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FG sets minimum admission age to 16
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has officially established 16 as the minimum age for admission into the country’s tertiary institutions. This announcement came with a stern warning that any admission conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) would be deemed illegal, and those responsible would face prosecution. Minister…
Read More »Federal Republic of Tinubu: Nigeria Drowning in Presidential Praise
Photo: President, Federal Republic of Tinubu By Austin Manekator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed the reins of Nigeria’s leadership on May 29, 2023. Within two years of taking office, a cloying trend has emerged — an unending number of public facilities, roads, airports, and institutions across Nigeria have been renamed…
Read More »Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, passes on at 90
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90. According to reliable sources, the revered monarch passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025—exactly one year since his official coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.…
Read More »Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air, Lauds Gov Mbah
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday lauded Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, describing him as one of the most outstanding and high-performing governors in Nigeria, despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Keyamo made the remarks during the official inauguration…
Read More »Police rescue 35 kidnap victims after over a year in captivity
In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, the Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 individuals who had been held captive by Boko Haram insurgents for over a year. The victims have since received medical treatment and been reunited with their families. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu…
Read More »21 dead in fatal Zaria-Kano highway crash
A tragic road accident on the Zaria-Kano highway has claimed the lives of 21 passengers following a collision between a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a DAF truck. The fatal crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday and was confirmed in a statement by Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson…
Read More »CBN clarifies NRBVN charges, reaffirms free BVN enrolment for Nigerians in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed recent social media rumours suggesting the introduction of new or hidden fees related to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system. The bank confirmed that BVN enrolment remains completely free for Nigerians residing within the country. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
Read More »NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorms, heavy rainfall across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across many parts of Nigeria from Monday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 10, 2025. The agency issued the alert in its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, cautioning residents to prepare for stormy weather conditions expected…
Read More »UK Immigration Overhaul: Skilled Worker Visas Now Limited to Degree-Level Roles
Photo: UK Immigration By Oghenekevwe Kofi, Lagos, Nigeria The UK immigration is set for a major overhaul with the government unveiling a major overhaul of its skilled migration policy, shifting sharply towards a degree-based immigration system and phasing out visa access for lower-skilled roles, including care workers. The Home Office…
Read More »$6 Million Fraud: Nigerian man convicted in U.S., faces up to 20 years imprisonment
A Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, has been convicted in a U.S. federal court for his role in a multi-million-dollar international fraud scheme that targeted over 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans. The scam netted more than $6 million. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Akhimie’s conviction on Thursday, following his…
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