Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced this during the opening session of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2025 Policy Meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. “This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. 16 years is non-negotiable,” he said. He warned that the heads of institutions found to be engaged in admission fraud would face prosecution. He stressed that the age requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable, adding that heads of institutions found complicit in admission fraud…
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted likely flash flooding in some states, including Sokoto, Lagos, Benue, among other States, this July, 2025. This was revealed according to NiMet predictions for states at risk of flooding this month, which were released on Monday. The flash flood risk alert for July 2025 shows the states with varying probable risks of experiencing flash flooding events due to the onset of rainfall across the country. Other states with notable risk of flash flooding are; Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa…
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Board of Trustees member, Adamu Waziri, has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Waziri announced his decision on Monday at his Dogo Tebo Ward in Potiskum, Yobe State. He said the move was in line with the PDP constitution, which requires formal resignation at the ward level. Explaining his decision, Waziri said the PDP no longer reflects the values of a credible opposition. “I was a member of PDP, and due to the exigencies of the moment and in the interest of the nation, I…
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked her supporters for standing with her. “I thank you for your support. I am glad we are victorious today. “We shall resume in the Senate on Tuesday by the grace of God,” she said. Her comment followed Friday’s judgment by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which declared her…
The Rivers State Police Command has declared the Chief of Staff (CoS), Aloni Olodi and Chief Security Officer (CSO), Hector Ekakita of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, wanted in connection with the violent attack on the council’s Administrator, Goodluck Ihemnacho. A statement signed by the police public relations officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the attack on Ihemnacho occurred on 20th June 2025 at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East. The statement said that despite a prior public notice and formal invitation to report to the police state headquarters for questioning, the duo refused to obey the directive. The police…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has said the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is rebuilding FCT to a befitting nation’s capital. Wike stated this on Sunday, during a Thanksgiving Service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, for the successful completion of project inaugurations by Tinubu to celebrate his second year in office. The minister said nothing was moving in the nation’s capital until the coming of Tinubu’s administration, pointing out that residents were already confessing the changes. “This is because you have a government that is determined to make the needed changes. “If the Tinubu government…
The Senate has given conditions for the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension handed down on her by the Senate. Justice Binta Nyako, in her judgment on Friday, ordered the Senate to reinstate the Kogi Central senator, describing her suspension as excessive. In March, Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Red Chamber for six months for alleged gross misconduct, following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the sitting arrangement. Tensions intensified when Akpoti-Uduaghan, on national television, accused Akpabio of punishing her for rejecting his alleged sexual advances. The…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Rufai, 61, died on Thursday after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to the Rufai family, friends, and the Nigerian football community. The President praised Rufai’s lasting impact on Nigerian football, describing him as a legendary figure beloved by fans across the country who affectionately called him “Dodomayana.” Tinubu lauded the ex- Super Eagles’s goalkeeper as a patriotic sportsman who carved his name in gold in Nigeria’s football history and across…
The House of Representatives has called for the immediate establishment of a permanent military base in the Madagali/Michika axis of Adamawa State, following renewed attacks by armed assailants that left several residents dead and many others abducted. This followed a resolution passed during Thursday’s plenary, where lawmakers decried the persistent security breaches in the area and mandated a thorough investigation into the violence. The House also resolved to investigate the persistent security breaches in the Northeast, particularly in the Madagali/Michika axis of Adamawa State. “To stem the tide of violence, the House urged the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector…
Comedian AY Makun has come to the defense of a fellow celebrity, 2baba, following his public apology to his lover and fans. Recall that 2baba had earlier commented about men not being wired for monogamy, but later apologised to his partner, kids, and fans. AY Makun urged people to consider the human side of public figures, noting that men are often raised to suppress their emotions and are blamed or misunderstood when they speak out. He described the situation as a complex issue, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding. In his defense, AY Makun emphasised the societal expectations placed…