The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, NSACC, has called for calm, dialogue and strengthened bilateral cooperation amid recent xenophobic unrest in South Africa. The Chairman of NSACC, Dr Ije Jidenma, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The Federal Government has taken steps, including diplomatic engagements, investigations, legislative actions and voluntary evacuations to address…
The Osun State Police Command has condemned the recent vandalisation and destruction of campaign billboards and other government symbols across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, described the incidents as criminal acts capable of disturbing…
By Victor Okebunmi The General Coordinator and founder of the Ahmenda Marathon Run, Mr. Ahmed Abdulwahab, has called for stronger support for youth sports development in Oyo State. Speaking at the sixth edition of the marathon held at Anwar-ul-Islam Grammar School, Eleyele, Ibadan, he explained that the initiative was designed to discover and nurture young…
The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has warned politicians and youths against engaging in election-related offences capable of undermining democratic processes. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and made available. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, issued the warning…
Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, Episcopal Area, Ande Emmanuel, has called on members and supporters of the Church to shun inflammatory statements, intimidation, retaliation and any action capable of disrupting public peace or undermining the church’s witness. The bishop made the appeal on Monday in Jalingo while reacting to the ruling of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the suit challenging the eligibility of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the 2027 presidential election. Newsmen reports that Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 15, 2026, for the next hearing, following the plaintiff’s and his counsel’s absence from court. The judge warned that punitive costs…
A total of Nine-Hundred and Forty-Five pilgrims (945) from Oyo state have successfully completed their Umrah in Makkah in continuation of their religious obligations attributed to Hajj. The last batch of the pilgrims who are currently in Medina are expected to join their counterparts in Makkah on Tuesday,12th May , 2026, for similar exercises. The…
David Raya has clinched the Premier League Golden Glove for a third consecutive season after another decisive display for Arsenal. The Spaniard has kept 18 clean sheets in 36 league appearances and cannot be caught with three matches remaining. His closest challenger, Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City, sits on 14 shutouts. Raya sealed the honour…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will allow candidates to use their personal computers for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as from 2027. This was announced on Monday by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, while speaking at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Abuja. He said candidates would be…
The Federal Government has announced the removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, requirement for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education, NCE, programms in Colleges of Education. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Monday during the 2026 JAMB policy meeting in Abuja. Under the new admission guidelines,…