"We will not be fooled or influenced by social media campaigns that spread misinformation, fake news and lies about people who are in our country" - Ramaphosa said.
Author: Eshokeme Oludare James (Eshokeme James)
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NCC Promotes Digital Inclusion Through Girls ICT Programme
The NCC gave the commendation while hosting 185 contestants of the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition on an excursion to the National Communications Museum in Abuja. Representing the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, Director of Research and Development, Babagana Digima, said the programme aligns with the NCC’s digital literacy drive and efforts to inspire greater participation of girls in ICT and STEM fields.
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JAMB Opens Mop-Up UTME Slip Printing Ahead Of June 13 Exam
JAMB advised affected candidates to print their slips through its portal to confirm their examination centres, dates, and reporting times.
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58,000 Candidates Sit NCEE Amid Rising Female Enrollment
The minister also expressed satisfaction with the organisation of the exercise but raised concerns over absenteeism recorded in some centres, calling for an investigation into the reasons candidates failed to show up.
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Nigeria Reschedules Airlifting Of Citizens Willing To Leave South Africa
According to Ebienfa, the proposed airlifting of the first batch of returnees from South Africa originally scheduled for Monday 8th of June, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 10th of June, and this is due to unforeseen logistical considerations.
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Cost Of Healthy Diet Rises To N1,541 Per Day In March – NBS
According to the NBS, animal-source foods remained the most expensive component of a healthy diet, accounting for 39 per cent of the total cost while providing just 13 per cent of total calories. Fruits and vegetables were also among the costliest food groups relative to their calorie contribution, accounting for 16 per cent and 14 per cent of total diet costs respectively. Legumes, nuts and seeds remained the least expensive food group, contributing just seven per cent of the total cost.
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Rare Celestial Double Treat: Blue Moon Aligns With Year’s Smallest Full Moon
Blue Moons occur only once every two to three years, with the next one expected in January 2029. Even rarer is the coincidence of a Blue Moon with the year's smallest full moon, a phenomenon last seen in 2020.
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Oyo Public Schools Comply With NUT Directive
Teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State began an indefinite strike to protest the kidnapp of teachers and pupils of three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state CliqMetro reports that armed men on May 15 attacked Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, both in Ahoro-Esinele and Baptist Nursery and...
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Cancer Society Calls For Strict Tobacco Act Enforcement
In a statement marking the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, expressed concern over the growing popularity of emerging nicotine and tobacco products, warning that the trend poses serious public health risks. He said tobacco companies continue to deploy deceptive tactics such as flavored products, attractive packaging, social media promotions, digital marketing, and misleading advertising to attract new users.
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MAPOLY Expels 365 Students Over Fake Admission Documents
The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic documents. This is contained in a statement in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes...