Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied a report alleging that it has increased the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration fees. In a statement by its Public Communication Advisor (PCA), Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board described the claim as “entirely unfounded,” saying that its approved fees...
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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s strong commitment to the establishment of State Police, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the reform become a reality once the necessary legal framework is secured. Speaking during a courtesy visit by...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 arraigned one Isaac Saviour Emmanuel before Justice H.A Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, over alleged N157,000,000.00 ( One Hundred and Fifty Seven Million and $4000( Four Hundred United...
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, stopped a defence counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN from using an unauthorized witness. Omotosho held that a subpoenaed witness, Abdulkareem Ibrahim Ozi was...
Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), underscoring that adherence to the framework is critical to strengthening the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s budget process. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen....
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced a personal donation of ₦100 million to Akwa Ibom State University to support cutting-edge research with direct societal and economic impact. He also.pledged to link the Vice Chacellor of the University with appropriate authorities in the...
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for more unity across the Nation among citizens. She was speaking during her home coming to Warri Kingdom in Delta State where she was received by the paramount ruler of the Kingdom, Olu of Warri Ogiame Atunwatse III. The First...
Justice Yeliam Bogoro of the Federal High Court Lagos, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, set May 8, 2026 for ruling on the no- case submission, filed by a former governor of Niger State, Muazu Babangida Aliyu and his co-defendant, Umar Muhammed Nasko. Thursday’s proceeding was for adoption of final...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country, describing the late Senator as “a dependable ally who...
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora has further expanded its global leadership footprint with the official appointment of Olokigbe Tunde as the Ambassador for Hong Kong. Following the recent appointment of Austin Akpehe in mainland China, this strategic move by the Office of the President of the...
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has dismissed allegations circulating against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, describing them as inconsistent, unsupported, and capable of undermining national stability. Addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja, the coalition urged Nigerians to rely on evidence and legal processes rather...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), saying access to consumer credit is critical to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, established the CREDICORP to build a trusted credit infrastructure, provide catalytic...
Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja Lagos has convicted and sentenced one Adebisi Ridwan Ayodeji to 18 months imprisonment for defrauding Sterling Bank of the sum of N30,000,000( Thirty Million Naira). The convict was initially arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the remaining security challenges in the state while ensuring the timely completion of all ongoing developmental projects across the three senatorial districts. The governor made this pledge on Thursday during the first regular State Executive...
Hundreds of protesters under the aegis of the Nasiriya Movement on Thursday stormed Kaduna metropolis in support of the ongoing probe of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The protesters, who marched through major...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has said the Ajaokuta Economic City proposed to host the Kogi-Hunan Free Trade Zone will begin operations this year, with the groundbreaking of the project expected in the second quarter of 2026. Governor Ododo made this known when he led a delegation of state...
Superintendent of the Southern Nigeria Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN), Rev. Bazel Yoila, has tendered a public apology to Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, and the Secretary to the State Government, Gibon Katabs, following what he described as “unguarded and emotional” remarks made during...
Founder of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Engr. Isaac Balami, has clarified that the N12.9 billion scholarship approved by Governor Babagana Zulum for 54 Borno indigenes is not a one-time payment, but a five-year comprehensive training package covering tuition, professional certifications, accommodation, insurance and technical exposure....
Worried by the grave humanitarian tragedy that has affected the people of Benue State since 2015, Prof Iyorwuese Hagher has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency in the Sankera axis of Benue State and deploy sufficient, rights-respecting security forces to restore control...
Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) has been lauded for its outstanding performance and positive interventions in malaria diagnosis and treatment across Borno State. The commendation was given by the state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Malam Gana, during the 2024–2025 End-of-Year IMPACT Malaria Project Meeting held...