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Top Russian general seriously wounded in Ukraine – Officials

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Russian officials say a senior Russian officer has been gravely wounded on the battlefield in Ukraine. Sergei Melikov, the leader of the Russian republic of Dagestan, stated that Lt.-Gen. Esedulla Abachev, a prominent commander in the Leningrad Military District, has been on the front line from the start of the conflict. Melikov posted on Telegram on Monday, saying, “He has held several important commanding positions, but has always been at the very front, at the most responsible and therefore most dangerous sections of the front.” He gave no other information…

ADC condemns ‘intimidation campaign’ against Aregbesola

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The African Democratic Congress has denounced what it called a concerted intimidation campaign against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the former interior minister. The attempt to paint him as a traitor to the Yoruba people is risky and undemocratic, the party cautioned. Aregbesola recently left the ruling All Progressives Congress for the ADC, where he is currently the national secretary, It is “amazing to see the zeal with which some President BAT supporters are trying to mobilize the Yoruba and South West people against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for merely exercising his democratic…

JAMB orders universities to conclude 2025 admissions by October

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Nigerian public institutions are required by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to complete their 2025 admissions procedures by October 31, 2025. The board’s plan states that all private universities must finish admitting students by November 30, 2025, while all Nigerian postsecondary institutions, whether public or private, have until the end of the year. This is contained in a weekly bulletin delivered by the board on Monday. According to JAMB, the orders follow the agenda that was decided upon during the 2025 Policy Meeting, which was presided over by…

NOA backs Imo ban on primary school graduation parties, yearly textbooks change

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The Imo State Government‘s decision to forbid lavish graduation celebrations for students in nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools has been applauded by the National Orientation Agency, which sees the move as a daring move to inculcate discipline and responsible moral reorientation in young students. In a statement released on Monday by the Director of Communication and Media, Bala Musa, the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, claimed that the custom of hosting extravagant graduation ceremonies promotes wastefulness, irrational expectations of immediate reward, and needless financial strain on parents. “The values…

UTME: 6,458 results under investigation for high-tech cheating

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The results of 6,458 applicants from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are being investigated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) due to allegations of technology-driven malpractice. This was announced on Monday in Abuja by JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede during the formation of a 23-member Special Committee on Examination Infraction. He bemoaned the increasing complexity of exam fraud, pointing out that it had beyond traditional means. We discovered a lot of odd things this year, so we thought it would be best to increase our resources.…

Workers compensation: FG backtracks as NLC holds ground

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In an effort to defuse tensions with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) after the union threatened to go on strike nationwide, the Federal Government has promised to reverse deductions from the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, which is run by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund. The Federal Government was accused by the NLC last week of transferring 40% of NSITF donations to the government’s treasury. The NLC called for an immediate return and the complete reconstruction of the National Pension Commission board, claiming that the action compromised workers’ social protection. It…

Awujale stool: Family kicks over exclusion from royal lineage

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The Anikilaya dynasty’s Adeyemi ruling family has criticised their exclusion from the Anikilaya ruling house, which is one of the governing houses that produces candidates for the position of Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State’s Ijebu Ode district. Remember how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his forefathers last month as a product of the Anikilaya reigning house? In a statement signed by Adedeji Ademola Adeyemi and made public to reporters on Sunday, the family claimed that some members of the Anikilaya ruling house purposefully misrepresented…

PHOTOS: Security operatives nab suspected vote buyer with N25.9m cash in Kaduna

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A suspected vote buyer in possession of N25,963,000 has been taken into custody by Kaduna security personnel. In several sections of the state, this arrest happened just hours before the bye-elections on Saturday. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Department of State Services at a popular hotel along Turunku Road in Kaduna metropolis. Initial investigations showed that the large sum of money was meant to entice voters and jeopardize the integrity of the…

Auctioneers institute unveils growth plan, promotes excellence

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The newly appointed Chairman of CIAN, Ajayi Franklin, called the event “a new beginning in the history of the institute” and said that the Abuja Chapter was ready for innovation, growth, and strengthened professionalism. “We are not just auctioneers; we are professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our respective fields,” Franklin said. The Abuja Chapter of the Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria has unveiled a two-year plan to create a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking community of auctioneers in the Federal Capital Territory. Franklin emphasized that the establishment of a fully operational…

Fire Breaks Out at Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters in Ibadan

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A fire that destroyed Fresh FM Nigeria’s head office in Challenge, Ibadan, on Friday night has been confirmed by the organization’s management. The station said that the fire outbreak had impacted important facilities, including the studios of Fresh 105.9 FM and Blast 98.3 FM, in a statement issued late Friday by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh FM Nigeria, and Yinka Ayefele Limited. The statement claims that the fire caused significant damage after spreading to other workplaces, including the newsroom, transmitter/server room, and other crucial broadcasting equipment. According…