No fewer than 200,000 more candidates crossed the 200 average mark in the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination after the recent resit organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination Board, following the technical and human errors that marred the original exam. In the resit UTME results released on Sunday, JAMB noted that the majority…
Mr. Rufus Alani Oluranti Olaleye bowed out of active service as the Head of Local Government Administration on Friday 23rd May, 2025 at the Local Government Secretariat, Ake Abeokuta. The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Afeez Olaniyi Balogun congratulated Mr. Rufus Alani Olaleye on his retirement and 60th birthday celebration. The Local…
Fuel retailers in communities hosting the Port Harcourt refinery have kicked against plans to shut down the facility for a 30-day maintenance exercise. The shutdown, ordered by the refinery coordinator, Bayo Adenrele, has sparked concerns that it may lead to fuel scarcity and increased prices in Nigeria. The Retailers, through their group, the Host Community…
The Issele-Uku Community in Delta State’s Aniocha North Local Government Area has taken a spiritual approach to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities plaguing the area. The community’s traditional ruler, HRM Obi Nduka, led the initiative, citing the need for collective action against the menace. The community has faced numerous incidents of kidnapping and killings…
The father of Kehinde Paul Alade, a 14-year-old student killed by a police stray bullet in Ibadan, has demanded justice for his son’s death. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Alakia area of Ibadan, Oyo State, while Mr Odunayo Alade took his late son and brother to school. Mr Alade strongly refuted the police’s…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a price reduction for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across Nigeria. The new prices range from N875 to N905 per liter, depending on the location, marking a N15 reduction per liter nationwide. New Petrol Prices by Region: Lagos: N875 South-West: N885 North-East: N905 North-West & Central:…
The Oyo State Government has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) student who was hit by a stray bullet in Ibadan. According to the government, the student’s father was driving against traffic on Alakia Old Road when the incident occurred. In a statement…
The Management of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, led by the Executive Chairman Alhaji Lawal Adewale Wasiu FCA, paid a courtesy visit to CWAY Food and Beverages Ltd in Ota with the Executive Team and Local Government Management Team. The visit aimed to familiarize the Local Government with companies within its jurisdiction and foster a working relationship. During…
The reappointed Chairman of Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, Ms Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo alongside her Commissioners officially resumed duty on Monday, 19th May, 2025. Speaking at a reception held to welcome the newly reappointed Commission members, Onabanjo thanked the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON. for the trust he has in reappointing her and the Commissioners…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie, a Nollywood actress, has addressed concerns about her health after a video of her expressing a cancer fear recently went viral. In a footage from her Mercy’s Menu TV show, the actress discussed her health issues and unexpected weight loss with her colleague, Joke Silva, disclosing that she had a cancer scare and…
