WHO reports 14,000 cases of monkeypox globally, five deaths in Africa, 17 cases in Nigeria.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 14,000 cases of monkeypox worldwide, with five deaths reported in Africa, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. Most of the cases reported thus far have been found in Europe, particularly among men who have sex with men, the WHO said, although all the deaths have occurred […]
JAMB removes NABTEB as requirement for direct entry into university.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations (JAMB) on Thursday said A’level results by the National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) will no longer be considered for admission into higher institutions after 2022. JAMB registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede said this during the 2022 policy meeting held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. “The Honorable […]
JAMB approves cut-off marks for varsities, polytechnics
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, approved cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics in the country. The decision was taken after a heated session comprising officials from JAMB, the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, and the National Board for Technical Education among others. For the polytechnics, 100 cut-off mark was approved […]
Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses For the 6th Time In 2022, Country Thrown Into Darkness
Nigeria’s National grid has collapsed for the sixth time this year. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company on Wednesday on its Twitter page announced the collapse of the grid which occurred at about 11:27 am. “Dear Customers, we regret to inform you of a system collapse on the National grid at precisely 11:27 am today, Wednesday […]
Confusion as N179/litre fuel price controversy worsens
A document displaying the costs of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in various regions of Nigeria is causing confusion among PMS consumers as the Federal Government remained mute about the matter on Tuesday. Although some operators in the downstream oil sector alleged that the fuel prices were approved by government, many others debunked the […]
ASUU declares continuation of strike, disowns breakaway faction
Hopes of undergraduates returning to the classroom anytime soon have again been dashed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ruled out any possibility of suspending its six months old strike. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, accused the Ministry of Labour and Employment, chaired by Chris Ngige […]
NNPC quietly approves petrol pump price hike to N179/litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has approved an upward review in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N165 per litre to N179 per litre, effective today (Tuesday). NNPC in a notice to fuel marketers directed them to change the petrol price on pumps to the new price effective today. This […]
Bayo Lawal takes oath of office as Oyo Deputy Governor
A former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General in Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, has been sworn in as the new deputy governor in Oyo State. Lawal, a native of Kishi in Oke Ogun geo-political zone, took the oath of office administered by the Chief Judge in the state, Justice Munta Abimbola. The ceremony […]
How late Ada Ameh battled grief, mental issues
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, popular for her role as Emu in Africa Magic family drama, The Johnsons, died on Sunday night. The news of the actress’s death shocked fans and colleagues and was made public on Monday. In this piece, highlights of how grief, loss, mental breakdown, and other issues shaped the life of […]
Beyond dancing, things to know about incoming Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday morning declared Ademola Adeleke the Governor-Elect of Osun State after scoring a majority of votes cast in the governorship election in the state. The victory came for Adeleke nearly four years after failing by a small margin in his bid to govern Osun State. On Saturday, Adeleke polled […]