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MAY 29 SPEECH: WE ARE LAYING FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, SAYS TINUBU

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 […]

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STOP ‘RECKLESS’ BORROWING NOW, ATIKU TELLS TINUBU

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 […]

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Education

NANS SLAMS WAEC OVER DELAYED ENGLISH EXAM

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 […]

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MAKINDE HANDS OVER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO ADEOYO STATE HOSPITAL

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 […]

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TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR UNIABUJA, 2 OTHER FEDERAL VARSITIES

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 […]

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OYO ASSEMBLY GETS MORE PROTEST LETTERS OVER CHIEFTAINCY LAW

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 […]

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Education

21,082 CANDIDATES ABSENT AS 99% SCORED BELOW 200 IN RESCHEDULED UTME — JAMB

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. […]

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TINUBU, GOVERNORS, MINISTERS, APC CHIEFS IN MID-TERM REVIEW

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 […]

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PRESIDENT TINUBU BACK IN ABUJA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night returned to Abuja after a two-day visit to the Vatican City in Rome, where he attended the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. He arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 6:50pm, was received by the senior members of the administration. In Rome, President Tinubu held talks with authorities of the Vatican on diplomatic and religious matters, […]

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Accident

OYO ASSEMBLY SEEKS JUSTICE FOR STUDENT KILLED BY POLICE STRAY BULLET

Oyo House of Assembly has described the death of a secondary school student who was fatally struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in Ibadan as “painful and unwarranted”. The incident was brought to the Assembly by Deputy Leader of the House, Hon Olasunkanmi Babalola under a Matter of Urgent Public Importance. According to him, the incident occurred on Tuesday when a police officer pursuing a suspect […]

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