The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 90 percent of the available spaces for the Optional Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country have been filled. The board said only a few slot is left in some states. JAMB, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian
READ MORETension Rises in Osun State Over Attempt to Reinstate Sacked Local Government Chairmen and Councillors Tension is mounting in Osun State as controversy brews over the reinstatement of sacked local government chairmen and councillors. The Osun State government has scheduled fresh council elections across the 30 local government areas this weekend. However, the state’s leading
READ MOREA police division in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State, has reportedly been set ablaze by enraged youths. According to Naija News, the attack on the station followed the alleged death of a young boy in police custody, reportedly due to torture. Sources who spoke to The Nation revealed that
READ MORECertain Islamic leaders in South-West Nigeria have pledged to oppose and vote against politicians who resist the creation of Sharia courts in the region. They have also warned of legal action against any governor who obstructs the implementation of Sharia, asserting that such resistance violates Muslims’ religious rights. Several Islamic groups, such as the Supreme
READ MOREMudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has initiated legal action at the Lagos State High Court, demanding his immediate reinstatement to the position of Speaker. Court documents obtained by Peoples Gazette reveal that Obasa asserts his removal from office on January 13, 2025, was illegal. The lawsuit, filed on
READ MOREThe tragic incident involving Akinola Oyabiyi near Akure Airport highlights the escalating security concerns in the region. Oyabiyi, a 46-year-old health worker, was killed by suspected kidnappers on Tuesday evening while driving home near the airport in Ondo State’s Akure North Local Government Area. This area has seen a recent uptick in violent activities, including
READ MOREGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has released N2.5 billion to pay gratuities for local government pensioners who retired in 2013. Speaking in Akure during the launch of the fourth bulk payment of outstanding gratuities, Aiyedatiwa emphasized his commitment to clearing all owed gratuities for workers in the state. He outlined a system of
READ MOREThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has decided to sit out the upcoming local government election set for February 22. This comes after a Court of Appeal ruling earlier this week brought back their sacked members to office, and the party isn’t happy with the state’s plans to push ahead with the poll.
READ MOREAbuja—The House of Representatives has directed the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to suspend the proposed hike in telecommunications tariffs until service quality improves. The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved during Tuesday’s plenary by Hon. Oforji Oboku. Presenting the motion,
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