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U.S. RESTRICTS NIGERIANS, OTHERS TO SINGLE ENTRY, THREE-MONTH VISAS

Beginning from today Nigerians successful applicants for United States (U.S.) non-immigrant visitation will be granted a maximum three-month, single entry visas. The U.S. embassy in Abuja announced the State Department decision yesterday. It explained that many other countries are also affected by the action. Before now, a regular Nigerian visitor to the United States was granted up to five-year visa depending on eligibility. The latest development, according to the embassy, is based on reciprocity. In a statement the embassy said: […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

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FG sets minimum admission age for tertiary institutions at 16 years

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially set the minimum admission age for entry into the nation’s tertiary institutions at 16 years old. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja on Tuesday. Alausa emphatically stated that this age requirement is “not negotiable.” He also issued a stern warning that any admission conducted outside of the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

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Olubadan succession: Ladoja returns next week as Olakulehin’s mourning begins

Members of the Olubadan-In-Council are expected to commence the process of installing the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as 21 day mourning period in honor of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, began on Tuesday. The declaration of the mourning period is in accordance with an age-long tradition of Ibadan land. Oba Olakulehin passed away early Monday morning after a brief illness. He died at a private hospital in the Jericho area of Ibadan. It reports that Oba […]

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Olubadan: Ibadan begins 21-day mourning for late Oba Olakulehin

A 21-day mourning period has been declared in Ibadan to honour the passing of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died in the early hours of Monday after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in the city. The mourning period, which commenced on Tuesday, is in line with the age-old tradition of the ancient city. Following the conclusion of the mourning period, members of the Olubadan-in-Council are expected to begin the traditional process of selecting and […]

todayJuly 8, 2025

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Oyo traffic agency issues last warning to roadside traders

The Oyo State government has issued a final notice to traders at the Ogunpa Central International Market, Ibadan, to desist from displaying goods on the roadside, setting July 21 for enforcement. The government also told the traders to maintain proper setbacks for free movement of people or face sanctions. During a sensitisation campaign at the market, the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, Major Adekoya Adesagba (retd.), expressed displeasure over the incessant use of roadways for commercial […]

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JUST IN: FG sets admission age at 16

The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board held in Abuja. Alausa, while declaring the meeting open, emphasised that the age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable. He warned that any admission carried out outside the Central Admissions Processing System would be considered illegal. The minister further stated […]

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SENATE BRACES FOR SHOWDOWN AS NATASHA PLANS RETURN TODAY

There is palpable fear that the Senate leadership may clash with the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her threat to attend the plenary today. The upper chamber is, however, bracing for a showdown and insisted that it would not take any official action on the matter until the review of the Certified True Copy of the court’s pronouncement. Akpoti-Uduaghan had told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media that she would resume […]

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OLUBADAN’S PASSING SEVEN DAYS TO FIRST ANNIVERSARY SHAKES CITY

Ibadan, the  brown roof city stood still yesterday, following the passage of Oba Fredrick Owolabi Olakulehin. The revered monarch joined his ancestors three days after his 90th birthday and seven days before his first coronation anniversary. Tributes poured in from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, Emir of Ilorin Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and many others. Recovering from initial shock, many well-wishers thronged the Bodija home and family […]

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OLUNLOYO: IBADAN POLY AUTHORITIES WARN STUDENTS AGAINST PROTEST

The management of the recently renamed Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, formerly known as The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has warned the students of the institution against any planned protest, scheduled for Tuesday (today). In a statement released by the Acting Registrar/Secretary to the Council of the institution, Joseph Ogunjimi in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, the management advised parents and guardians to call their children or wards to order. Reports  have it that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, had renamed the institution in […]

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