Day: July 7, 2025

‘After Claim Of Illegality,’ JAMB Restores FUTA Graduate’s Admission Status

Ganiyu Amodu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rectified the admission status of Jamiu Basola, a 2024 Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), following weeks of controversy over an alleged fake admission. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), in a statement issued on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, confirmed that JAMB had reactivated Basola’s portal and listed his name on the official matriculation list— a requirement for mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). “This positive development is a…

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Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja: Enter The 44th Olubadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘Elected, Impeached, Reinstated,’ Seven things to know about Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor destined to be the king of biggest town in West Africa   The former governor of Oyo state, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is to be announced the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land. This followed the demise of Oba Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday. Platforms Africa reports that Ladoja’s emegence as Olubadan is strictly base on Ibadan traditional template, which placed him as the next in row to Olakunlehin. The ancient town is still…

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I’m Running For President, Not VP — Obi

Abibat Babalola

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reiterated his determination to run for the presidency again in 2027, stating that he is qualified for the office. “I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. In response to a question whether he was considering becoming the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election, Obi said, “This is not in…

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‘48 Hours After 90th Birthday,’ Olubadan Owolabi Olakulehin Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. According to Tribune Online, the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. ‘Fire For Fire,’ Tinubu Orders Military To Confront Terrorists, Bandits ‘No Official Action Until…” Senate Reacts As Natasha Mulls Return Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State…

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‘Fire For Fire,’ Tinubu Orders Military To Confront Terrorists, Bandits

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has issued a marching order to the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, separatists, and other criminal gangs threatening the peace and sovereignty of the nation, stating that the time to crush the criminals is now. President Tinubu, who gave the charge at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day celebration held in Kaduna State, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of officers and soldiers of the armed forces. He also promised to continue to invest in modern equipment, intelligence, and human…

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‘No Official Action Until…” Senate Reacts As Natasha Mulls Return

Abibat Babalola

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her intention to resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court judgment that voided her suspension and ordered her immediate reinstatement. But while the lawmaker prepares to return, the Senate says it will take no official action until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered on July 4, 2025. In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that although…

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