Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Anambra Student Achieves Record-Breaking JAMB Score Of 375. A remarkable feat has been celebrated at the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting in Abuja, where Okeke Chinedu Christian, a student from Anambra State, was announced as the highest scorer in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that Okeke secured an outstanding 375 out of a possible 400 marks, setting a new benchmark for academic excellence in Nigeria. Addressing education stakeholders, including university vice-chancellors and polytechnic rectors, Professor Oloyede praised Okeke’s exceptional performance, noting that it reflects the potential…

Nigerian Government Sets 16 As Minimum Age For Tertiary Institution Entry. The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially established 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions, a significant policy shift aimed at standardising the education system. This decision, announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will take effect from the 2024 academic year, allowing candidates who are 16 years old to be considered for admission. However, the policy will transition to a minimum age of 18 starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. This development follows extensive consultations with stakeholders during JAMB’s annual Policy…

Meet Kazuyoshi Miura, A 58 Year Old Still Playing Professional Football With Atletico Suzuka In Japan’s Fourth Tier. Kazuyoshi Miura, affectionately known as “King Kazu,” has once again captured the imagination of football fans worldwide by continuing his remarkable career at the age of 58. The Japanese striker, currently playing for Atletico Suzuka in Japan’s fourth division, marked his 40th season as a professional footballer with a starting appearance in a recent match against Veertien Mie, playing the first 45 minutes in a display of enduring passion and resilience. Miura’s journey began in 1986 when, at just 15 years…

Breaking: Devastating Flood Submerges Over 500 Homes In Kogi Community. A catastrophic flood has wreaked havoc in Kabba, the headquarters of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, destroying over 500 homes and leaving countless families displaced. The disaster, reported on 8 July 2025, followed three days of relentless rainfall that caused streams and brooks to overflow, inundating communities with devastating consequences. The Idde-Iyah community in Kabba metropolis was among the hardest hit, with homes, places of worship, and livelihoods swept away by the deluge. Chief Obahunlewo, the Obaladugbo of Ekiri Quarter and a retired police officer, lost his…

Nigerian Meteorological Agency Issues Urgent Flood Alert For July. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a critical flood alert for July 2025, cautioning residents in 20 states, including Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, and Benue, about the heightened risk of flash flooding. The warning, announced on Monday, highlights the potential for severe weather events as the rainy season intensifies across the country. According to NiMet’s latest flash flood risk alert, Sokoto State faces a particularly high risk of flash floods due to the onset of heavy rainfall. Other states identified as having a notable risk include Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi,…

Lagos State Unveils Commencement Dates For Seven New Laws. Lagos State Government has officially announced the commencement dates for seven bills recently signed into law by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, marking a significant step in advancing governance and socio-economic development across the state. The announcement, made public on 4 July 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of Lagosians through robust legal frameworks. The newly assented laws, passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly, include the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2025; Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (Amendment) Law, 2025; Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection…

Victor Osimhen Nears Permanent Move To Galatasaray As Napoli Talks Intensify. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of a sensational permanent transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, with personal terms agreed for a contract until June 2028. The 26-year-old, who dazzled during a loan spell at the club last season, has given his unequivocal approval to continue his career in Istanbul, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. However, the deal’s completion now hinges on negotiations between Galatasaray and Osimhen’s parent club, Napoli, as the two sides navigate a complex financial landscape. Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in…

Lagos Enforces Landmark Ban On Single-Use Plastics To Combat Environmental Crisis. Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, has taken a bold step in its fight against environmental degradation with the full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics, effective from 1 July 2025. This sweeping policy, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment under Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, targets items such as Styrofoam, plastic straws, cups, and nylon bags under 40 microns, aiming to curb the city’s escalating waste crisis and protect its ecosystem. The journey to this milestone began on 21 January 2024, when Wahab announced an immediate ban…

Ivan Rakitić Bids Farewell To Football With Heartfelt Retirement. Croatian football legend Ivan Rakitić has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37, bringing an illustrious career to a close. The midfielder, renowned for his stints at Barcelona, Sevilla, and the Croatian national team, confirmed the decision via an emotional social media post, stating, “Thank you, football,” after amassing 16 major trophies, 993 appearances, and 297 goal contributions across his career. Rakitić’s journey began at FC Basel in Switzerland, where he won the Swiss Cup in 2007, before moving to Schalke 04 in Germany. His…

Anambra Police Nab Suspect with Severed Breast, Rescue Kidnapped Driver. The Anambra State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, with the arrest of a 25-year-old man found in possession of a severed female breast in Awada, Obosi. The suspect, Samuel Eze, was detained on 6 July by a joint security team comprising officers from the Awada Police Station and Anambra Vigilante operatives during a routine patrol along Jude Onyekwere Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. According to DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesperson, the recovered body part was promptly deposited in a morgue for preservation, and Eze is…

ASUU To Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has instructed its members across Nigeria to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to pay June 2025 salaries. The directive, issued on 7 July 2025, aligns with the union’s “No Pay, No Work” policy, which mandates the withdrawal of services if salaries are delayed beyond the first three days of a new month. ASUU branches at the University of Jos and the University of Abuja have already begun industrial action, suspending lectures and statutory meetings. ASUU National President, Professor Chris…

Nottingham Forest Appoint Edu Gaspar As Global Head Of Football. Nottingham Forest have unveiled former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar as their new Global Head of Football, marking a significant coup for the Premier League club. The announcement, made on 7 July 2025, confirms the 47-year-old Brazilian’s appointment to a newly created role overseeing all football-related operations, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development, as the club prepares for their first European campaign in three decades. Edu, a key figure in Arsenal’s resurgence under manager Mikel Arteta, resigned from his role as the Gunners’ sporting director in…