By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | A devastating rainstorm has left over 100 residents of Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, homeless after wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and market stalls. The storm, which struck around 4 p.m. on Monday, tore off roofs, leaving families displaced and causing significant …
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Nigeria Urged to Protect Digital Rights Amidst Growing Concerns
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The European Union (EU) has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the protection of digital rights, citing growing concerns over the erosion of online freedoms. The warning was issued by EU Programme Manager for Civil Society, Youth, and Human Rights, Wynyfred Achu-Egbuson, during a training session …
Read More »Troops Free 75 Hostages from Terrorist Hideout in Sambisa Forest
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Nigerian troops have rescued 75 civilians, including seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children, from a terrorist hideout in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. The successful mission was carried out by the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV …
Read More »Over 2 Million Candidates Register for 2025 UTME as JAMB Announces Commencement of DE Application
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Additionally, 200,115 candidates registered for the Mock-UTME, and 630 applications were received for the trial mock. JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, …
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