The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has successfully screened a total of 158 aspirants vying for the party’s ticket across the 24 seats of the State House of Assembly ahead of the forthcoming party primaries. The screening exercise, which was conducted by the party’s designated committee, was aimed at assessing the eligibility, competence, and preparedness of the aspirants seeking to represent the APC in the next general elections. Speaking after the exercise, members of the committee described the process as transparent, thorough, and in line with the party’s guidelines for internal democracy. According to the committee, all aspirants were subjected to detailed verification of credentials and necessary consultations to ensure only qualified candidates emerge for the primaries. The exercise witnessed a large turnout of aspirants and party stakeholders, reflecting the growing confidence in the APC’s democratic process and commitment to fielding credible candidates ac...

  FG Retains 16 Years as Minimum Age for Tertiary Institution Admission The has announced the retention of 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. The Minister of Education, , made the announcement on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in . According to the minister, the decision followed extensive consultations and policy reviews involving major stakeholders in the education sector. Alausa explained that the policy aims to maintain a balance between academic readiness and inclusivity within Nigeria’s tertiary education system. “Following extensive consultations and policy reviews, the government has maintained sixteen (16) years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions,” the minister stated. The policy meeting brought together education administrators, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to deliberate on admission processes and standards for highe...

 Shettima Arrives Ondo to Represent Tinubu at Fasoranti’s 100th Birthday Celebration Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday arrived in Akure to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 100th birthday celebration of elder statesman, Chief (Dr.) Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President. According to the statement, the Vice President arrived at the Akure Airport in Ondo State on behalf of President Tinubu to participate in the centenary celebration of the renowned Yoruba leader and elder statesman. The event attracted dignitaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, and well-wishers from across the country to honour Fasoranti’s contributions to national development and leadership.

  CBN Warns States Against Poor Fiscal Management The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned state governments against poor fiscal management, warning that reckless financial decisions could undermine efforts to stabilise prices and strengthen the nation’s economy. Speaking during a meeting with state government officials organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat, the CBN stressed that inflation control requires strong collaboration between the federal and state governments. The Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy Directorate, Muhammad Abdullahi, stated that poor fiscal decisions by state governments have the potential to trigger rising inflation across the country. The meeting had in attendance Commissioners for Finance and Economic Planning, Accountants-General, Permanent Secretaries, and statisticians from over 20 states. According to a statement issued by the apex bank, it is identified that borrowing decisions, rising domestic debts, spending patterns, wage...

 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT This is to inform the public that Kwara State University, Malete, will discontinue its Top Up/HND Conversion programme from the 2025/2026 academic session.  This discontinuation is in compliance with the regulations of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body for all universities in Nigeria. The NUC will also give directives on the status of students already enrolled on the programme in KWASU in due course.  Kwara State University, Malete, is firmly committed to ethical standards and abides by all the policies of the regulatory body. Dr. Kikelomo W. Sallee Registrar