Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the commencement of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination change of institution and course process for candidates. The board disclosed this in a notice issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on X. “Candidates wishing to change their institution or programme of choice may now proceed to do so visiting any of the Board’s approved CBT. Applicants are advised to visit any accredited CBT centre to effect the changes,” the statement read. JAMB also announced that the printing of the original 2026 UTME result slip would commence…

By NEXTER Former Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and an aspirant of the Nasarawa West Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Faisal Shuaib has called on eligible citizens to take advantage of the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable them participate in electing leaders of their choice in the forthcoming general elections. Dr. Faisal made the call during a consultative engagement with stakeholders from Nasarawa and Toto Local Government Areas ahead of the party’s primary elections. Our correspondent gathered…

By NEXTER The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) and stakeholders in Nasarawa State have tasked the state government on the need to evolve a policy that will promote waste-to-wealth opportunities, attract private sector investment, create jobs, and support climate action. At a Validation Workshop on the Draft Nasarawa State Waste Management Policy in Lafia, they advocated for the utilization of the state’s rising waste which currently stands at 730,000 tonnes for the benefit of the people through a robust policy. LEADERSHIP reports that GIFSEP, in collaboration with the UNDP Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme,…

By Ojima-Ojo Abubakar Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has submitted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nomination form for his 2027 presidential ambition. The former vice-president shared a post on his X page, accompanied by photos and a video showing him at the ADC national headquarters in Abuja to submit the form. “The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the National Secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress,” he wrote.

By Ojima-Ojo Abubakar The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of running what it described as a “Ponzi economy” over plans to secure a fresh $1.25bn World Bank loan. The opposition party said the move was unacceptable despite Nigeria’s rising debt profile, which it put at about N159.28tn. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the Federal Government was taking fresh loans to service old debts while millions of Nigerians continued to battle hardship. The party lamented that food prices, unemployment, inflation and insecurity had continued to worsen…

By Ojima-Ojo Abubakar The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday dismissed the promise by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Onanuga said Nigerians should not trust Obi’s pledge, insisting that the former governor had a history of abandoning political commitments and alliances. Obi, who is reportedly preparing to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, had during a television interview vowed to spend only four years in office if elected president. According to him, the decision was…

By NEXTER Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement. The governor made this known at a rally held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital, amid a growing political realignment in the state involving factions of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. “I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Excellency, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said. Makinde had earlier led the Taminu Turaki faction of the PDP in Oyo State…

By Abubakar Yunusa The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, is set to lead a climate advocacy walk themed “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen environmental sustainability, climate awareness, and community-driven ecological action across the country. The initiative, which will commence from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, is expected to bring together members of the Association, environmental advocates, community stakeholders, volunteers, and members of the public in a coordinated call for increased environmental consciousness and sustainable living practices. The exercise…

By Ojima-Ojo Abubakar Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw has expressed shock and regret over the passing of popular actor Alex Ekubo, revealing that she had been trying to reach him without realising the severity of his condition. The news of Ekubo’s death at the age of 40 sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry on Tuesday, after the actor reportedly succumbed to his battle with cancer. Taking to her X handle, Henshaw initially reacted to the breaking news with a post that captured her disbelief. “I just heard a terrible news! Father Lord plsssss ,” she wrote. Responding to an inquiry…

By Ojima-Ojo Abubakar Concerns continue to mount on social media following the death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo sparking widespread reactions from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry NEXTER reports that the Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo passed away on Tuesday, sparking emotional reactions across the entertainment industry. In one of the most widely circulated reactions, actor Godwin Nnadiekwe expressed shock over the development, claiming the late actor had made prior preparations regarding his affairs. He wrote on Instagram “I’m struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me. Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I’m lost…