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BREAKING: JAMB admits to errors in 2025 UTME

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday finally admitted to errors which affected the performance of students during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)....

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Insecurity: Bandits have kidnapped over 200 of my constituents – Zamfara Rep...

A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has cried out over the escalating security situations in his constituency, lamenting that over 200 of his constituents have...

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Bandits feed newborn twins to dogs in Zamfara

A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji, has decried the “terrifying insecurity” in his constituency, narrating how “bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs.” He painted...

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NUC approves 21 academic programmes for UNIPORT

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 21 academic programmes for the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) following a rigorous accreditation exercise conducted across universities...

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JAMB admits to errors in 2025 UTME

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday finally admitted to errors which affected the performance of students during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)....

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JAMB reschedules UTME for 379,997 candidates in South-East, Lagos

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates who were affected by technical issues...

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89 Katsina men in Lekki are Dangote refinery workers, says Police Command

The Lagos State Police Command has dispelled rumours circulating on social media regarding a group of 89 men seen in the Ibeju-Lekki area, clarifying that the men are legitimate labourers hired for...

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Insecurity: Stop sacrificing our children – Parents of military personnel...

Family members of soldiers killed during recent battles against insurgents in the North-East have mourned the death of their loved ones, urging the government to put an end to the bloodbath in the...

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Jehovah’s Witnesses hold annual convention series to inspire individuals,...

Realizing that many in the community are concerned about matters of faith and spirituality, Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting all to their annual global convention series, which has the theme “Pure...

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Benue policeman kills final-year student during stop-and-search operation

A 400-level student at Kwararafa University, Wukari in Taraba State, Ahenjir Emmanuella, has been allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer during a stop-and-search operation in...

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Police stray bullet kills WASSCE candidate in Ibadan

A stray bullet has allegedly killed a candidate who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) being organised by the West...

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JAMB announces mop-up examinations for absentee candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a fresh round of mop-up examinations to accommodate the over 5.6 per cent of candidates who missed the just-concluded 2025 Unified...

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Insecurity: We have Boko Haram informants among politicians, soldiers – Gov....

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has alleged that some Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces are acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Zulum made the...

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Armed herdsmen shoot Catholic priest, kidnap two others in Benue

The Catholic priest in charge of St. John Quasi Parish, Jimba, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, was reportedly shot by suspected armed herdsmen along the Makurdi–Naka Road. The priest was shot Saturday evening...

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Residents panic as explosion rocks Abuja Barracks

An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby. Sources disclosed that one person sustained...

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Gunmen invade Abuja estate, abduct residents

A group of heavily armed kidnappers invaded Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, holding residents hostage for over an hour. According to terrified...

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $21.5bn loan

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for the 2025-2026 external borrowing plan of $21.5 billion. The president also sought the approval of the senate for a loan request of 15...

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Bandits raid three Niger communities, kill villagers, burn JTF camp

About 100 heavily armed bandits on Tuesday stormed three communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an unspecified number of villagers, burning homes, and looting properties,...

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Students write WAEC in the dark amid blackout, insecurity

Secondary school students sitting for the 2025 West African Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) sat for their English paper in the dark amid blackout and insecurity. The Guardian learnt...

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FRSC blames speeding for death of 21 Kano athletes

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed fatigue and excessive speed for the tragic road crash that claimed the lives of 21 Kano State athletes and officials returning from the just-concluded...

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