Author: Lagos Brief

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos), has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for his honesty and accountability in addressing the technical glitches that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). At a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the Society described Prof. Oloyede’s public admission of fault and his apology over the glitches that affected over 379,000 candidates across 157 centres as a “rare act of responsible leadership in Nigeria’s education sector.” According to MSSN Lagos, the Registrar’s swift move to…

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Oloyede, during a news conference in Bwari on Wednesday, took responsibility of the errors in the just concluded examinations. He assured that the 379,997 affected candidates would be communicated through Short Message Service (SMS) by Thursday, so that they could reprint their slips for rescheduled examinations on Friday and Saturday. Oloyede revealed that the glitches, which caused widespread outrage and confusion among candidates and stakeholders, were traced to a failure in…

.Aso Rock, Leaders Messages Contradictory .We Won’t Step Down For Anyone, Aspirants Insists On Election .Tinubu Didn’t Annoint Anyone, Presidency Source Reveals In Leaked Audio The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State has taken another twist as aspirants of the party have rejected the alleged imposition of a candidate in the LG. Lagos Brief gathered that leaders of the party have been in marathon meetings after the party’s primary elections on Saturday. This is as allegation of lies against President Bola Tinubu was burst by an audio from a top politician…

-VC says management is proud of the team’s achievement The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, and members of the university management received and hosted the all-conquering UNITECOL champions, LASU Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 7th May 2025. The short but colourful event held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, 6th Floor, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos. A highly elated LASU Numero Uno, while receiving the young lads, in her address, said she was very proud of the team’s achievement, but, advised the players not to rest on their oars and should strive…

In a league long ruled by tradition, state-owned giants, and age-old reputations, the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League season has dared to write its own rebellious script. What once felt like a game of thrones reserved for the usual suspects has been turned on its head — because this, unquestionably, is the year of the underdogs. For seasons past, Remo Stars have danced dangerously close to glory, only to crumble in the final act — much like Arsenal’s notorious late-season implosions in England. They’ve been poetic, promising, and painfully short. But not this time. With an unshakable blend of grit…

Nigeria reached the quarter finals of the ongoing CAF U20 Championship in Egypt despite having to force Kenya’s Rising Stars to a 2-2 draw in the last match of group B on Wednesday. In the event, the Flying Eagles finished second on the table with five points, two behind group leaders Morocco who drilled Tunisia 3-1 in the other match of the pool and will remain in Cairo for the quarter finals, against the second-placed team in group A. Group A is made up of hosts Egypt, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zambia and Tanzania. Seven-time champions Nigeria will now have…

An appeal has gone to the Lagos State Government to call the Medical Director of Orile Agege General Hospital to order. The appeal was made by a faith-based civil society organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). The group alleged that the MD, Dr. Sola Pitan, has made several attempts aimed at stopping Muslim staff from coming into the mosque. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 by the Executive Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads: “The headquarters of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has been inundated with complaints against the current…

The member representing Ankpa I state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The bill, titled Kogi State Tenancy Law, 2025, was presented on Wednesday, May 7, and aims to improve administrative efficiency, enhance legal clarity, ensure fairer representation on regulatory bodies, and promote digital approaches to tenancy regulation. Lawal, who also chairs the House Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, said the new legislation is necessary to address gaps in the 2007 law and align the state’s rental…

Like a master builder laying the foundation for a towering skyscraper, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe is constructing a new framework for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. With each strategic move, he’s adding a new layer of strength, transparency, and innovation, transforming the sector into a robust and thriving entity. As the head of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Komolafe is the driving force behind this ambitious project, and his vision is taking shape with remarkable speed and precision. Innovation is one of the buzzwords that has gained strong radiation in the world of development and growth. Its strength…

The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology LASUSTECH, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor is not only a man of honour and of high repute but also a pro working class Vice Chancellor. Adeshina said Prof Odusanya only believes and works towards improvement of welfare of workers and students. He noted that the records are in the public domain and that it’s unprecedented to have a chancellor that believes…