A pilgrim from Plateau State has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the 2025 Hajj exercise. The deceased, which is identified as Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, was said to have died due to complications from diabetes. This was confirmed in a statement released to newsmen in Jos on Tuesday by the Executive Secretary of the Muslim state Pilgrims Welfare board Mr. Daiyabu Dauda. She was reported to have passed away at […]
The Oyo State Government has donated 31 modern surgical equipment to the Ring Road State Hospital in Ibadan to boost surgical excellence and enhance access to quality healthcare. Governor Seyi Makinde, who was represented at the official handover by his Executive Assistant on Administration, Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, said the equipment would significantly strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver comprehensive medical services. In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the […]
President Bola Tinubu says his reforms of the past two years in office are laying a sustainable foundation for a more prosperous future for Nigerians. Tinubu, who was elected as President on May 29, 2023, stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda was working to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and supports every Nigerian. He framed these efforts as building […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to seek new external and domestic loans, describing the move as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s economic future. In a statement on Thursday via X, Atiku said the proposed borrowing of $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion — totaling over $24 billion — would dangerously increase the country’s debt profile, raising concerns about […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the West African Examinations Council for delaying the English Language exam in the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations. In a statement released on Thursday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, said, shifting the exam from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. put students’ safety at risk. Ajasa stressed that WAEC’s failure should not affect the students. The National Association of Nigerian […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially handed over 31 new medical equipment to the management of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, as part of efforts to upgrade the facility to the level of a University Teaching Hospital. Speaking on behalf of the governor, his Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe, noted that the initiative reflects the government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and medical […]
Two months after sacking the governing council of the University of Abuja, , President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, the President had disbanded UNIABUJA’s council and removed the Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy surrounding her qualifications. This development was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has received multiple protest letters and petitions following the recent passage of the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill. The Assembly had earlier passed the bill, which introduces a rotational system for the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs among the Alaafin of Oyo, Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Soun of Ogbomosoland, on a two-year basis. This followed the adoption of a report by […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of the recently conducted 2025 UTME resit examination for candidates at centres impacted by technical glitches, saying 99 per cent scored below 200 The results indicated that of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the examination, 21,082, representing 93 per cent, were absent. No reason was, however, given for the high absence rate of the candidates in the rescheduled examination. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to embark on a period of introspection, evaluating the performance of its elected officials at both federal and subnational levels. The performance of the Tinubu Administration, including that of governors after two years, will come under the searchlight at a summit billed for the Banquet Hall at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today. The event will host over 2,500 participants, including members of […]
