The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the non-immigrant B1 and B2 visas of foreigners who entered the United States as short-term visitors but later applied for asylum. The move, being carried out by the US Department of State in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, could affect as…
Residents have raised concerns after two men allegedly posing as shoe repairers were arrested following suspicions that they were using the disguise to gain access to homes and steal clothes and other valuables. The suspects were reportedly operating along Poly Road in the Aba area of the Federal Polytechnic road Ado-Ekiti when residents noticed their…
Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, may have to stay away from their classrooms for some time, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared an indefinite strike at the institution. The Lapai branch of ASUU announced the industrial action on Monday after an emergency congress and a press conference held at…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified nationwide enforcement of the Federal Government’s ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET/plastic bottles below 200ml. NAFDAC, in a statement dated August 24, 2026, said the enforcement followed the expiration of the approved transition period given to manufacturers and other…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 65. The renowned Yoruba actor reportedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced the death during a live session on her Instagram page. The development comes days after Kira revealed that her father was battling…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State will commence a two-week annual leave on Monday, August 24, 2026, the state government has announced. The leave is part of the governor’s statutory annual leave entitlement. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji will continue to attend…
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…
