Lecture – OAU

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By John Dike, Ile-Ife Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife has explained why it cancelled a proposed lecture by former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, alleging failure to follow established institutional procedures. In a statement released by its spokesman, Abiodun Olarewaju, the University disclosed that the invitation to Obi was initiated by a […]

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Insecurity: Atiku warns against suspending campaigns in Borno, Benue, others

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against moves to suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria, warning that such a step could undermine constitutional rights and deepen fears of disenfranchisement amid worsening insecurity. Atiku’s reaction follows reports that the Senate may be weighing the suspension of political activities […]

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