…As Mathematics requirement relaxed for Arts students In a bold move aimed at widening access to Higher Education, the Federal Government on Tuesday 14th October, 2025 announced a comprehensive overhaul of admission entry requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions. A reform projected to boost annual tertiary intakes from 700,000 to one million students. The new policy,…
…Describes her as a rare gem and pillar of grace By Adenike Olowe The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Olaniyi Afeez Balogun, has felicitated Mama Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the beloved mother of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, celebrated today, Wednesday, October…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation. The President’s letter of nomination was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly in Abuja. Citing…
The Nigerian Army has commenced a full-scale investigation into the mysterious deaths of a Soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, and his wife, whose lifeless bodies were discovered in their apartment at the Wawa Cantonment, New Bussa, Niger State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, 12th October, 2025 reportedly threw the entire military community into…
United States President Donald Trump has admitted he is uncertain about making heaven, even though he believes he has made life better for many people through his leadership. Trump made the statement during an interview at the White House, aired on Fox News on Monday 13th October, 2025. The session, anchored by journalist Peter Doocy,…
By Adenike Olowe The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has officially announced the commencement of the LGSC Week 2025 Awards, an annual event designed to celebrate excellence and dedication within the State’s Local Government system. In a statement issued on Monday, October 13, 2025, the Chairman of the Commission, Ms. Olivia Olubukunola Onabanjo,…
The Federal Government (FG) has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it may enforce the no-work-no-pay policy if the Union fails to suspend its ongoing two-week warning strike. In a statement released late Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the Government accused ASUU of failing to cooperate…
The Federal Government has received 130 hectares of land from the Ogun State Government for the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, marks a major milestone in the government’s drive to decongest seaports and boost regional trade. Speaking…
In a major relief for Nigerians battling kidney-related ailments, the Federal Government has announced a 76 per cent reduction in the cost of dialysis sessions across selected public hospitals in the Country. Under the new subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of a single dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,…
President Bola Tinubu has granted a Presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, the woman sentenced to death for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017. Sanda, who had been on death row since 2020, was among several inmates recently granted clemency by the Federal Government following recommendations from the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy….
