The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from the 2021 to 2025 admission exercises to November 30, 2026. The Board said affected candidates must either accept or reject their outstanding admission offers on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before the new deadline. Candidates who fail to take action risk having their outstanding offers reverted to “Not Admitted” on JAMB’s records. The extension followed a temporary disruption of CAPS, which was reportedly unavailable for about 96 hours and prevented some candidates from accessing their admission information. JAMB had previously set…
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Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across parts of Ekiti, Ondo and Edo states, leaving residents counting their losses and raising concerns over the safety of communities affected by rising floodwaters. In Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, one person is feared dead after hours of torrential rainfall overwhelmed roads, homes and businesses across several parts of the city. Areas including Afao Road, Adebayo, Ilawe Road and Poly Road were badly affected, while buildings around the Ureje River and other flood-prone locations were reportedly submerged. The flooding also caused significant damage to businesses. Several shops were inundated, while tables, merchandise and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grief over the deaths of three people who reportedly lost their lives in a stampede at the Niger State Government House, following reports that ₦10,000 was to be distributed to members of the crowd. Atiku described the incident as a painful reminder of the economic difficulties confronting many Nigerian households, stressing that the victims should not be remembered merely as statistics but as individuals with families, hopes and futures. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku condoled with the families of the…
Key Points The Nigerian Army has activated three new infantry battalions in Zamfara State. The new formations are located in Bakura, Kaura Namoda and Anka. The units are intended to expand operational coverage and improve rapid response. Residents have been urged to provide credible and actionable security intelligence. Troops were instructed to maintain professionalism, discipline and vigilance. Traditional rulers pledged continued cooperation with security agencies. The deployment is part of broader security operations in Zamfara and the North-West. The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new infantry battalions in Zamfara State as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security, expand operational…
Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database has crossed the 70 million mark, with total enrolments reaching 70,347,047 as of September 28, 2026, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The milestone underscores the growing importance of biometric identification in Nigeria’s banking sector as financial institutions and regulators strengthen measures against identity theft, account fraud and other forms of digital financial crime. BVN Enrolment Hits 70.35 Million The latest NIBSS figure represents another major increase in Nigeria’s biometric financial identity database. BVN enrolments have grown substantially over the past five years. The database reportedly stood at approximately 51.9…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has retained its position among Nigeria’s highest-ranked universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, according to the ranking released on September 30, 2026. UNILAG shares the top position in Nigeria with the University of Ibadan (UI) and Covenant University. Globally, the three Nigerian universities were placed in the 801–1000 band among 2,297 universities ranked worldwide. The THE World University Rankings 2027 evaluated universities across 118 countries and territories, using 17 performance indicators grouped into five major areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Engagement, and International Outlook. UNILAG Records Nigeria’s Highest…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nigerian actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks. CJay Nwoks reportedly died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The actor’s death was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, who had recently cast him as the lead actor in her new movie. Nkechi Blessing, visibly emotional in a video shared on her Instagram page, revealed that the movie would no longer be released as planned following CJay’s death. She said: “It took me a lot to do this video because…
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has dismissed reports that captain Cristiano Ronaldo refused to train ahead of the team’s UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark. Ronaldo had attracted significant attention following Portugal’s victory over Norway after the 41-year-old forward appeared to head straight to the dressing room and did not interact with some of his teammates and supporters as usual. The situation generated further speculation when Ronaldo was absent from Portugal’s training session on Tuesday. Reports subsequently claimed that the Al Nassr forward had refused to participate because of a disagreement with Jorge Jesus. However, Jesus has rejected those reports,…
The founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has accused Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, of using his support for President Bola Tinubu to criticise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okorie made the allegation in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, expressing disappointment over what he described as Soludo’s persistent attacks on his predecessor. The APGA founder alleged that Soludo had continued to criticise Obi despite the former Anambra governor maintaining respect and extending normal courtesies to him. “I have watched with disgust and utter disappointment, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s vicious and…
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has overtaken Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez in the latest Transfermarkt valuation of Nigeria’s most valuable defenders, following his impressive rise at Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 23-year-old Nigerian international is now valued at €18 million, placing him second among Nigeria’s most valuable defenders, behind only Fulham’s Calvin Bassey, who retains the top position with a valuation of €28 million. According to the latest Transfermarkt figures, Nwaiwu’s valuation puts him level with Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina and €2 million ahead of Fernandez, whose market value currently stands at €16 million. Nwaiwu’s remarkable rise comes just months…