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LASG Rejects JAMB’s 150 Cut-Off Mark, Insists On 185 Minimum for Varsity Admission

The Lagos State Government has formally opposed the 150 minimum cut-off mark recently approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Highlighting...

Family confirms Alex Ekubo died of kidney cancer, reveals actor’s last moments

By David Adebayo The family of beloved Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has officially confirmed his transition, sharing the somber news with his fans...

N10.4bln Canadian Loud Seized as NDLEA Busts Major Drug Shipment in Lagos

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stepped up its aggressive crackdown on drug trafficking networks, as operatives this...

Ekiti Poll: Weak Law Enforcement Fueling Vote Buying in Nigeria, Says PAACA

By Maryanne Awuya Ahead of the Ekiti governorship election, the Executive Director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Ezenwa...

Beyond Colonialism: Tony Elumelu Pushes for Global Investment in Africa

Nigerian business tycoon Tony Elumelu has urged Africans to warmly welcome investors from every corner of the world and finally move beyond colonial-era...

2027: Nigerian Elections Will Be Decided by Strategy, Not Zoning — Momodu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has described the ongoing debate over zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections...

18.3m Out-of-School Children Estimate Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Nigeria Expands National Data Mapping

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A long standing international estimate placing Nigeria’s out-of-school children population at 18.3 million is coming under renewed scrutiny following a...

Nigeria’s Debt Servicing to Hit $11.6bln in 2026, Tinubu Reveals in Kenya

President Bola Tinubu has said that debt obligations are consuming half of Nigeria’s wealth, with $11.6 billion earmarked for debt servicing this year....

Updated: FG Defends UTME Exemption for NCE Admissions, Cites Low Enrolment Crisis

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Colleges...

Oshiomhole to Senate: Don’t Weaponize Rules Against Rivals

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has again criticised the Senate’s controversial amendment to its standing rules. He warned that altering parliamentary procedures...

NPA CEO Dantsoho Set to Steer West Africa’s AI-Secured Port Future at PMAWCA Summit in Lagos  

By Samuel Akpan Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is poised to anchor high-stakes talks on artificial intelligence and regional...

Nigeria Must Boost Plant Biosecurity to End Food Insecurity — NAQS

By Maryanne Awuya To shield Nigeria’s food systems and global trade from the rising tide of pests and diseases, the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine...

Health Sector Crisis: NANNM Sounds Alarm Over Outdated Payroll Systems, Poor Staff Welfare

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Some health institutions administrators are facing allegations of payroll fraud for allegedly retaining the names of migrated nurses on their...

National Crisis: 57,000 Nurses Fled Nigeria in Five Years Over Low Pay, Insecurity — NANNM

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has raised alarm over the worsening migration of healthcare workers, disclosing...

ISIS Relocating Operations to West Africa, US Intelligence Alerts

The U.S. 2026 counterterrorism strategy has identified Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin as critical fronts against a rising global terror threat. The...

Breaking: Beloved Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo Reportedly Passes Away Following Illness in Lagos

Reports indicate that Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has sadly passed away after complications from an illness at a hospital in Lagos. Family, friends,...