President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term is expected to end on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a renowned academic and systems expert with deep…
Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the APC gubernatorial primaries in Rivers State, citing the need to preserve peace, stability, and unity in the state above personal political ambition. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fubara said the decision came after deep reflection and wide consultations with family, friends, and political associates. According to him, leadership…
Actor-turned-politician has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere 1 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation and exclusion of his supporters. The lawmaker announced his withdrawal during the controversial primary process on Wednesday, accusing some party leaders in Surulere of creating an atmosphere of coercion…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to Nigerian students benefiting from the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme in partner countries abroad. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the has successfully transferred the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible scholars. Minister of Education…
The has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses a high risk at the national and regional levels, although the global risk remains low. WHO Director-General disclosed that 51 confirmed cases have so far been recorded in eastern DRC, particularly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, while hundreds of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major transnational methamphetamine production syndicate allegedly operated by a Nigerian cartel in collaboration with Mexican nationals. The operation led to the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals valued at over N480 billion. Speaking in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman described…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% following its 305th meeting held on May 19 and 20. Speaking after the meeting, CBN Governor said the committee decided to maintain all key monetary policy parameters, reflecting a cautious approach toward inflation control and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened former Vice President and former FSB International Bank Managing Director ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. The closed-door exercise, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, was conducted by a panel chaired by former Cross River State governor. Speaking after the screening, Hayatu-Deen described the process as…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has extended free healthcare coverage to inmates in correctional facilities across the FCT, with over 1,500 inmates expected to benefit from the initiative. The programme, flagged off at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, marks the first official enrolment of inmates into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme under the…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of victims, the government and people of Oyo State, and all Nigerians following the tragic attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; and L.A. Primary School…
