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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…
The Security Division of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Saturday prevented journalists from covering the institution’s 45th convocation ceremony at Mamman Kontagora Square, sparking widespread criticism from media practitioners. Correspondents from major media houses, including the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Daily Trust, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC),…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sparked a national debate by advocating for a single, non-renewable term for both state governors and the President of Nigeria. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, and board members, Bago explained that the fear of losing a second-term election often…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially refuted claims that candidates who have already matriculated or are currently studying in Nigerian universities are barred from sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media and other unverified channels. Speaking in Port…
In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for its 2025/2026 academic session loan scheme from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension is aimed at providing students across the country with additional time to complete their applications and secure financial support for tertiary education….
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 32 students from its academic programmes over various acts of indiscipline, including involvement in sexually explicit video misconduct, examination fraud, drug-related activities and other behaviours considered contrary to the institution’s code of conduct. The disclosure was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to fully declare their current admission or matriculation status, warning that failure to comply could lead to the forfeiture of both existing admissions and new examination registrations. The examination body issued…
Nigerian football was plunged into mourning on Tuesday following the sudden death of Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, in a tragic road accident in Umunede, Delta State. The incident comes just days after the Nigerian national team secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco….
Joaquin Wike, son of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has marked a major academic milestone by earning a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management and Technology Change from the prestigious King’s College London. The graduation ceremony, held on January 22, was a celebration that brought together family, close friends, and prominent…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final timetable for the 2026 Common-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB‑WASSCE) for private candidates. This announcement, made on WAEC’s official X handle, comes ahead of the examination’s scheduled commencement, providing private candidates across Nigeria with the critical schedule needed to prepare effectively for…
