The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over the glitches in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Leader of the Caucus, Hon. Igariwey Enwo in a statement issued Monday noted that the response of JAMB had been grossly inadequate. The caucus cited poor communication, scheduling conflicts with ongoing WAEC examinations, and the short notice given for the resit, adding that the situation has caused unnecessary trauma for students and families. It reminded JAMB…
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Vice president Kashim Shettima has declared open the 22nd National Sports Festival at MKO Abiola Stadium, Ogun State, with over 15,000 athletes from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) compete for medals across various sports. Shettima who represented the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, said sports is a means of promoting national unity among the entire people of Nigeria. He also said that the current administration recognises sports for patriotism because for more than decade, sports has placed Nigeria on a global map and one of the forces for national unity. Earlier, Ogun State Governor, Prince…
Two of Nigeria’s finest music Superstars, Davido and Asa are billed to perform live at the highly anticipated Opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games, 2024. After months of top preparations and planning the opening ceremony of the Sports Festival will take place on Sunday 18th at the MKO stadium in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital by 5pm. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade who doubles as the Chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the Games, said the stage is set for what is about to be the best organised…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has arrested 80-year-old grandpa, Ayuba Ashiru and 82-year-old grandma Mrs. Uloma Sunday as well as her daughter Chisom Uchechi, 32, in raids carried out across the country. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi also revealed that the agency intercepted opioids worth over N3.2 billion were intercepted at Apapa seaport in Lagos and Port Harcourt port, Onne, Rivers state. He noted that Ayuba had previously been arrested and prosecuted by NDLEA for drug dealing offences, convicted and served a 10-year jail term between 2014 and 2024. Babafemi explained that he was again…
Bayelsa Queens have emerged as champion of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership following a dominant 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels on the final day of the Super Six playoffs held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Their triumph capped an extraordinary finale that saw an unprecedented four teams — Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Edo Queens, and Remo Stars Ladies — in contention for the title going into the final day, showcasing the increasing competitiveness of the league. The Prosperity Girls produced a commanding display to secure their sixth league title in history. Vera Samuel starred…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote climate change awareness and reduce vulnerability in forms of human trafficking. Speaking at the MoU signing in Abuja, the Director General of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, said the agency was willing and able to provide early warnings that would enable vulnerable communities to prepare when climate disaster occurs. Anosike in a statement on Friday noted that there was unfortunate that increased vulnerability to human trafficking as a result of the effects of climate…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Association Chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed has tasked the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football category at the 22nd National Sports festival taking place in Ogun. Mouktar, who was represented by Head of the Technical Committee and a Board Member of the FA, Coach Patrick Bassey said this while speaking to the team as they prepare to depart for Ogun state for the National Sports festival slated for May 16-30. Head, FCT FA Media, Uche Hillary in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja said the Chairman was excited that…
Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in conjunction with their counterparts from Operation Safe Haven have neutralised two bandits and recovered 1,000 rustled cows in Taraba state. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Olubodunde Oni in a statement issued Friday said acting on credible intelligence, troops responded swiftly to a report of armed bandits mounted on approximately 30 motorcycles who had crossed from Plateau State into Taraba State. He noted that the criminal elements launched a cattle rustling operation targeting a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb Village in Karim Lamido Local…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Thursday invaded terrorists’ strongholds in Garin Malam Ali, Garin Glucose and Ukuba areas of Sambisa forest, forcing them to flee. According to the statement issued Thursday, the operation was conducted between 6am and 12pm. The statement reads: “A joint operation between troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was conducted in the Sambisa Forest today, 15 May 2025, between 6am and 12pm. “The aggressive patrol and clearance operation targeted terrorist strongholds in Garin Malam Ali, Garin Glucose and Ukuba. “The troops successfully…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Thai sailors and their vessel named MV Chayanee Naree for trafficking 32.9kg of cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport, Lagos. The convicted sailors who are all nationals of Thailand include: Krilerk Tanakhan; Boonlert Hansoongnern; Jakkarin Booncharoen; Thammarong Put-tlek; Worrapat Paopinta; Marut Kantaprom; Werapat Somboonying; Urkit Amsri; Panudet Jaisuk and Amrat Thawom. Justice Daniel Osiagor gave the judgment Thursday after over three years of diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Thursday said…