The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has taken responsibility for the mass failure that trailed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, fought tears at a press conference on Wednesday, while admitting that there was indeed some errors in the results of the just concluded UTME. He announced that about […] The post 379,997 Candidates In Lagos, South East To Retake 2025 UTME As JAMB Registrar Admits Responsibility appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nollywood actress and body positivity advocate, Monalisa Stephen has been confirmed dead after suffering from low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The sad incident happened on Tuesday, 13th of May, 2025, in Lagos, as confirmed by a close family member. The news was made public on Wednesday morning by the Chief Executive Officer of Best [...]

President Donald Trump has lifted longstanding sanctions on Syria and secured over $340 billion in defense and aviation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, drawing both praise and sharp criticism, especially over a controversial luxury jet offer from Doha. U.S. regional priorities seem to be moving away from previous conditions around Israeli normalization and focusing [...]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting candidates’ performance.  Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted during a press briefing in Abuja, expressing regret over the situation. Out of nearly 2 million candidates, over 75% scored below 200, with only 0.63% scoring above 300. The [...]

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the community of Mayoladde in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  uring the attack, three people were killed, and three churches were set on fire. The terrorists also burned down a food store and a shop before fleeing the area. Residents are calling for increased security to prevent [...]

May 14, (THEWILL) – The District Head of Odugbeho, in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Chief Tony Adejo, has been killed by suspected armed herders. The lawmaker, representing Apa/Agatu constituency of Benue state in the House of Representatives, Hon.Ojema Ojotu, confirmed the death of the district head when he featured on a TVC […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Kill District Head In Benue appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mbah has shared thoughtful advice with fellow actor who find themselves struggling to balance their professional lives with marriage. Mbah emphasized the importance of being perceptive in relationships, pointing out that there are usually early signs when a partner may not be supportive of one’s career in the film industry. Drawing [...]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following a flood of complaints over score discrepancies. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede acknowledged the issues, saying, “What should have been a moment of joy has changed [...]

The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police and his entire patrol team following the loss of a service AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in the Surulere area of Lagos. According to a police wireless signal dated 12 May 2025, and signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, […] The post Police Detain ASP, Entire Patrol Team After Losing Firearm, Ammunition During Stop-And-Search appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly sent a letter of invitation to former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over allegations of naira abuse and financial misconduct. Sources within the anti-graft agency who spoke with SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the letter was delivered earlier this week, and the […] The post EFCC Summons Tompolo Over Naira Abuse Viral Video appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of […] The post JAMB Admits To Error In 2025 UTME Results appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of joy […] The post Just In: JAMB Admits To Error In 2025 UTME Results appeared first on OsunDefender.

Honoring the brave hearts who sleep in bushes, fight in silence, and sacrifice their lives so we may live in peace. I watched it. A video clip from a village, just after a Boko Haram attack on a military base. The camera shook, the dust still fresh. But what shook me the most… was the [...]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has introduced the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) to facilitate banking for Nigerians living abroad. This announcement was made via a post on X on Tuesday. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso described the NRBVN as a significant step in Nigeria’s financial […] The post CBN Launches Non-Resident BVN For Nigerians Abroad appeared first on OsunDefender.

A wave of grief and public outrage has swept across social media following the tragic death of Christine Ibiba Eniola Tom-West, a final-year Law student at the University of Lagos, who reportedly died after multiple Lagos hospitals allegedly failed to provide timely emergency care following a fatal car accident. Christine was among passengers involved in […] The post Outrage As Lagos Hospitals Allegedly Deny Treatment, Leading To Death Of UNILAG Final Year Law Student appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged that errors occurred during the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting the performance of many candidates. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the disclosure during a press conference held on Wednesday in Abuja. “What should have been a moment of joy [...]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged that errors occurred during the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting the performance of many candidates. Prompt News reports that JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the disclosure during a press conference held on Wednesday in Abuja. “What should have been [...]

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it is working to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment options as part of efforts to reduce the financial pressure on residents, especially low-income earners. The state Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, stated this during the 2025 Ministerial press briefing. Akinderu-Fatai said the planned policy is a continuation […] The post Lagos To Introduce Monthly Rent Payment System appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Manhattan courtroom was heavy with tension on Tuesday, May 13, as the world got a deeper look into the shocking atrocities allegedly committed by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, 38, once his protégée and longtime partner, spoke as the star witness in the federal sex trafficking, racketeering, and abuse case brought [...]

May 14, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has directed health authorities to enforce compulsory diphtheria vaccination, testing, and treatment nationwide, following over 41,000 suspected cases and 1,279 deaths. In addition, the lawmakers ordered a compliance review and public sensitisation campaign. It directed the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to launch nationwide sensitisation […] The post Reps Order Mandatory Diphtheria Vaccination Nationwide appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marked a historic milestone with over two million candidates registering to participate. This figure reflects not only the growing number of secondary school graduates in Nigeria but also a widespread aspiration for higher education as a pathway to social [...]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned plans by key ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to travel to London for an international press conference aimed at promoting the administration’s “achievements and legacy projects.” Describing the planned event as a “monumental show of irresponsibility,” HURIWA said the trip was a wasteful, tone-deaf […] The post HURIWA Blasts Tinubu Ministers Over Planned Trip to London to Showcase Achievements appeared first on OsunDefender.

In a decisive move to rid Auchi Polytechnic of cultism, the institution’s Rector, Dr. Salisu Shehu Umar, has disclosed that 58 students have been expelled over the past three years for their involvement in cult-related activities. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Dr. Umar outlined a series of strict measures he introduced upon assuming office to [...]

As tension mounts ahead of a crucial derby showdown, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick faced the press with the calm of a seasoned tactician, choosing his words carefully and keeping his cards close to his chest. With reporters fishing for early clues, Flick made it crystal clear he wouldn’t be tipping his hand. “Today I’ve [...]

A veteran journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, has collapsed and died while preparing for her afternoon shift. In a statement issued late Tuesday by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Mrs. Agbakaizu slumped at the OGTV premises and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, where she […] The post NUJ Mourns As Veteran Journalist Slumps, Dies On Duty appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Lagos State Government is set to ditch the traditional annual rent model in favor of more flexible monthly and quarterly options, aiming to ease the financial strain on residents. Housing Commissioner Moruf Akinderu-Fatai unveiled the plan during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, citing the success of the state’s rent-to-own scheme as a springboard for [...]

Following a series of outcry and intervention from the public, alumni, students, stakeholders of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the management of the institution has finally released the results of four students withheld due to an alleged Student Disciplinary Matter. OSUN DEFENDER earlier reported that the affected […] The post FLASH: OSPOLY Mgt Bows To Pressure, Releases Students’ Withheld Results After Intense Criticism appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that Nigeria’s political situation would be different if he and ex-Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido were still in power, saying they would have openly challenged President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during the launch of Lamido’s autobiography, “Being True to Myself,” Amaechi said his era was […] The post Lamido And I Would Have Confronted Tinubu If We Were Still In Power – Amaechi appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ebenezer Harcourt is upbeat the Flying Eagles will stroll over South Africa in their semi-final contest at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. The Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia will host the encounter between both countries on Thursday. The Flying Eagles defeated holders Senegal 3-1 on penalties to [...]

May 14, (THEWILL) – In a move to deepen financial inclusion and boost diaspora remittances, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday unveiled a digital platform that enables Nigerians abroad to obtain a Bank Verification Number (BVN) without needing to visit Nigeria physically. The initiative, tagged the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), was developed […] The post CBN Launches Digital BVN Platform for Nigerians in Diaspora appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

In a recent editorial by your widely read and respected newspaper, titled “Time to Rethink TSA Policy,” the sustainability and continued relevance of Nigeria’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy were thoughtfully examined, raising important considerations for policy reassessment. While robust public discourse is essential in any democracy, such discussions must be rooted in accurate context […] The post Right of Reply: Time to Rethink TSA Policy appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Plateau State government has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Bokkos Local Government Area, with five cases verified and three fatalities recorded. An additional 20 suspected cases are under investigation. Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, the State Commissioner for Health, disclosed the development on Wednesday in Jos. He stated that the confirmed cases emerged from the [...]

Three men—Abiodun Adekanbi, Mubarak Mohammed, and Abubakar Sanusi—were arraigned on Wednesday before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing a tricycle engine and copper wire. The defendants, aged between 22 and 23, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, attempted theft, and stealing. Their residential addresses were not disclosed. They pleaded not [...]

A 35-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, was arraigned on Wednesday before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing a metal container valued at N2.3 million. Abubakar, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing charges of conspiracy and theft. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Adeshina [...]

May 14, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has tendered a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the death certificate of Ahmed Gulak, former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, as evidence in the ongoing terrorism trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Gulak was allegedly killed […] The post Court Admits Gulak’s Death Certificate in Kanu’s Terrorism Trial appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 14, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has addressed recent concerns about the safety of Nigerian airports, clarified its involvement in the investigation of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe, and provided updates on its broadened mandate to cover all modes of transportation. Reacting to a recent assessment […] The post NSIB Addresses Airport Safety Concerns, Wigwe Crash Findings, and Expanded Mandate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.