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Fresh data released from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) admission statistics has revealed the institutions most preferred by candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions this year. According to figures linked to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board admission database, Lagos State University emerged as the most selected first-choice institution among candidates, followed…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially retained 150 as the minimum admissible score for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was announced on Monday during JAMB’s annual Policy Meeting on Admissions held in Abuja, where stakeholders across the tertiary education sector gathered to determine admission guidelines for universities,…

The Federal Government has announced that candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education across Nigeria will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The development is part of efforts aimed at encouraging more students to enrol in teacher education programmes and…

Hon. Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as Elege, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusiveness and grassroots development following a special visitation to persons living with disabilities across Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The outreach, carried out alongside zonal coordinators which is being chaired by Woli Omotara within the local government, was aimed…

Tragedy struck on Sunday evening as a final-year part-time student of University of Benin was reportedly shot dead by suspected gunmen near the institution’s Ugbowo main gate. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, May 10, 2026, shortly after the victim finished writing his semester examination and was leaving the campus in his GLK SUV. Eyewitnesses…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday night at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating outstanding achievements in African film, television and digital storytelling. Top winners of the night included My Father’s Shadow, which clinched Best Movie, while Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor emerged Best Lead Actor…

Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Anambra State have donated ₦10.7 million towards the purchase of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 expression of interest form, while also endorsing him for a second term in office. The students, who gathered at the Igbariam campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, said the gesture was in…

As political realignments and grassroots consultations continue to shape the build-up to the next electoral cycle in Oyo State, House of Assembly aspirant, Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as ELEGE, has intensified efforts to consolidate local support across communities in Ona Ara. The aspirant under the Action Democratic Party (ADP) on Saturday paid a royal…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested members of a suspected syndicate allegedly involved in malpractice and illegal activities linked to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The suspects were reportedly apprehended during a coordinated operation following intelligence reports on activities aimed at compromising the integrity of the examination process. According…

The United States government has begun enforcing tougher measures against parents who fail to pay child support, including revoking their international passports. According to reports by the Associated Press and Reuters, the new enforcement drive will initially affect about 2,700 Americans who owe at least $100,000 in unpaid child support obligations. Authorities, however, say the…