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The Government of Ireland has invited qualified Nigerians and other eligible African nationals to apply for its fully funded 2026/2027 Ireland Fellows Programme, offering successful candidates the opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree at leading Irish higher education institutions. The prestigious scholarship programme is designed to develop future leaders who will contribute to sustainable…

IBADAN, Nigeria — Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and members of his security team on Thursday came under attack by suspected armed herdsmen during a forest operation in Oyo State. According to Vanguard, the incident occurred as Igboho and his team were combing forests in the state in support of…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the minimum age for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions remains 16 years, insisting that the policy is firmly rooted in existing legal provisions. The Board explained that the age requirement is not an arbitrary rule but a legal standard aimed at preserving the quality and…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise, with the online application portal set to receive applications from qualified Nigerians seeking employment in various cadres of the Corps. The recruitment exercise covers vacancies in the Officer, Marshal Inspectorate (MI), and Road Marshal Assistant (RMA) cadres, offering opportunities for…

LAGOS, Nigeria — Six persons have been rescued following the collapse of a three-storey building in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday. The building reportedly caved in at about 11:40 a.m. near Alakija Bridge inward Satellite Town, trapping occupants and triggering panic among residents and commuters in the area. Emergency responders, security operatives,…

SAGAMU, OGUN STATE — The Education Community Development Service (CDS) Group of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has donated 5,000 exercise books to students in selected public schools as part of efforts to support learning and improve access to educational materials. The project, themed “Building Minds,…

The Nigerian Senate has passed the State Police Bill with a series of constitutional safeguards aimed at preventing governors from abusing state-controlled police formations for political, ethnic, religious, or personal interests. Leading debate on the bill, Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele said the legislation was carefully drafted to address longstanding concerns that governors could use…

The Senate on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to address growing security challenges through a decentralised policing system. The bill, transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide the legal framework for…

Ibadan, Oyo State | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Governor Seyi Makinde has ordered the immediate imposition of a curfew in parts of Oyo State as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted by suspected terrorists. The curfew, announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, is intended to restrict movement in the affected areas…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an immediate investigation into the conduct of its operatives following the incident that accompanied the remand of activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie,…