Author: Maryam Sulaiman

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the incoming Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He will take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure concludes on July 31, 2026. The announcement was made public on Thursday through an official statement issued to the press by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Professor Aina, an academic staff member at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, specializes in Computer Engineering. His core areas of expertise include digital infrastructure, institutional reforms, and national examination systems. “Professor Aina, who will be…

The path to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been revealed for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles set to trade tackles with Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, and Madagascar in the qualification series. The official draw ceremony, which took place in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, placed the three-time African champions into Group L as they begin their quest to reach the next continental showpiece.The pairing brings up a narrative of familiar rivalries, as the Super Eagles have crossed paths with all three group opponents in recent continental outings. Nigeria famously played Guinea-Bissau during the group stages of the 2021 AFCON, and…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that a collaborative counterterrorism offensive by Nigerian troops and United States forces has resulted in the elimination of 175 ISIS fighters in the country’s north-east region.In a statement released on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information Sumaila Uba confirmed that the military operations commenced a few days prior. The high-impact mission was executed in tandem with the United States Africa Command (US-AFRICOM) to target active ISIS cells hiding in the zone. “As of 19 May 2026, assessments indicate that 175 ISIS terrorists have been eliminated from the battlefield,” the statement said.The DHQ noted that the…

During the official launch of his 859-page autobiography in Abuja on Tuesday, former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) issued a strong declaration of faith in the country’s endurance. Despite enduring severe political, economic, and security hurdles, Gowon insisted that Nigeria possesses the internal strength to navigate its current trials and eventually claim its destiny as the giant of Africa. The unveiling of the book, titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance, served as a platform for the 91-year-old statesman to address the contemporary political landscape. He strongly cautioned the political class against the destructive nature of desperate politics…

Following a rigorous bush-combing search in Igbanke, the Edo State Police Command, alongside local security groups, successfully freed a kidnapped woman.The development was disclosed in an official statement released on Tuesday by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem. The police statement detailed the origin of the incident: “On 16th May, 2026, at about 0945hrs, one Chinedu George ‘m’, aged 18years, reported that he was abducted with his mother, Mrs. Vivian George, aged 57 years, by suspected kidnappers while on their way to their farm at Ottah Community, Igbanke, but he managed to escape. Upon receipt of the report,…

Following the recent abduction of students and educators in the Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has asserted that his government refuses to back down in the face of terrorism. Addressing reporters in Ibadan on Monday, Governor Makinde emphasized that the state remains resolute against any form of intimidation.“We will not give in to terror. We will do everything possible to ensure that our children and their teachers are returned safely,” he stated. The governor affirmed that the administration is dedicated to utilizing all legal avenues to bring the captive students and teachers back home. “So, whatever…

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, strongly condemned the kidnapping of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, which occurred within a 24-hour window. Bamidele, who serves as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, noted that these latest mass abductions highlight the urgent need to fast-track the creation of state police, a measure currently being debated by lawmakers. In a statement released on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Bamidele called for unified, strategic actions to secure schools across the country and protect vulnerable children from…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria remains free of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with zero confirmed cases recorded across the nation. In a public health advisory released on Sunday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris stated, “Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease”.This reassurance comes in response to a recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a newly confirmed case in Uganda. To prevent the disease from crossing into Nigeria, the NCDC noted that the agency and other partners are “closely monitoring the situation and working…

The Kano State Censorship Board has handed down a one-year suspension to Kannywood actors Amina Uba Hassan (widely known as Amina Rani) and Adam Garba (also known as Raba Gardama). The disciplinary action follows the public release of a video deemed immoral by state authorities. Abba El-Mustapha, the Executive Secretary of the board, confirmed that the one-year ban restricts both actors from participating in any filmmaking activities throughout Kano State due to violations of local censorship regulations.A formal statement issued by the board’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, emphasized that any failure to adhere to the suspension would result in strict…

President Bola Tinubu has embraced a proposal from international aircraft manufacturer Airbus to set up aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities within Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the administration’s goal to transform the nation into a prominent regional center for aerospace and aviation services. During the discussions, the President emphasized Nigeria’s critical requirement for modern fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to reinforce national security operations, logistics, and other key development goals as the country works to address ongoing security challenges. According to a statement released on Saturday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the commitments were made during a meeting with an Airbus…