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JAMB Flags 9,460 Illegal Admissions in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 9,460 illegal admissions carried out by 20 tertiary institutions across the country during the 2024 academic session. According to JAMB, these admissions were processed outside its Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), which is the official platform for all tertiary admissions in Nigeria. Leading the list of offenders is Kano State University of Science and Technology with 2,215 unauthorized admissions, followed by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with 1,215 cases. Other institutions

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Sport

Ex-Super Eagles Coach Monday Sinclair Dies at 88

Former interim coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88. The news was confirmed on Wednesday by former national team goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, who described Sinclair as a mentor and father figure. Sharing his tribute on Facebook, Idah recalled how Sinclair gave him his first big break at Sharks FC. “He signed me to play for Sharks and handed me my debut against Niger Tornadoes. The first time he saw me at training,

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Politics

2027: Atiku Dumps PDP for ADC, Sparks Political Storm

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a new coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Atiku confirmed his exit in a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Jada 1, Adamawa State. He cited irreconcilable differences and the party’s deviation from its founding principles as reasons for his departure. “It

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Entertainment News

Man Who Mocked Buhari’s Death Mourns Father, Blames Poor Healthcare

Gaius Chibueze, a Nigerian man who previously mocked the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has broken his silence following the death of his father. Chibueze announced his father’s demise just days after taunting the late president, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Expressing deep frustration, he blamed Nigeria’s inadequate healthcare system for his loss. According to him, plans were underway to fly his father to Turkey for a medical procedure when he passed away. “Buhari was a useless

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News

Sanwo-Olu Pledges Tough Action Against LASTMA Attackers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed that anyone who assaults officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will face the full weight of the law. Speaking at the Second Lagos Traffic Conference, held to mark LASTMA’s 25th anniversary, Sanwo-Olu—represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat—commended the agency’s personnel for their dedication under challenging and often dangerous conditions. “Your uniform represents the thin yellow line that stands between order and chaos on our roads. Your resilience and professionalism

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Entertainment News

Meta Cracks Down on Fake Profiles, Deletes 10 Million Accounts

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has intensified its campaign against inauthentic activity, removing over 10 million fake profiles and 500,000 spam accounts in the first half of 2025. The crackdown is part of Meta’s broader effort to curb impersonation, copycat content, and fake engagement, ensuring that genuine creators gain more visibility on the platform. According to the company, accounts that repeatedly recycle content without meaningful edits or permissions will lose monetization privileges and face reduced distribution on feeds. “We’re

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Entertainment News

TikTok Removes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos Over Policy Violations in Q1 2025

TikTok has deleted over 3.6 million videos in Nigeria between January and March 2025 for breaching its Community Guidelines — a 50% increase compared to the previous quarter. The data was revealed in TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which highlights the platform’s measures to maintain a safe, respectful, and trustworthy digital space. According to the report, TikTok achieved an impressive 98.4% proactive detection rate, meaning nearly all flagged videos were removed before being reported by users. Additionally, 92.1%

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News

Distributors Protest as Dangote Moves to Slash Cooking Gas Prices

Plans by the Dangote Group to cut the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), widely known as cooking gas, have stirred controversy among market operators, who accuse the company of attempting to dominate the sector. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, recently announced that his company would intervene to make LPG affordable for Nigerians and could bypass existing distributors if they resist the price adjustment. He made this known during a facility tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki by

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News

Nigeria Bids Farewell to Buhari as Tinubu, and other Global Leaders Attend Burial in Daura

Nigeria on Tuesday paid its last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari as his remains were interred in Daura, Katsina State, in a ceremony attended by top political figures, global dignitaries, and thousands of mourners. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led the solemn event, which saw an unprecedented gathering of serving and former leaders at the late President’s hometown. Buhari, who served as both military Head of State and two-term civilian President, died on Sunday, July 13,

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