Direct Entry, UTME candidates to sit for same examination henceforth — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking to gain admission to Nigerian universities will henceforth be required to sit for the UTME along with other candidates. JAMB said that the new policy was to ensure that the DE candidates justify the possession of their A’level certificates. This […]

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GCFR, GCON for Tinubu, Shettima ahead inauguration

The President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will next Thursday be conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) while the Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will be conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The investiture of the two highest national honours […]

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PDP congratulates Ondo people on deep seaport approval by FG

By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State has congratulated the people of the state over the approval of the long-term Deep Seaport Project in the state. The project, initiated by the PDP administration of the late Dr. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu in 2004, was on Wednesday, approved for implementation at a meeting […]

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Population explosion: Separating asset from liability

International concerns about Nigeria’s high fertility rate call for a deeper reflection on our national demography and its implications. Clearly, Nigeria’s bourgeoning young population is a potential national asset and the envy of developed nations. But without a clear-cut plan for their general well-being, especially quality education and job opportunities, the future is bleak and […]

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FG arraigns three Chinese over alleged illegal mining

Three Chinese nationals have been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal mining. The convicts, Song Fei, Li Teng Fei, and Fei Shan, along with their company, Lian Hua Quarry Nigeria Limited, are charged with three counts charges in court. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is prosecuting the […]

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Respite as Adeleke approves residency training allowance, others for OSUTH doctors

Respite has come the way of resident medical doctors of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, OSUTH, as Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced payment of residency training allowance among other incentives for the doctors at the institution. With this gesture, the doctors will not join their other colleagues in the proposed national strike. This was […]

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Fayemi says unity is task for all Nigerians

Banji Ayoola The immediate former governor of Ekiti State, and Visiting Professor, King’s College, University of London, UK., Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON., has charged Nigerian leaders to work relentlessly towards managing the nation’s diversity and differences to forge a common purpose and vision around which to rally the citizenry. To him, the leaders and citizens […]

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Atiku tackles Blinken over call to Tinubu, says US validating ‘sham’ election

Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar Wednesday night tackled United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken for pledging support for the incoming government of president-elect Bola Tinubu. He contested the 2023 presidential election polling 6,984,520 votes to fall behind Tinubu who polled 8,794,726 votes and was declared the winner of the election. Atiku, Labour Party […]

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INEC, Obi resume fireworks at tribunal

Obi: INEC refused to provide 70% of electoral documents INEC: Obi, LP refused to pay N1.5m fees for exhibits certification LP leaders fight over chairmanship tussle They pounced on me, removed my cap, Apapa recounts mob attack at tribunal It’s abuse of court, Tinubu opposes live broadcast of tribunal proceedings Tinubu’s position against live transmission […]

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