JAMB introduces facial scan, to phase out fingerprint for UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is introducing facial biometric verification for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and will gradually phase out fingerprint authentication in the next two to three years as part of measures to curb impersonation, examination malpractice and persistent biometric verification failures among candidates.
Tinubu: Kogi kidnappers’ll face full weight of law
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that those behind the abduction of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six other Nigerians in Kogi State would face the full weight of the law, as the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the rescue of all 21 victims and pledged to sustain operations to free abducted residents of Niger State.
FIFA Has Accepted Resignation Of Gusau, Other Principal Officers – NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says world football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of its former principal officers and members of the federation’s Executive Committee.
EFCC recovers N1.233trn, 10,000 convictions in three years
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Monday said the commission recovered N1.233 trillion between October 2023 and June 2026 as part of its sustained campaign against economic and financial crimes.
Argentine Legend Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
Saka Strike Seals Arsenal Win Over Villa As Gunners Maintain Perfect Start
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.
Stop patronising unregulated cart pushers, Lagos Commissioner urges residents
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has warned residents against patronising unregulated cart pushers.
Shettima demands accountability for food security interventions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has demanded greater accountability in the Federal Government’s food security interventions, saying public resources must translate into tangible outcomes for farmers, markets and Nigerian households.
Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, said the state would increase its waste evacuation capacity with an additional 220 trucks.
Tinubu Files Case In US Court To Block Release Of Alleged Drug Trafficking Record — Lawyer
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking.