JAMB to Set 2026 Admission Cut-Off Marks at May 11 Policy Meeting
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions will take place on May 11, where key decisions on admission processes for the 2026/2027 academic session will be finalised. According to a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the meeting will be held at the Body of Benchers […]
Sokoto Police Debunk Viral Claim of Officer Escorting Hisbah Commander
The Sokoto State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral claim alleging that a Superintendent of Police was seen escorting a Hisbah commander in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command described the circulating post on X and other platforms as misleading, noting that the image being shared was taken out […]
Outrage in Lagos as 10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Dies After Abuse, Neglect
Residents of the Igando area of Lagos have been left in shock following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl, identified as Faith, under circumstances suggesting prolonged abuse and neglect. The incident, which occurred on Jemesi Papa Street in Egan, has drawn widespread outrage after neighbours alleged that the child suffered weeks of maltreatment before […]
NDLEA Arrests Two Octogenarians, Others in Nationwide Drug Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men, aged 83 and 78, alongside several other suspects in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations across multiple states. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led raids targeting illicit drug […]
Nigeria Records N5.13tn Oil Revenue Windfall Amid Global Price Surge
Nigeria recorded an estimated N5.13tn windfall in oil revenue within two months, driven largely by a sharp rise in global crude prices linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed earnings far above the Federal Government’s 2026 budget assumptions, which were based on a benchmark oil price of $64.85 per barrel, […]
Motorists in Abuja Decry Rising Petrol Prices, Demand Urgent Government Intervention
Motorists in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have intensified calls for urgent government action following a fresh surge in petrol prices, which they say is worsening economic hardship and disrupting transportation across Abuja. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday show that fuel prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. While petrol previously […]
Olubadan Advocates Community Policing to Tackle Insecurity
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed his call for the adoption of community policing as a key strategy to address insecurity across Nigeria. The monarch made the appeal at a luncheon organised by the Olubadan Palace in honour of participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC 19, 2026) […]
US Moves to Tie Nigeria Aid to Security Progress
The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a proposal to withhold 50 per cent of U.S. aid to Nigeria unless the country demonstrates measurable progress in addressing insecurity, protecting civilians, and ensuring accountability. The measure is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programmes appropriations bill, which outlines […]
Expert Urges Financial System That Reflects Nigeria’s Cultural Realities for Economic Growth
A Professor of Banking and Finance, Wilfred Ugwuanyi, has said Nigeria’s long-term economic stability depends on building a financial system that reflects the country’s cultural diversity while remaining inclusive and efficient. Ugwuanyi made the call on Thursday while delivering the 39th inaugural lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) headquarters in Abuja. According […]
NOA Boss Lanre Issa-Onilu Hails Nigerian Workers’ Resilience, Urges Productivity and Integrity
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication, and contributions to national development. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, Issa-Onilu described workers as the backbone of national growth and key drivers of Nigeria’s economic progress. He said the annual […]
