The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the only admission pathway into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision, contained in JAMB’s newly released NCE/ND Agric Registration Guidelines, also prohibits direct admission into 100 […] The post JAMB Scraps Affiliated Degree Programmes in Colleges of Education appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Ekiti State governorship election may be over, save for any litigation that may follow, but its implications deserve serious reflection. Beyond the declaration of a winner and the celebration or disappointment that accompanies electoral contests, the election has once again exposed troubling realities about Nigeria’s democratic process. As the nation prepares for critical […] The post [Editorial] Vote Buying: The Shape of Things to Come? appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 22, (THEWILL) — Belgium and Iran battled to a tense 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G encounter at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, leaving the race for qualification from the group finely poised. The Red Devils controlled much of the contest, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and […] The post Iran Hold Belgium to Goalless Draw as Group G Remains Wide Open appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

NIGERIA  is currently in a sensitive period in which the situations and events that are happening are disheartening and are causing pains on people to the extent that many have met their abrupt end due to the shock .. The post The need to stop misinforming people appeared first on Tribune Online.

There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers may regain their freedom any time soon The post Oyo school kidnap: Troops block escape routes as terrorists reduce demands appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bejide insisted that the exercise did not reflect the genuine wishes and aspirations of the people of Ekiti State The post 6 out of 7: How APC swept Ekiti gov, 5 bye-elections, lost Rivers to PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

Despite the announcement of a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, there had been no sign of an end to fighting there.  The post Middle-East war: Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes amid ongoing peace talks in Switzerland appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced stricter compliance measures requiring telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before effecting significant changes in their ownership structure. Under the new directive, any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more in a company licensed by the NCC must secure […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federation of Informal Workers Organizations of Nigeria, FIWON, has called on the Federal Government to urgently expand pension and healthcare coverage to millions of informal workers across the country, describing the current level of social protection as grossly inadequate. Read Also: Tinubu’s gratuity restoration raises decades-old payment questions — NLC  In a […] The post FIWON seeks urgent expansion of pension, healthcare for informal workers  appeared first on Vanguard News.

I have long highlighted the role of intelligence gathering in our national security architecture in several forums. It is as crucial as pulling the trigger, and the brainbox for successful security operations. The post Loyalty, vigilance, and verity appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Growing incidents of vandalism and theft across communities in Ndokwa land, Delta State, have heightened security concerns, with the Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU, calling for greater vigilance and community participation in the fight against crime. The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people said the recent spate of criminal activities, particularly in […] The post Community leaders mobilise against crime in Ndokwa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The official results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes The post Ekiti election results reflect polling units votes — Yiaga Africa appeared first on Tribune Online.

The report said the operation followed intelligence and lawful communication intercepts indicating attempts to facilitate movement to a terrorist enclave.

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the Ekiti State governorship election, describing the exercise as lacking credibility and alleging widespread vote buying and intimidation. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Bejide said the election was conducted in what he described as “an atmosphere replica of a […]

In a preliminary report released by its Election Observation Mission, the NBA said the election was generally conducted in a calm atmosphere, with The post NBA applauds peaceful conduct of Ekiti guber poll appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria must begin preparing for a future without plastics while embracing innovation to confront a growing waste crisis threatening public health and the environment, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said. The call came as young Nigerian climate-tech entrepreneurs and student innovators showcased artificial intelligence-powered waste management solutions designed to transform the country’s approach […]