JAMB Clears 85 Underage Candidates for Exceptional Tertiary Admission

JAMB Clears 85 Underage Candidates for Exceptional Tertiary Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. All the candidates are younger than 16 years as of September 2025. JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that they completed a multi-stage evaluation and met all requirements. The candidates have been notified to…

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NARD Issues 19 Demands to Federal Government to Avert Nationwide Doctors’ Strike

NARD Issues 19 Demands to Federal Government to Avert Nationwide Doctors’ Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a final warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike starting Saturday if urgent demands are not met. NARD President Dr. Muhammad Suleiman explained that doctors have already begun ward rounds and patient handovers in preparation for the industrial action. The association emphasized that the…

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Customs Hand Over Sealed Lagos Petrol Station to NMDPRA

Customs Hand Over Sealed Lagos Petrol Station to NMDPRA

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a petrol station it sealed in Lagos to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The move followed an ongoing investigation into alleged fuel diversion and regulatory violations. Officials said the action aims to ensure transparency in the petroleum distribution process and to protect consumers….

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NDLEA Makes Major October 2025 Drug Busts Across Nigeria

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse in October 2025, making several high-profile arrests and seizing large quantities of illegal substances across Nigeria. The agency’s operations stretched across airports, nightclubs, border points, and several states. Cocaine Seized at Lagos Airport At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)…

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Shooting at Lincoln University Leaves at Least 7 Injured

Shooting at Lincoln University Leaves at Least 7 Injured

A shooting erupted Saturday night at Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania, injuring at least seven people. The incident occurred amid homecoming festivities on campus, when crowd activity was high and public events were underway. Authorities responded swiftly, securing the area and launching an investigation. Timeline and Location of the Attack The shooting broke out around…

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Trump Threatens Canada with 10% Import Tax Over Anti-Tariff Ad Dispute

Trump Threatens Canada with 10% Import Tax Over Anti-Tariff Ad Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 10% import tax on all goods after it delayed pulling down an anti-tariff advertisement. His warning followed a heated exchange between Washington and Ottawa over trade and public messaging. Background on the Dispute Canada launched a government-funded ad campaign that criticized Trump’s tariffs on steel and…

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