17 JAMB officials sentenced to prison for helping 15,000 candidates to forge admission letters
No fewer than 17 officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been sentenced to prison for aiding 15,000 students in forging admission letters to qualify for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. The Registrar…
Alleged Christians’ massacre: Patriotic elders caution US not to take military action against Nigeria
The National Patriotic Elders for Peace and Harmony in Nigeria (NPEPHN), has cautioned the United States against taking military action against Nigeria, saying such exercise will be unjustifiable. NPEPHN gave the advice shortly after its meeting held in Kano on…
Tinubu reverses Maryam Sanda’s pardon, convict to spend six years in jail
After all backlash for granting a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, President Bola Tinubu has revoked the pardon and reversed her sentence to 12 years….
Soyinka’s Barred from Entering US as Consulate Revokes Visa
The United States Consulate has revoked the visa of celebrated Nigeria’s Nobel laureate and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, effectively barring him from entering the country. This is coming a month after the renowned writer declined an invitation by the U.S….
JAMB releases results of underage candidates, gives update on O’Level upload
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has released the results of 85 underage candidates (less than 16 by September, 2025) who successfully completed the comprehensive screening process established by the Board for exceptional admission. A statement signed…
Divisional Police Officer dies during surgery in Lagos hospital
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the passing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen. Ngbanoyen reportedly died while undergoing medical treatment for fibroid complications at a Lagos hospital. According to security…
Senate uncovers recruitment irregularities at PenCom
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has deepened its probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), uncovering wide regional and local government imbalances in staff distribution. During a public hearing…
FG doubles health insurance payment, introduces one-hour patient referral code
The federal government has increased the health insurance capitation fee for enrollees from N750 to N1,450 per person, in a move aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare. Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, announced…
No work no pay policy can’t scare us ASUU tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, declaring that the union will not be cowed by threats or intimidation. ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, made this known on Monday…
National Assembly proposes new date for Nigeria’s next general elections
Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may take place in November 2026, following a new proposal by the National Assembly to shift the polls six months earlier than the usual February/March schedule. The proposed change was revealed on Monday during…