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FG dismisses report claiming JAMB no longer required for university admissions
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports circulating in some newspapers and online platforms alleging that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, described the report as false and misleading,…
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to South–South Cooperation at World Food Forum 2025
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to strengthening South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as a key strategy for transforming agrifood systems and promoting sustainable development among developing nations. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, made the declaration during the Ministerial Dialogue on SSTC at the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025, held in…
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Osun-born NDA graduates urge Adeleke govt to address low representation in military
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A delegation of newly commissioned military officers from Osun State has called on the state government to bridge the gap in military representation between Osun and other states in the Nigerian Armed Forces. The officers, all recent graduates of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Office of…
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UNICEF, US donors laud Osun community’s success over tropical diseases
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United States National Committee (US NATCOM) for UNICEF have commended the Faji community in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State for its remarkable success in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and attaining open defecation-free status. The commendation came during a town hall meeting organized by the…
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Lookman set to join Osimhen at Galatasaray
The transfer uncertainty surrounding Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman could soon be over, as reports from Fotomac indicate that the Nigerian international may be heading to the Turkish Super Lig, with Galatasaray preparing a move to sign him. According to the report, Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, has identified Lookman as a key target as he looks to strengthen his squad ahead…
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Rule of law vs. rhetoric: Rebutting the “March of Folly” critique, by Bukola Oyeniyi
Introduction I would like to thank Mr. Christopher Chidera for his detailed response to my essay. Engaging in open discourse about Mr. Nnamdi Kanu’s case is essential, and I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my position. That said, I was taken aback by the barrage of personal insults and name-calling in his critique – especially coming from a legal practitioner.…
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Fintiri, PDP delegation tour Ibadan ahead of 2025 Elective National Convention
By Adejayan Gbenga – The National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has arrived in Ibadan to evaluate Oyo State’s readiness for the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention. The delegation, led by NCOC Chairman and Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commenced an on-site assessment of key facilities and arrangements in preparation for…
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Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to ‘save’ DR Congo from crisis
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to “save” his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, resolved to rally Congolese to oppose the “dictatorship” of President Félix Tshisekedi, according to a document seen by the BBC. Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya dismissed it as a…
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Presidential clemency still under review, says AGF Fagbemi
By Kunle Sanni – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified that no inmate has yet been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi explained that the process is still at the final administrative review stage. He said the review is necessary to ensure…
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Over a decade of shaping the LPG conversation in Nigeria, by Adedayo Oketola
My journey with Nigeria’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry began in 2009, two years after NLNG led the charge to establish the Domestic LPG Supply Project. At that time, awareness, infrastructure, and consumption were still at very early stages of development. I covered major global industry events, including the 22nd World LPG Forum in 2009 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,…
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