At the 2024 Policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja on Thursday, Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, issued a directive that only eligible students, those who are 18 years old, be admitted into tertiary institutions starting this year. This announcement received mixed reactions from vice-chancellors, rectors, and registrars present at…
Former President Donald Trump has announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Republican running mate for the upcoming United States presidential election, ending weeks of speculation over his choice. On the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran alongside Joe Biden in 2020, remains a key figure. Harris made history as the first Black…
Russia has issued a warning in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plans for a new defence union, describing the European Union as increasingly militarized and confrontational. Von der Leyen, who secured a second term in office following a European Parliament vote, outlined her vision to establish a European Defence Union within…
In Kenya, scenes of tear gas explosions, masked protesters waving the national flag, and unified chants have persisted for over a month as thousands rally against proposed tax hikes and broader government grievances. Recently, Kenyan President William Ruto, a prominent U.S. ally, launched a fiery accusation, claiming that anti-government demonstrators were funded by the American…
The United Nations has strongly denounced remarks made by David Mencer, an Israeli government spokesperson, accusing Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), of being a “terrorist sympathiser.” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, labeled Mencer’s comments as “reprehensible” and “downright dangerous.” In a videotaped speech, Mencer alleged…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, attended a crucial meeting at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. This meeting is part of ongoing discussions between labour leaders and the President regarding the national minimum wage. Minister of Information and…
Joe Bryant, the former La Salle basketball standout, has passed away. Bryant played at the Philadelphia school from 1973 to 1975 and later coached the Explorers from 1993 to 1996. His professional playing career spanned from 1975 to 1983 with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets, before continuing in Europe. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju In the past week, no fewer than 221 cases of oil theft were uncovered across various communities in the Niger Delta region, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has reported. According to the NNPC, incidents including illegal refineries, unauthorized connections, and pipeline vandalism were recorded between July 6 and 12. These incidents…
By Ayomide Otitoju Energy analysts have asserted that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) can obtain loans without the Federal Government’s approval. Amidst criticism over NNPC’s plan to secure a $20 billion oil-backed loan from undisclosed sources, Professor Emeritus and oil and gas expert, Wumi Iledare, clarified that NNPC operates as a private company….
