The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that some Nigerian students may be receiving financial support from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) without informing their parents. Oyedele made the statement during a media briefing in Abuja while responding to a participant who said his three children in…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified its policy on under-16 candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions, explaining that candidates below the stipulated age can sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but may not be admitted unless they meet special requirements. The clarification was contained in a…
The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced activities to mark the 2026 International Youth Day with a youth awareness walkathon aimed at promoting peaceful youth engagement, responsible citizenship and stronger police-youth partnerships across the state. The walkathon, held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, commenced at about 7am from the Area Command Headquarters, Ado Central, Okesha,…
Sons and daughters of Ado-Ekiti have gathered in large numbers to celebrate the annual Udiroko Festival, an enduring cultural event that commemorates the history, heritage and founding of the ancient Ado-Ekiti Kingdom. The colourful celebration brought together indigenes, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and visitors in Ado-Ekiti for a day of cultural displays, traditional…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the high cost of cement in Nigeria, saying Nigerians currently pay more for the building material than consumers in several other African countries. The commission has consequently commenced an investigation into possible price manipulation in Nigeria’s cement industry, following widespread complaints about rising…
President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Omoyele Sowore and other political leaders have signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Tuesday at an event organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with The Kukah Centre, ahead of the official commencement…
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has warned Nigerians against jungle justice, declaring that anyone who assaults or kills a suspected criminal through mob action will face murder charges. Disu issued the warning in a viral video while directing police authorities across the country to intensify the fight against extrajudicial killings and mob attacks. The…
Omoyele Sowore has criticised the NDLEA for destroying cannabis farms in Edo State, urging the Federal Government to legalise and regulate cannabis cultivation to create jobs and generate revenue. Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to stop destroying cannabis farms…
Oil companies looking to invest in new deep offshore projects in Nigeria now have a new incentive to consider. The Federal Government has introduced a 70:30 profit-sharing arrangement for eligible projects, with contractors getting 70 per cent of the profit oil and the government taking 30 per cent. President Bola Tinubu approved the new incentive…
The Edo State House of Assembly has witnessed a major change in its leadership, following the resignation of Hon. Blessing Agbebaku as Speaker during Monday’s plenary. Agbebaku resigned from the position on Monday, August 17, 2026, after which Hon. Yekini Idaiye was inaugurated as the new Speaker of the House. Shortly after taking over, Idaiye…
