COEASU faults FG’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates
… Warns on falling standards ABUJA — The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) on Wednesday faulted the Federal Government’s decision to grant admission exemptions to candidates seeking admission…
Nigeria targets 50% reduction in road crashes by 2030 – FRSC
ABUJA — The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has said that Nigeria is positioning itself to lead Africa in road safety advancement, collaboration and…
Edo Security Squad Arrests 12 Suspected Cultists, Seals Alleged Initiation Centres in Benin
Men of the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during…
Okpebholo celebrates ex-Governor Igbinedion at 69
BENIN CITY – The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated former governor, Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, on his 69th birthday, describing him as a key figure in the…
Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being improperly commenced. Justice…
Court sentences ex-Power Minister to 75 years imprisonment
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment in absentia over N33.8 billion money laundering offences. Justice James…
Stakeholders back JAMB initiative on underage varsity admissions
ABUJA – Stakeholders in the education sector have commended the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for convening the board’s first national stakeholder engagement on underage…
NPFL: NFF hands Referee Indefinite Ban Over Controversial Rangers Penalty
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Refereeing Development Committee has suspended referee Yakubu Adamu indefinitely from all league and football-related activities following his performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League clash…
Tinubu backs Nigeria’s hosting of CAF congress, awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony. The approval was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement…
Edo Police introduce new anti-crime tactical unit
… Edo Security Squad arrests 12 suspected cultists, seals alleged initiation centres in Benin BENIN CITY – The Edo State Police Command has unveiled a new specialised tactical formation known…