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Last week, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the exemption of admission seekers into Colleges of Education and Agriculture from taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. DAILY POST reports that the decision has been generating diverse reactions from stakeholders in the education sector. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, had announced the decision at the annual policy meeting on tertiary admissions, following extensive consultations with key education stakeholders across the country and relevant agencies in the sector. Alausa stressed that all eligible candidates must still register with JAMB for proper documentation, screening, verification, and admission processing through Central Admissions…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has called for restraint among members following protests that trailed the party’s House of Representatives primary elections in several constituencies. The appeal came after aggrieved party loyalists in Ayedaade, Obokun/Ori-Ade, and Ila federal constituencies rejected the outcomes of the primaries, alleging irregularities and imposition of candidates. In Ayedaade Federal Constituency, multiple aspirants, including former lawmaker Taiwo Oluga, were in contention before the exercise was reportedly disrupted in parts of the constituency. Supporters of other aspirants alleged that despite the disruption in areas such as Gbongan and Ode-Omu, results were…
Michael Oyedokun, one of the kidnapped teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been reportedly killed. DAILY POST reports that the gunmen invaded the school on Friday May 15 and abducted the principal, alongside other teachers and several students. The attack, which happened some weeks after a failed kidnap attempt that left one traveler dead along Ibadan-Ijebu road, has renewed concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Oyo State and across Nigeria. However, a new video released by the bandits on Sunday, May 17, 2026, captured the gunmen beheading Oyedokun. The viral inhumane…
Udinese manager, Kosta Runjaic, has praised Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, stating that the Nigerian is now the type of goalkeeper he desires. He characterized the Nigerian goalkeeper as an essential component of the club’s defensive structure. Okoye, who made the move to Udinese following a challenging period at Watford, has had a remarkable season, achieving ten clean sheets in the league thus far. Runjaic emphasized the goalkeeper’s growth, poise, and increasing impact within the squad, remarking that his contributions have been vital in maintaining the team’s competitiveness in numerous matches. He expressed to Udinese’s official website, “Okoye’s progress is…
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou city at 12.21 am (1621 GMT), state news agency Xinhua said, adding that one person remained missing as of the morning. State broadcaster CCTV identified the deceased as a couple — a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman — and said search and rescue efforts for the missing person were ongoing. Authorities had evacuated over 7,000 people from the area, it added. Videos published by CCTV showed people fleeing high-rise buildings and piles…
An argument that broke out during a birthday celebration along Ayetoro Road in the Ado-Odo/Otta Local Government Area of Ogun State has left a man, Kunle Akinlose, dead after he was allegedly stabbed with a broken bottle. PUNCH Metro gathered from sources within the community on Sunday that the incident occurred around 2am on Saturday at a bar in the area. A community member, who pleaded for anonymity because of sensitivity nature of the incident, disclosed during a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Sunday that the deceased and the suspect, Damilola Fagbemi, were members of the same cult group.…
In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative highlighting the achievements of the NRS is both timely and significant. The recognition of the agency’s strategic direction, institutional reforms, and leadership-driven innovations reflects the growing confidence in its role as a critical pillar of national economic stability. The initiative commended the Zacch Adedeji-led NRS for its intentional foresight, reform-driven leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the nation’s revenue architecture. Under his leadership, the agency has continued to implement strategic policies aimed at expanding the tax net, improving compliance systems,…
There was tension in Omu-Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, on Saturday as angry youths and political stakeholders staged a protest over alleged political marginalisation in the Ekiti/Oke-Ero/Irepodun/Isin Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections. The protesters, in viral videos obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, accused a dominant political bloc within the constituency of monopolising the House of Representatives seat for nearly three decades. The constituency, located in Kwara South Senatorial District, comprises four local government areas—Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Irepodun and Isin—and is broadly divided along the Ekiti-speaking and Igbomina-speaking political blocs. During the protest, chants of “Ekiti Lokan”…
In a recent interview with Reuters, Oando’s Group Chief Executive, Wale Tinubu, set out more than a financing strategy, outlining a structural shift in how Africa must think about funding its future. As Oando advances plans to raise about $750m for an extensive drilling campaign that could significantly increase production, the conversation extends beyond capital availability to the changing nature of that capital and the implications for Africa’s long-term energy security. Global dynamics are already reshaping the funding landscape, as heightened geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions redirect investor attention toward comparatively stable regions such as West Africa, while traditional sources…
Three-time champions Nigeria will discover their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday when the Confederation of African Football conducts the draw for the tournament to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The qualifying draw will be held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo ahead of the finals, which are scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. Tagged AFCON PAMOJA 2027, it will be the first edition in the competition’s history to be co-hosted by three countries. Nigeria won the tournament in…
