The Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an investigation into a technical error that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting nearly 380,000 candidates. This move follows widespread complaints about irregularities in the recently released exam results, sparking concerns over the integrity of the nation’s tertiary admission process. The Joint Admissions and […]
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens. Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the proposed legislation aims to boost voter turnout and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic processes by requiring all qualified Nigerians to participate in elections. The bill seeks to amend existing […]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has rejected the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to conduct a resit examination for candidates affected by technical glitches in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Instead, the group is demanding that JAMB award an automatic score of 300 to all […]
The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly sign the Nigerian Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, as the country grapples with rising insecurity in its rural and forested regions. The bill, recently passed by the National Assembly, aims to establish a dedicated security agency focused on protecting the nation’s forests […]
The Lagos State Government has moved to dispel rumors surrounding the departure of some of its employees after participating in training programs abroad. According to Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, the controversy stems from a misunderstanding about the nature of these programs. It appears that certain staff members, who had taken […]
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens. Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the proposed legislation aims to boost voter turnout and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic processes by requiring all qualified Nigerians to participate in elections. The bill seeks to amend existing […]
A controversy has erupted at French Ligue 1 club Nantes, as striker, Mostafa Mohamed is set to be penalized for his decision to sit out a crucial match against Montpellier. The game, which holds significant importance for the team’s chances of avoiding demotion, will also serve as an occasion to raise awareness about a social […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT Mr Kola Adesina, the Managing Director of Sahara Group, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold energy sector reforms. In an interview for an upcoming State House TV documentary marking the second anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration, Adesina lauded the government’s policies for improving transparency, regulatory consistency, and […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released a statement informing the public of the upcoming orientation course for prospective corps members. According to the statement, the 2025 Batch A Stream II Orientation course is set to kick off on June 11, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement signed by its […]
