The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificate of return to Biodun Oyebanji, the Ekiti State governor and winner of the off-cycle 2026 governorship election held on Saturday in the state. The commission on Sunday declared Mr Oyebanji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the election after polling 319,224 […]
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The Ekiti State governorship election may be over, save for any litigation that may follow, but its implications deserve serious reflection. Beyond the declaration of a winner and the celebration or disappointment that accompanies electoral
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the only admission pathway into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision, contained in JAMB’s newly
Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie has come under heavy social media criticism after sharing a video showing her burning the outfit she wore to the burial of her late
From courtroom drama and social media controversies to emotional tributes and inspiring personal revelations, the Nigerian entertainment industry has remained vibrant with stories that continue to capture public attention.
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Amazon will lay off tens of thousands of office workers as the e-commerce and tech giant trims costs amid ramped-up investments in artificial intelligence, according to US media reports. Some 30,000 positions will be cut
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