By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of sales of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Abuja by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an important update to candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry registration. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, JAMB warned candidates against attempting to alter their personal details after registration, stressing that all biodata […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos and revealed that a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State is ready for commissioning. These projects are part of the government’s strategy to add value to the nation’s mineral resources and reduce the export of raw […]
By Erewunmi Peace A delegation from theUnited States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking. The delegation visited the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, where they met with the agency’s leadership to discuss ways to strengthen […]
By Erewunmi Peace Veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has passed away at the age of 75, marking the second loss of a founding member of the publication within two months. Yakubu Mohammed’s death was confirmed by multiple sources in Lagos, where he reportedly passed away after a brief illness. His […]
By Erewunmi Peace Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has revealed that he has been receiving death threats as a result of his involvement in implementing Nigeria’s new tax reforms. Oyedele made the disclosure during a public event in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, explaining that tax […]
By Erewunmi Peace Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has acknowledged that states are now receiving increased funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), urging his colleagues to utilize the money to deliver tangible projects for their citizens. Speaking during an event in Ughelli North, Delta State, Governor Oborevwori noted that contrary to claims of […]
Kristy Hallowell had just lost her job when her energy bill unexpectedly tripled to $1,800 (£1,340) a month. Unable to pay, her gas and electricity were cut off and she, her two children and her mother spent six months of last year relying on a generator to light and heat their house. The 44-year-old is […]
PDP factions in Ekiti State react to the 13th January, 2026 order of the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti, for a rerun of the party’s primary election.
By Erewunmi Peace Six members of a family have been found dead inside their residence in the Ogale community of Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. The tragic discovery was made on Sunday after neighbours became concerned when the family failed to respond to calls and did not come out of their home in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Sani, has warned that excessive consumption of sugary drinks significantly increases the risk of heart disease and other related health problems. Dr. Sani gave the warning during an interview on Monday, where he expressed concern over the growing intake of sugar-sweetened […]
By Tunji Olaopa “Chief Afe Babalola did not abandon Nigeria. On the contrary, he has left his imprimatur on several dimensions of the Nigerian space. He has blazed a trail through many Nigerian landscapes; and these are trails that are too definitive and enduring to be glossed over as mere achievements. Afe Babalola’s stature as […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it recorded over two million registered members within the first week of its ongoing nationwide digital membership registration exercise, with party leaders projecting that the figure could rise to nine million within two weeks. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed this while […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports have emerged claiming that United States military airstrikes carried out in north-western Nigeria killed at least 155 fighters linked to the Lakurawa militant group. According to the reports, the strikes targeted suspected Lakurawa camps in parts of Sokoto State, as part of counter-terrorism operations aimed at weakening armed groups operating in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of several farming communities in Kano and Katsina States have raised alarm over the activities of armed bandits who have reportedly imposed a ₦50,000 levy on farmers before they are allowed to cultivate or harvest their crops. According to reports, the bandits operate mainly in areas close to forest zones linking […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has spent ₦43 billion on the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed. Speaking during a media briefing, Umahi explained that the funds were used to carry out extensive repairs across the bridge, including rebuilding and repainting concrete sections, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State is in mourning following the death of His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu‑Toyi I, the Akran of Badagry, who passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Oba Menu‑Toyi I, one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Lagos, reigned for nearly 49 years, leaving a legacy […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted seven trucks suspected of illegally transporting lithium ore in the South-West region of Nigeria. According to officials, the operation followed credible intelligence reports that a convoy of trucks was mobilised to move illegally mined lithium […]
By Erewunmi Peace The family of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of the late Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian governor of Ogun State, has announced her death at the age of 100. She passed away on Monday, January 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family love, faith, and community service. Her […]
In this segment, the provosts oversee the Colleges of Postgraduate Studies and Pharmacy.
