Author: Lawan

Music executive and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has opened up on one of the toughest moments in his career, revealing that allowing former label signee Di’Ja to leave the record label was emotionally difficult for him. The interview clip, which was circulated on X and shared via Pulse Nigeria’s official handle, captured Don Jazzy reflecting on some of the hardest decisions he has had to make as a record label owner. Speaking during the interview, Don Jazzy said the experience deeply affected him because he viewed every artiste under the Mavin Records stable as family. “Another difficult thing was,…

International students planning to study in Japan will now face stricter visa procedures and tougher documentation requirements as Japanese authorities tighten immigration rules for foreign applicants. According to updated guidelines published on the “Study in Japan” platform operated by the Japan Student Services Organization, students must complete several stages before they can legally enter the country for academic purposes. The process now includes securing admission into a recognised institution, obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, applying for a student visa, and completing residence registration after arrival in Japan. A major requirement in the process is the Certificate of Eligibility, commonly known…

2027: I’d be happy to work with Peter Obi – Kwankwaso Rabiu Kwankwaso has said he is open to working with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the statement during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he discussed possible political collaboration under the Nigeria Democratic Congress. He confirmed that discussions around cooperation were already underway, especially on tackling insecurity in Nigeria.“Both of us, my humble self and Peter Obi, have agreed to tackle the issue of insecurity head-on to ensure there is peace and stability in this country,” Kwankwaso said. When asked if…

Senate sets 14-day deadline for senators-elect to be sworn in Senators-elect who fail to take their oath of office within 14 legislative days from election risk losing their seats under the Senate amended standing orders.This was even as the Senate retained the controversial provision restricting eligibility for presiding officers to only ranking senators who would have completed at least two terms. These provisions, as stated in the amended Senate Standing Rules, are expected to significantly shape the battle for the senate presidency in 2027 by shutting out incoming senators and restricting the contest largely to returning, ranking lawmakers in the…

FG reforms reason economy thriving despite US, Iran war, global crisis -Uzodinma Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma has declared that amid gulf conflicts, Strait of Hormuz blockade, soaring oil prices and global inflation chaos, Nigeria is not only surviving but also thriving. Uzodimma, who is also the Director General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, made the declaration at an interactive session with members of the diplomatic community yesterday.He noted that the country was emerging stronger from bold economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu. He positioned Nigeria as Africa’s resilient giant, crediting Tinubu’s reforms…

Kudos, knocks as FG okays 150 minimum mark for universities, nursing colleges, 100 for poly Commendation and knocks have trailed the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and relevant stakeholders, notably, vice-chancellor, rectors and provosts to endorse 150 as the minimum admissible score for 2026/2027 admission into universities and Colleges of Nursing Sciences and 100 as the minimum admissible score for admission into the Polytechnics and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) waver granted candidates seeking admissions into the Colleges of Education (CoE). The decision was unanimously endorsed at the 2026 Policy Meeting of JAMB attended by…

Kogi West: Youth leader endorses Aro Samuel for Senate A youth leader in Kogi West and aide to Kogi State Governor, Oladele John Nihi, has endorsed Hon. Aro Samuel Bamidele for the Kogi West Senatorial seat, describing him as a strong advocate of youth empowerment and grassroots development. In a statement issued on Monday, Nihi said Hon. Aro Samuel Bamidele possesses the vision and leadership qualities needed to represent the people of Kogi West effectively at the National Assembly.According to him, the APC chieftain has consistently demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the district, particularly through his support…

The CityBoy Movement has dismissed as false and malicious a social media publication attributing blasphemous comments to Barrister Seyi Tinubu concerning Almighty God and the 2027 presidential election. In a press statement signed by the Deputy Director General, Communication and Public Affairs, O’tega Ogra, the group described the viral write-up, allegedly authored by one “Albaabu Abudulahi,” as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and incite religious tension. According to the statement, Seyi Tinubu never made the comments credited to him and has “never made such a statement at any time, in any place, through any channel, or under any…

No more UTME for candidates seeking NCE certificate – FG The Ministry of Education has announced that candidates seeking admission into the Federal Colleges of Education will no longer participate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced this at the 2026 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja, on Monday. The Minister said the gesture is also extended to candidates seeking programmes in technology, agriculture and related courses. He, however, stated that the affected candidates must possess basic O’Level qualifications and must pass through JAMB screening for proper…

Rivers APC clears 33 Assembly aspirants as Wike loyalists dominate list The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has cleared 33 aspirants for the 2027 State House of Assembly primaries, with loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, dominating the final list. The screening committee released its report after a two-day exercise held at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt, confirming that 65 other aspirants failed to scale through the process. Among those cleared were all 29 serving lawmakers loyal to Wike and led by Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol. The Speaker of the House, Martin…