Waiving JAMB for NCE admission unacceptable
The recent decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to grant admission waivers to candidates seeking the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) without sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is, on the surface, a “compassionate” response to a genuine crisis. Colleges of Education have been bleeding enrolment for years. The intention […]
Nigerian saxophonist G-Effect targets Guinness World Record for longest saxophone marathon
Nigerian saxophonist and music minister, Adekeye Gbemileke Samuel, popularly known as G-Effect, has announced plans to attempt the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Saxophone in a bid to inspire young talents and place Nigerian instrumental music on the global stage. Speaking about the challenge, G-Effect described the attempt as more than […]
My dream party: A blueprint for people-centered politics
By Babafemi Ojudu, CON In recent days, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the nature and evolution of political parties in Nigeria. It is that familiar season again—the time when political figures jump ship, abandoning long-standing affiliations and embracing new platforms, often alongside erstwhile rivals. Watching this churn, one cannot help but wonder: Do we […]
Yobe APC governorship candidate, Wali, receives certificate of return
…… Pledges continuity of progressive leadership By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, mni, has officially received his Certificate of Return following his emergence as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The certificate was presented on Friday after the […]
APC aspirant rejects Owo constituency 2 primary result, alleges manipulation
— Says he won all wards in Owo constituency 2 By Dayo Johnson Akure Hon. Adeola Taoheed Musa, an All Progressive Congress aspirant for Owo Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Funke Aruna winner, insisting he won across all wards. In […]
‘National headquarters hasn’t released Kwara National Assembly primaries results – Fagbemi
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara state Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Sunday Fagbemi has urged members of the public to ignore the result of Kwara South senatorial district primary, trending in an Online platform. Fagbemi speaking in an interview with journalists in ilorin on Friday noted that no results of National […]
