The Department of State Services (DSS) is expected to re-arraign five men today, Thursday, September 17, over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The case relates to the May 15 incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, during which pupils and teachers were abducted and two…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the processing of admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The latest figures displayed on the official JAMB CAPS dashboard show that admission activities are already underway across Nigerian tertiary institutions, with thousands of candidates at different stages of the…
Candidates seeking admission into Osun State University (UNIOSUN) for the 2026/2027 academic session have only until today, Thursday, September 17, 2026, to complete their Post-UTME and Direct Entry applications. According to the university’s official admission notice, submission of application forms will close at 12:00 noon today. Candidates who have not completed their applications are therefore…
Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has opened a second opportunity for eligible candidates who could not register for or attend its earlier Post-UTME aptitude test for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university announced that the registration portal reopened on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and will remain open until Friday, September 25, 2026. The second Post-UTME…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has finally opened up on why APC Governors are not happy with him. Wike made this revelation during an interview on Arise TV Prime Time on Tuesday, September 16. According to him, the problem did not start today. Wike said APC governors were unhappy from the…
‘Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has revealed an unusual reaction from some electricity consumers following what he described as improvements in power supply across parts of the country. Speaking on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Abuja, Tegbe said some Nigerians had jokingly asked him to “slow down” because their freezers were now working continuously….
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed police commands and formations across Nigeria to compile and submit details of serving personnel who possess advanced academic qualifications. The directive specifically covers inspectors and rank-and-file officers holding PhD, master’s degrees or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) certificates. The order was contained in a police wireless message dated…
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. The actor died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His family announced the news through a statement shared by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, bringing an end…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered the deployment of traffic officers to Kara Bridge and other affected sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as authorities intensify efforts to ease the worsening gridlock along the busy highway. The move is aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing the hardship being experienced by motorists and commuters travelling…
Billionaire businessman and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that having a son is no longer a priority for him, saying he is confident that his three daughters are capable of carrying on his legacy. Dangote made the statement during an interview with ARISE News after he was asked whether he still hoped…