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The Federal Government has explained how Nigerians will be selected for its ₦50,000 cash relief programme, disclosing that beneficiaries will be identified through existing national identity records and the National Social Register rather than through fresh applications. The clarification is expected to address growing concerns among Nigerians over who qualifies for the financial assistance, how…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the processes that led to the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The court also nullified the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as the party’s National Chairman, former Osun State Governor…

19-year-old Olayinka Richard, an indigene of Ogbomoso and a 3:00-level medical student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), has been honoured with The Diana Award, the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. He was recognised for his work expanding educational opportunities and developing young people through social…

The Federal Government has presented 26 major education reforms, programmes and reported achievements under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), outlining its efforts to transform Nigeria’s education system under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative, led by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is designed to reposition Nigeria’s education sector through six…

The Federal Government has commenced interviews for shortlisted Nigerian applicants seeking to secure the prestigious 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), with more than 2,000 applications received for the competitive selection exercise. The interview exercise, which commenced on Monday, November 2, 2026, is expected to run until Thursday, November 5, 2026, across Nigeria’s six…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has issued an urgent admission advisory to candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session, directing those whose admission offers have been approved on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) to accept their offers within 24 hours. The university communicated the directive through its…

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has disclosed fresh details about its 2026/2027 admission exercise, revealing that no fewer than 60,370 candidates selected the institution as their preferred university, while the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) approved an admission quota of 13,900 candidates. The university’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Abiodun, made the revelations during…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a fresh investment opportunity for Nigerians through its November 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering annual interest rates of 13.25 per cent and 14.25 per cent on two-year and three-year investment options, respectively. The investment programme, issued through the Debt Management Office (DMO), allows individuals…

Verdict: FALSE — Historical records contradict the claim. A claim circulating on social media that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become the first Nigerian incumbent President in history to receive special access to the interior of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is misleading and contradicted by documented historical evidence. Although President Tinubu was…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted widespread attention after being granted access to the interior of the Holy Kaabah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during his ongoing religious visit to the Kingdom. The rare occasion was captured in a photograph showing the Nigerian President alongside Sheikh Dahlulah Muthawal of Masjid Haram and Ahmad Zafeer, identified as…