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Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the unified tertiary matriculation examination exemptions granted to candidates seeking admission into colleges of education and national diploma (ND) agriculture programmes will increase the number of Nigerians admitted into tertiary institutions by 1.5 million. On Monday, Alausa announced at the 2026 admission policy meeting that the federal government has exempted candidates seeking admission into colleges of education from writing the UTME. The minister noted that candidates with four credit passes in relevant subjects would now be allowed to apply to colleges of education without sitting for the examination. He explained that such candidates would, however, be…

The Borno state government says repentant terrorists who pass through its rehabilitation and reintegration programme are required to swear an oath with the Quran as part of measures aimed at preventing them from returning to insurgency. Zuwaira Gambo, the commissioner for women affairs and social development, spoke in an interview aired on News Central Television on Monday, while responding to concerns that former insurgents reintegrated into communities could return to terrorism. She said the oath-taking process forms the final stage of the Borno model of deradicalisation and reintegration. “When they come to us through all the processes of the Borno…

In demonstration of his commitment to grassroots governance, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, on Tuesday paid a working visit to Igbo-Elerin, where he engaged extensively with traditional rulers and community leaders on pressing development challenges. The Chairman spent several hours in fruitful deliberations with traditional leaders from the zone, focusing on critical areas such as infrastructure, security, education, and economic opportunities. The interactive session underscored Kamorudeen’s people-oriented leadership style and his administration’s dedication to delivering tangible dividends of democracy across the local government area. Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Kamorudeen emphasized collaborative governance. “Igbo-Elerin is…

The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has congratulated Mr. Abayomi Fagbenro and Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi (AROSAD) on their recent appointments by Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde approved the appointment of Mr. Abayomi Fagbenro as Special Adviser on Security and named Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi as Board Chairman of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. The appointments, contained in separate letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, took immediate effect. Hon. Kamorudeen described the appointments as well-deserved, noting the track records of the appointees in public service and their…

The Guild of Publishers and Influencers Association, Oyo State Chapter, has officially declared its total support and endorsement for the gubernatorial aspiration of Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi ahead of the 2027 Oyo State Governorship Election. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a strategic meeting held at the Association’s State Headquarters in Ibadan, where members unanimously resolved to back Adekanmbi as their preferred candidate for the state’s top political office. The meeting had in attendance executive members of the Guild, media practitioners, digital influencers, publishers, and stakeholders drawn from different geopolitical zones across Oyo State. According…

The 2027 consensus gubernatorial candidate of Governor Seyi Makinde’s ruling party in Oyo State, Abimbola Adekanmbi, has pledged to sustain and expand the achievements of the present administration if elected as governor in 2027. Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, made this known during a strategic consultation visit to Fresh FM headquarters, Music House, in Ibadan, where he met with the Chairman, Yinka Ayefele, as part of his ongoing political engagements ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during the visit, Adekanmbi commended Governor Makinde for laying a solid foundation for infrastructural growth, economic reforms, educational advancement,…

Owoeye Jesudunsin from Ekiti state, who sat for 2026 unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Ogun state, has emerged as the highest-scoring candidate with 372 out of the 400 marks. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 2026 admission policy meeting, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar, said the candidate wrote the examination in Ogun state and chose the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as her first choice to study medicine and surgery. According to the JAMB registrar, the mark is three points lower than the 2025 top score of 375 recorded by Chinedu…

A prominent ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and the Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon, Otunba Seye Famojuro, has gifted a brand new Nissan car to renowned Nigerian entertainment personality and music enthusiast, Tayo King Adeaga. The presentation of the vehicle reportedly took place amid excitement from friends, entertainment associates, and political admirers who gathered to celebrate the creative figure’s growing influence within the indigenous entertainment industry. Presenting the car key on behalf of Otunba Seye Famojuro, Hon. Babatunde Tijani, popularly known as Double T, described Tayo King Adeaga as a hardworking and talented personality whose contributions to grassroots entertainment and…

The Forum of 33 Local Government Party Secretaries in Oyo State has declared total support for the emergence of Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi as the preferred candidate of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the decision as a step in the right direction for the future of the state. In a joint statement issued after their meeting, the party secretaries commended Governor Makinde for what they described as his visionary leadership and consistent commitment to good governance across Oyo State. The forum noted that Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi possesses the experience, competence, and political understanding required to sustain the developmental strides already witnessed under…

Gunmen have killed Kolade Eluyera, son of the women leader of the Accord Party in Irewole LGA of Osun state. The incident occurred on Friday night near Onireke Mosque in Ikire, where the deceased was attacked and shot dead. His body was later recovered with gunshot wounds. The development has triggered a blame game between the campaign organisations of Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, and Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state. Reacting to the matter, Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for the Imole campaign council of Adeleke, alleged that the killing was carried out by suspected…