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Tragedy has struck Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State after no fewer than 24 people died after consuming a deadly herbal drink. The incident happened over the weekend across two communities Araromi Obu and Odigbo town.   Victims reportedly passed out shortly after drinking the liquid at different locations.   Some died in their sleep, others collapsed after reaching home, and several more remain in critical condition in local hospitals.   Eight deaths were reported in Araromi Obu, while 16 people died in Odigbo town. In response to the crisis, local government chairman Taiwo Adegoroye banned the sale and consumption of all locally brewed alcoholic drinks in the area. He added that preliminary checks by local health officials suggest a strong link between the deaths and the herbal concoction, though officials are awaiting full autopsy results from the Ministry of Health.   State Health Commissioner Dr. Banji Ajaka confirmed that medical teams have ...

JAMB ANNOUNCES THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR 2027 UTME REGISTRATION The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is expected to commence profile creation for candidates preparing for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, December 10, 2026. Prospective candidates are advised to begin preparations ahead of the commencement date, particularly by checking and confirming their National Identification Number (NIN) details. Candidates are encouraged to ensure that their names, date of birth and other personal information on their NIN records are accurate and consistent with the information they intend to use for their JAMB registration. Any discrepancy in personal details should be addressed early to avoid complications during JAMB profile creation and subsequent UTME registration. Prospective candidates are advised to stay informed and follow official guidelines when the profile creation process begins.

State Government Suspends School Activities Indefinitely Over Diphtheria Outbreak The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state as a precautionary measure against the spread of suspected diphtheria cases. The directive took effect on Monday, September 7, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice. The government said the decision followed reports of suspected diphtheria cases in Jos North, Wase, Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas. Schools that had already resumed academic activities were also directed to shut down. The directive, issued under the administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is aimed at protecting pupils, students, teachers and other school personnel while health authorities intensify efforts to contain the suspected outbreak. School proprietors, administrators, teachers, parents and guardians have been urged to comply with the directive and ensu...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results of candidates who were below the prescribed admission age for viewing. The board, however, maintained that viewing the results does not automatically qualify the candidates for admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB, in a statement by the Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocols, Fabian Benjamin, on Saturday, said an underage candidate was any applicant who would be below 16 years by September 30, 2026. The examination body said the release was intended mainly to enable the candidates, parents and guardians to know their UTME performance. It stressed that the results could not be used for admission or any other official purpose except by candidates who meet the conditions for exceptional admission. The board said only candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and maturity would be considered for admission through several stages of asse...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presents our Governorship and Deputy Governorship candidates across 28 states for the 2027 elections. These men and women will carry the ADC banner and our commitment to offer Nigerians credible leadership and a real alternative.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Nigeria generated about ₦21.6 trillion in tax revenue in the first half of 2026. He made the disclosure at the 160th Joint Revenue Board meeting in Kaduna, where he discussed the progress and challenges of Nigeria’s tax reforms. According to Sani, the figure represents a 49% increase compared with the same period in the previous year. He said the increase reflects the impact of the Federal Government’s tax reforms under President Bola Tinubu, which he described as a major effort to improve Nigeria’s revenue system. The governor said the reforms are focused on simplifying the tax system, reducing multiple taxes, using technology to reduce leakages and making it easier for individuals and businesses to comply. Sani also commended Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zach Adedeji for his role in advancing the reforms, saying the goal should not only be to collect more money but to build a tax system based on fairness, transparency ...