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ADC releases names of all party chairmen across Nigeria The coalition party, the African Democratic Party on Wednesday released the names of its chairmen across states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory. In a post shared on social media, the ADC said the decision was made by the National Secretariat of the party. The party also called on interested members in Akwa Ibon who had obtained the membership cards without the party stamp to visit the party secretariat for it. Below is a list of the state party chairmen of the coalition party, ADC: 1 Hanatu Garaba —…

FG issues 3.5m passports, saving over N1b from reforms – Tunji-Ojo Deputy Comptroller General of immigration, Ayeni Afolayan (left); Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap; Minister of Water Resources & Sanitation, Prof. Terlumun Utsev; ⁠Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani; ⁠Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; ⁠Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Pheelangwah; Secretary of the Board CDCFIB, Abdulmalik Jibrin and Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Training and Staff Development, Ada James Umanah, at the official commissioning of the Ministry of Interior passport front office in Abuja.  Federal Government has issued over 3.5 million passports in…

ABU wins JAMB’s ₦500m best institution award ABU wins JAMB’s ₦500m best institution award Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been declared the best-performing institution in Nigeria at the National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M) for the combined admission years of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. With an impressive aggregate of 14 points across all five performance criteria of the mega award, ABU clinched the coveted first place and was awarded ₦500 million. The University of Ilorin emerged as the first runner-up with nine points, receiving a ₦75 million prize, while the Nile University of Nigeria came third with six points and…

Nigeria’s oil production rig rises to 46 in July 2025 – NUPRC Nigeria’s oil production rig rises to 46 in July 2025 – NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the nation’s oil production rig count has risen from eight in 2021 to 46 as of July 2025. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive (CCE), disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of a media workshop organised for journalists covering the oil and gas sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rig count is a key metric for measuring vibrancy and performance in…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates 30-bed Primary Health Centre in Lagos Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates 30-bed Primary Health Centre in Lagos First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday unveiled a 30-bed Primary Health Centre at Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the ultra-modern health facility was built by the LCDA. Inaugurating the facility, Tinubu, represented by the wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shetima, commended the council for the project, saying it would boost access to healthcare in the area. She said the…

How marketers blacklisted me for rejecting sexual immorality Moji Afolayan How marketers blacklisted me for rejecting sexual immorality Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has made open how she was blacklisted by movie marketers after she refused to yield to their sexual advances. While speaking in a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV which started trending on Wednesday, the 57-year-old actress, who is the daughter of the late legendary actor Adeyemi ‘Adeluv’ Afolayan, revealed that her refusal to engage in the so-called “casting couch” practice cost her roles and fame. “This is because, at that time, when we had marketers at Idumota,…

King Charles recognises Nigerian Lady with Service Award Ms MaryAnn Kikelomo Oduntan King Charles recognises Nigerian Lady with Service Award A Nigerian in the Diaspora, Ms MaryAnn Kikelomo Oduntan, has been honoured with this year’s KING CHARLES’ AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE in England. Oduntan is one of the few blacks bestowed with the prestigious honour, which is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the United Kingdom. A passionate Community Project Worker and Manager of St. Barnabas Centre in Oldham, Oduntan leads several life-changing projects including Women Thrive, Food Thrive, Holiday Thrive, and Teen Thrive — all designed to…

Model Colleges: LASG Announces Second Phase Entrance Exam Model Colleges. Credit: google Model Colleges: LASG Announces Second Phase Entrance Exam The Lagos State Government, via the Lagos State Examinations Board, has approved the 2nd phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) into the state’s 16 model colleges. LASG recently announced the upgrade of the Junior Secondary Schools in the state. Speaking via a press statement by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr Orunsolu Adebayo, revealed that the approval happened after various requests by parents of the students. According to him, the exam will provide another opportunity for…

NECO releases 2025 BECE results, announces resit for English and Maths National Examination Council (NECO)  The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results for Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students across Nigeria. The exam, which took place between May 12 and May 23, had 179,201 candidates who sat for papers in 12 core subjects. In a statement issued from NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State, the council’s spokesperson, Mr. Azeez Sani, confirmed the release of the results, following approval by the BECE Awards Committee led by Dr. Folake Olatunji David of the…

Lagos releases 2025/2026 model colleges’ entrance exam results Lagos model college. Photo Credit: Google Lagos releases 2025/2026 model colleges’ entrance exam results The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the results of the 2025/2026 entrance exams into Model Colleges and upgraded secondary schools. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, said candidates and parents can check the results at their chosen schools. Dokunmu-Adegbite stressed that placements will be based strictly on merit and candidates’ performance, with cut-off marks varying by school. She also warned against falling for scams or unofficial admission claims, noting, “The Lagos…