By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it withheld 96 results on account of examination infractions, a decrease from 123 in the previous year. The Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, made the disclosure during a news conference on the official release of the results in BwariContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran/ Kemi Akintokun Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Friday inaugurated the state’s newly-constructed Custodian Accident and Emergency Centre at Epe, describing it as a vital step toward expanding access to quality emergency healthcare. Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the centre at the Federal Medical Centre, Epe. The governor applauded CustodianContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The International Visitor Leadership Programme Alumni Association (IVLPAA), in collaboration with the United States Consulate in Lagos, has called on media practitioners to adopt responsible and ethical approaches when reporting suicide cases. The call was made on Friday in Ikeja during a capacity-building workshop for journalists withContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, Mr Morris Dankombo, along with other stakeholders on security have resolved to collaboratively tackle the farmer-herder conflicts in the state as the rainy season sets in. Dankombo said that the stakeholders’ meeting was necessary because of the Police Community Engagement toContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with LASACO Assurance Plc, on Friday presented cheques worth N978.62 million to 510 beneficiaries as insurance death benefits for the dependents of deceased public servants in the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, who led the presentations, said thatContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The ORBANGAME Express 2025 will focus on curbing small arms trafficking and enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), says the Nigerian Navy. Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen, representing the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, launched theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government and Chinese Government have elevated bilateral relations to strengthen trade and digital economy towards fostering opportunities across both countries. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, made this known in Abuja, while receiving a delegation from Zhejiang Province, China.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to partner Qatar to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector. The President said this while receiving Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, a special envoy from the Amir of the State of Qatar, at the State House on Friday. Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’sContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, launched the 2025 National Hajj Pilgrimage, urging the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country. In a speech at the ceremony, held at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri, Shettima called for collective efforts to ensure a hitch-free exercise.Continue Reading
