The Federal Ministry of Education has released the list of candidates admitted into the nation’s 115 federal unity colleges for the 2024/2025 session. To this end, the ministry has advised parents and guardians to verify their wards’ admission status by visiting the website of the ministry: [www.education.gov.ng and (http://www.education.gov.ng. The ministry’s Director, Press and Public…
The National Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership with a vote of confidence. The council which includes former heads of state and leaders in the country praised President Tinubu for his efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges and stabilize the nation. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, was…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 16 persons in an accident involving multiple vehicles at the Ojoo-Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. The spokesperson, FRSC, Oyo State Sector Command, Mr Mayowa Odewo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that 17 other people sustained varying…
The CEO, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecom sector in Nigeria is now in an intensive care unit (ICU) gasping for breath. Speaking virtually at a hybrid telecom investment forum organised by FDC on Tuesday in Lagos, he said there’s an urgent need to rescue the sector from collapse. Toriola, who differed with…
Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf popularly known as Toyyem has declared his intention to run for a post in forthcoming National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone (NANS Zone D). In a publication sighted by our correspondent, the former Oyo NANS JCC general secretary declared his intention to serve southwest students today. Toyyem disclosed that as…
A 14-year-old girl has reportedly been raped by the son of her landlord in Alakuko area of Lagos. An X user with the handle #Rhwaley, shared videos of the victim and revealed that the incident happened on Monday. Rhwaley added that when the family confronted the landlord about the incident, he dismissed their concerns, saying…
Council of state meeting, FEC meeting President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his first National Council of State meeting since assuming office. The meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja is being attended by former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari. With no executive powers, the National Council of State is an advisory organ of…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. The National Assembly had in June approved a bill that grants a 300 per cent salary increase for judicial…
Over 80 civil society organizations have called for constructive reflection and collective action on Nigeria’s 2024 Paris Olympic performance. The groups, under the aegis of the Civil Society Network for Good Governance, made this disposition during a press conference on Tuesday, 13th August 2024, in Abuja. The President of the group, Barr. Kamal Adefila, said…
The gospel music world is reeling from the devastating loss of Aduke Ajayi popularly known as Aduke Gold. Aduke was a shining star whose soulful melodies and unwavering passion inspired countless hearts. She rose from humble beginnings as a young orphan to her rise as a celebrated gospel singer. Key things to note about late…