Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed October 31, 2026, as the deadline for all public universities in Nigeria to conclude their admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja. According to resolutions adopted at the meeting, private…
Mararaba, a densely populated settlement on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory, remains a major route for workers and business owners commuting into Abuja. The area is known for its affordability, making it a popular residential choice for civil servants and private workers. However, the same location has now become a major traffic bottleneck,…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities in the 2026 admission exercise. The decision was reached during the annual JAMB policy meeting held in Abuja on Monday, where heads of tertiary institutions and education stakeholders gathered to determine admission guidelines for the new academic session. Under the…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the official list of the most preferred universities in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination applications. According to figures presented during the ongoing JAMB policy meeting in Abuja, Lagos State University emerged as the top choice among candidates nationwide, overtaking several long-established favourites. LASU recorded a total of…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised violent protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals across several communities in the country. In a public address on Monday, Ramaphosa described those behind the unrest as opportunists taking advantage of economic frustrations and unemployment to fuel violence and division. According to him, some individuals have illegally taken over…
Antonio Guterres has renewed calls for major reforms at the United Nations, saying Africa deserves stronger representation within the global organisation’s leadership structure. Speaking in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, Guterres said the current structure of the UN Security Council no longer reflects modern global realities. According to him, Africa continues to face a “historic injustice”…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that Nigeria’s public university system could witness another round of industrial action if governments fail to fully implement the 2025 agreement signed with the union. The warning followed the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo Adama University in Yola on May 9 and 10, 2026….
A planned protest against worsening insecurity in Borno State was halted on Monday after soldiers and military vehicles were stationed at Filling Polo in Maiduguri, the venue scheduled for the demonstration. Residents who intended to participate reportedly stayed away after witnessing the heavy security presence around the area early in the morning. The protest organisers…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered another outstanding performance as Galatasaray won the Turkish Super Lig title after a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday. The Super Eagles star scored two crucial goals to help Galatasaray secure their record 26th league title at RAMS Park in Istanbul. The victory also confirmed a fourth consecutive…
A Turkish Airlines aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers was evacuated on Monday after a landing gear fire was spotted during arrival at Kathmandu airport in Nepal. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members aboard the flight were safely evacuated without injuries. The aircraft, travelling from Istanbul to Kathmandu, had 277 passengers and 11…
