Kwara State Polytechnic Expels 42 Students Over Exam Malpractice
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students following comprehensive investigations into examination malpractice by the institution’s Examination Malpractice Committee. According to a statement issued on Monday by Ibrahim Esin, Principal Assistant Registrar of the Academic Board Matters Division, the affected cohort comprises 31 Higher National Diploma (HND) and 11 National Diploma […]
Dangote: Stopping the Refinery Was Not an Option
The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated that backing down on the construction of his mega refinery was never an option, driven by his determination to rescue Nigeria from an annual $10 billion fuel subsidy drain. Speaking in a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Dangote explained that billions were previously lost to […]
Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn Fundamental Rights Suit to Oct 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a 1 billion Naira fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and two others until October 27 for a definite hearing. The suit also lists the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General […]
2027 Election: US Lobby Firm Claims Tinubu’s Push for Trump Meeting Failed
A Washington-based advocacy and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has claimed that the United States government rejected requests by President Bola Tinubu to secure a bilateral meeting and political endorsement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the firm, President Tinubu’s primary objective for planning an appearance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was […]
Sowore Criticizes Tinubu and Shettima Over Absence Without Handover
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for leaving the country simultaneously without formally transferring power. President Tinubu departed on August 30 for a working vacation in Europe as part of his annual leave, while Vice President Shettima left Abuja […]
FCT Residents Decry Rising Hardship as Fuel Prices Surge
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed deep concern over the persistent hike in petrol prices, stating that the continuous increases have heavily escalated transportation, food, and living costs. According to market checks across communities like Dei-Dei, Kubwa, and Dutse, petrol now sells between 1,450 and 1,500 Naira per litre at most filing […]
JAMB Lifts Ban on SIM Swapping and Email Changes
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted its restriction on SIM swapping and email changes, providing a secure pathway for candidates who have lost access to their registered contact details. The new policy took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026. It applies strictly to candidates who can no longer access their registered phone […]
JAMB Fires Staff Member Over Extortion of Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member caught extorting candidates, signaling a strict zero-tolerance approach to internal misconduct. According to the Board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday, the decisive action underscores that efforts to rid the examination process of fraud extend inward. “The Board once again warned […]
Kano to Begin Expanded Water Distribution as Major Plants Near Completion
The Kano State Government has announced plans to begin an expanded distribution of potable water across the state within the next week. The rollout follows the advanced stages of rehabilitation works on major water treatment plants, reservoirs, and regional schemes. According to a statement issued on Monday by Maryam Abdulqadir, Director of Public Enlightenment at […]
Nigerian Workers Demand N500 Fuel Price and Wage Review
Civil servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the escalating cost-of-living crisis, issuing a September 30 deadline for urgent economic relief. In a formal letter to the President, the labor coalition demanded that the Federal Government stabilize the pump price of petrol at […]
