Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a businessman in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, during an attack that also left a 10-year-old girl injured by gunfire. The incident occurred on Monday after the victim was reportedly followed from Kraal Market in Ago-Are to his filling station and later to his residence in Irawo, where he was abducted at gunpoint by three armed men and taken to […]
Nigeria is advancing talks with the World Bank over a fresh $1.25bn loan aimed at supporting economic reforms, job creation, and improved competitiveness, as the proposed facility moves closer to final approval. The loan, known as the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme, is expected to be presented for approval on June 26, 2026. If approved, it will become one of the largest World Bank facilities secured under […]
The Federal Government has warned tertiary institutions across Nigeria against conducting admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), declaring that any admission process carried out outside the approved platform will be regarded as illegal. The warning was issued during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, where authorities stressed the need to restore credibility, fairness, and transparency to Nigeria’s higher education admission process. According […]
The Federal Government has launched a major health intervention programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to detect, monitor, and respond quickly to disease outbreaks across the country. The initiative, valued at about €4.2 million, is being implemented in partnership with the European Union and the World Health Organization as part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s public health system and emergency response capacity over the next four years. The programme, […]
Here’s a rewritten version with a smoother flow and without the repeated sections: The Federal Government has announced that candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The new policy, which is expected to take effect from next year, is aimed at increasing access to teacher education and encouraging more students to pursue careers in the education […]
Here’s a rewritten and slightly extended version suitable for publication or broadcast: Tension is gradually rising in Jinrinwo Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State as residents have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene in an alleged move to remove their traditional ruler, Oba Olawole Ajimosun. The appeal was made by members of the Jinrinwo Descendants Union, who accused certain government officials of attempting to install another […]
The FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is already shaping up to be one of the most historic tournaments football has ever seen. With the competition expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches for the first time, the global showpiece will offer players more opportunities than ever to leave their names in football history books. From legendary icons chasing one final […]
The Federal Government has introduced new measures aimed at tackling drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including compulsory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for repeated offenders after treatment and rehabilitation efforts. Under the new policy, all newly admitted secondary school students will undergo mandatory drug integrity tests at the point of entry. The measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance […]
Fresh concerns have emerged over the 2027 governorship succession in Oyo State amid speculations that Governor Seyi Makinde may have endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor. Speaking in Ibadan, the coordinator of the forum, Rafiu Akinwale, called on the governor to honour an alleged agreement reached before the 2023 governorship election to prevent political tension and mistrust among stakeholders. Akinwale stated that the meeting held in Ogbomoso was attended […]
