Month: August 2025
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6,458 Admission Seekers Risk Sanctions as JAMB Begins Probe, Gives condition for DE Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has placed 6,458 admission seekers under investigation for alleged involvement in technology-enabled examination malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). On Monday, in Abuja, JAMB inaugurated a 23-member Special Committee on Examination Infraction to investigate the cases and submit its report within 21 days. Registrar of…
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Alaafin lambasts Ooni in fiery clash over chieftaincy title
Punch Newspaper The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Monday strongly criticised the decision of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi. The Ooni, at the weekend, bestowed the title on Sanusi during the unveiling of 2geda, an indigenous social media…
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FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules
The American government has mandated Nigerian visa applicants to state their social media profiles and activities in the last five years, warning that failure to comply with the requirement could potentially result in visa denial. But the Federal Government in a swift response, said it will reciprocate the new US visa policy with equal measures.…
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Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal; to release hostages, bodies
AFP A Hamas source told AFP on Monday that the Palestinian militants had agreed to a new proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza, devastated by more than 22 months of war between the Islamist group and Israel. “Hamas has delivered its response to the mediators, confirming that Hamas and the factions agreed to…
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AT A GLANCE: APC dominates, LP, ADC draw blank — how political parties fared in the by-elections
TheCable News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results of Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in the country. The polls, which were conducted to fill vacant seats in the national assembly and state houses of assembly, produced a clear winner in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite smooth voting in some areas, the…
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Ibom Air Passenger, Emmanson Gives Graphics Details of What Transpired Between Her and Air Hostess
The recently released Ibom Air passenger,Comfort Emmanson has given graphics details of what transpired on board that led to her arrest and viral humiliation. In a video shared online, Emmanson expressed gratitude to those who stood by her during her ordeal. “I want to appreciate everyone who fought for me when I was in prison.…
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5 Most Employable Degrees in the UK
Vanguard News Choosing the right degree in the UK can shape your entire future. Pick wisely, and it could open the door to your dream job; make the wrong choice, and you may find yourself struggling in a competitive job market. With rising tuition fees and student loans, it’s more important than ever to choose…
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Refinery fraud: EFCC recovers billions as ex-NNPCL officials face prosecution
Punch Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri. Sunday PUNCH reliably gathered that the anti-graft agency was working to recover another N10bn and $13m allegedly siphoned…
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How security forces captured top Ansaru terrorist leaders: NSA
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that security forces recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu told newsmen in Abuja that the intelligence-led operation conducted between May and July decapitated the leadership of the Al-Qaeda-linked group and dealt “the most decisive blow…
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BREAKING: PDP agent arrested with N25.9m cash for alleged vote-buying in Kaduna
The Nation Newspaper Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote-buyer with over N25.9 million cash, allegedly meant to compromise Saturday’s bye-elections in the state. The suspect, Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was apprehended around 3:30am on Saturday in a popular hotel along Turunku Road in Kaduna metropolis by operatives of the Police and the Department…