NYSC clears self of wrongdoing in Ogun poly student’s death
The Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, Ogun State, Mrs Olayinka Nasamu, on Wednesday said it knew nothing over a hit-and-run driver who crushed to death a student of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Aiyepe Annexe, Pelumi David Idowu, in front…
2024 UTME: JAMB releases list of most preferred Nigerian universities by candidates
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Lagos State University (LASU) and University of Lagos (UNILAG) have emerged the most preferred tertiary institutions by candidates who sat the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). While UNILORIN ranked first with 64.143 applicants, LASU ranked…
Kano Emirate Crisis: Governor presents appointment letter to reinstated emir
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented a letter of appointment to the new Emir of Gaya Emirate, Aliyu Abdulkadir. The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. This followed…
Court Dismisses Suit by Abba Kyari Seeking to Stop Drug Trafficking Charges
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, seeking to quash the drug trafficking charge filed against him. Kyari is standing trial alongside four members of his team —Sunday…
Edo Deputy Governor Shuaibu Escapes Assassination Attempt As Gunmen Kill Police Orderly
At least a policeman reportedly died on Thursday when some gunmen attacked the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu’s security details in Benin, Edo State. The gun battle which was captured in a viral video seen on X by SaharaReporters…
Labour accepts new minimum wage, give reasons
The leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced that they have accepted the N70,000 minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers by President Bola Tinubu. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President…
FG bans admissions for under 18 into tertiary institutions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Thursday announced a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in the country. Mamman announced during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation…
Oyo clears air on Olubadan stool rumour
The Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone to become the next Olubadan. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said that the government…
BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers with a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu announced the decisions at the meeting held with leaders of TUC and…
Again, Nigeria drops on FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one spot in the FIFA World Ranking, to 39th place in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team maintained its 1,498.93 points from June. The News Agency…