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NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Rain Across Nigeria Today

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. In its daily weather outlook released on Tuesday, NiMet stated that northern states, including Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Bauchi, will experience morning thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall. Other areas […]

Lagos Warehouses Used for Food and Drug Counterfeiting Busted by NAFDAC

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

NAFDAC Uncovers N1 Billion Fake Chemical and Food Additive Operation in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has busted a massive illegal operation in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, involving the sale of fake chemicals, expired food flavours, unapproved fertilizers, and repackaged pharmaceutical raw materials, with a street […]

JAMB Sets 2025 University Admission Cut-Off at 150

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At the 2025 policy meeting held on Tuesday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with heads of tertiary institutions, announced that the minimum UTME score required for university admission in 2025 will be 150. This decision means that no university in Nigeria will be allowed to admit candidates who scored below 150 […]

Federal Government Sets 16 Years as Minimum Age for Tertiary Admission

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the opening session of the 2025 Policy Meeting organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Dr. Alausa stated that the […]

Akpabio, Bamidele Defend Senate Over Concurrence Bill Delays

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has dismissed allegations from the House of Representatives accusing it of stalling legislative processes by delaying concurrence on bills. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele clarified that the upper chamber has been thorough and committed in handling bills received from the House. Addressing claims that over 140 […]

Edo Police Urge Vigilance, Vow Swift Action Against Crime

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their surroundings to the police for prompt action. The appeal was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, during a live phone-in segment on Vibes FM’s news and current affairs programme, Community Square. CSP Yamu […]

Oba of Benin Names New Community Leaders Under Ologbo Dukedom

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has officially confirmed the appointments of Pa. John Obasuyi as the Odionwere (village head) of Imasabor Community and Pa. Ikpomwonsa Omorodion as the Odionwere of Oghobaye Community. Their appointments were formally announced during an expanded meeting of community elders held at the Oba’s palace in Benin City. The […]

12-Year-Old Student Dies in Edo Flood Tragedy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of Master Nathan Spencer, a young schoolboy who died in a recent flood in the Uselu area of Egor Local Government Area. Leading a condolence visit to the grieving family, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu — representing Governor Monday Okpebholo — described the […]