Author: Alade Adisa

The Ogun State government on Tuesday set up an 11-man administrative council to superintend over the management of various administrative and traditional responsibilities of Ijebu-Ode following the passing on of the former Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the age of 91 years. A statement by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, stated that the constitution of the administrative body was in line with the existing historical and traditional governance structure of Ijebu-Ode. “In line with the existing historical and traditional governance structure…

Wants dues paid The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said the federal government, Fag, cannot bait it with loan offers when many dues and allowances of its members have not been paid. The union has therefore described the loan offer as a Greek gift. This was the position of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, chapter of the union on Tuesday during a special Congress. READ ALSO: ASUU strike threat: NANS vows nationwide shutdown of critical assets The union also voted to support all the steps and actions being proposed by the national leadership to ensure the demands of the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has directed all candidates who uploaded their O-level results before the release of the final 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE) results to revisit accredited centres and re-upload their results. According to JAMB, all previously uploaded results have been cleared from its system to prevent discrepancies and ensure that only the official WAEC final results are used for admission processing. READ ALSO: JAMB probes 6,458 high-tech exam malpractice cases The Board explained in its weekly news bulletin on Monday that “some candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME,…

Okpebholo says no room for cultists  Any building or facility being used for cult related activities or kidnappings will be demolished by the Edo State government, Governor Monday Okpebholo has said. This is just as the governor reiterated the commitment of the government to rid the state of undesirable elements. The declaration followed the demolition of a building in Egbaen Community along Upper Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area of the state which was allegedly used as a base for cult initiation rites and ritual practices. READ ALSO: APC by-election victories show Tinubu’s dominance in Edo – Okpebholo The operation…

The face-off between former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and the incumbent, Dapo Abiodun took another dimension on Wednesday when the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the suspension of Daniel for alleged anti-party activities. And all of Daniel, Kunle Folarin, was also suspended for the same allegation. The notice of the suspension was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Publicity of the party in the state, Nuberu Olufemi, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. READ ALSO: Ogun govt declares Wednesday public holiday for Isese Day According to the statement, both…

No fewer than 13 persons were killed in the early hours of Tuesday as some gunmen shot sporadically into a mosque in Katsina State. The attack took place while worshippers were observing the early morning prayer. The attack happened in the farming community of Unguwan Mantau, Malumfashi Local Government Area. Officials say the assault was carried out in retaliation after villagers ambushed a bandit group days earlier, killing several gunmen, rescuing abducted victims, and seizing weapons. READ ALSO: Katsina gov Radda escapes with minor injuries in road accident  Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed…

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the release of admissions into Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria, marking a major milestone in promoting transparency, efficiency, and optimal capacity management in secondary school placements. The ministry, in a statement by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Tuesday, said, “The initiative, driven by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, ensures that all admissions are now fully automated and strictly conducted within the approved capacity of each school, eliminating previous challenges of overstretched facilities.” Speaking on the significance of the reform, Alausa stated: “This reform guarantees fairness, operational efficiency,…

While the federal government on Wednesday announced a ban on the setting up of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, academic staff unions in the university system have advised the FG on what to do. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Congress of University Academics, CONUA, while not condemning the step, called on the FG to act rationally. Evaluate existing ones – ASUU Reacting to the development, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, called on the FG to evaluate existing public tertiary institutions, especially universities set up recently. READ ALSO: ASUU: Lecturers grapple with hunger,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, is set to screen over 500 outstanding underaged candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. The exercise is slated to hold from September 22 to 26, 2025. According to resolutions from a virtual meeting held on Wednesday, the exercise will be overseen by a special technical committee set up by JAMB. READ ALSO: Prospective Engineering students dominate 2025 JAMB UTME top scorers Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced that three centres have been designated for the process: Lagos (397 candidates), Owerri (136 candidates), and Abuja (66 candidates). Oloyede explained…

Some Lagos residents have raised concerns over the persistent use of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across markets, parties, and retail outlets in the state despite the recent government ban. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents noted that nylon bags, plastic spoons, and other banned items remain widespread, especially in areas such as Ikotun, Ayobo, Okota, Ajao Estate, Ajah, and Iyana Ipaja. The Lagos State Government began full enforcement of the ban on SUPs below 40 microns on July 1, following an 18-month grace period after the initial announcement in January 2024. The prohibition covers…