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UNILAG Sets Qualification Criteria As 2025 Undergraduate Admission Screening Begins
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has set qualification criteria for candidates who sat this year’s UTME and applied to the institution as their first choice to gain admission into its undergraduate courses.
The university noted that the registration for its post-UTME screening for eligible candidates would start on Monday, July 28 and end on Wednesday, August 20.
UNILAG is the second most preferred university in the country, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which admission seekers want to attend after the Lagos State University, Ojo, the development that always makes its admission every year very competitive.
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A statement issued on Friday by the university’s registrar, Mrs. Abosede Wickliffe, and made available by the institution’s spokesperson, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibrahim, highlighted the criteria that qualified candidates for the post-UTME screening and admission into the university.
According to her, eligible candidates must not only have made UNILG their first choice in the UTME and scored a minimum of 200 out of a possible 400 marks but must also possess at least five credit passes at one sitting in O/level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, as relevant to their proposed courses of study.
“The candidates must have equally uploaded their O/Level results by Friday, September 12, 2025, and must be up to 16 years old by 30th September 2025, as any candidate below such age need not apply,” she added.
The registrar further stated that candidates who do not participate in the forthcoming post-UTME online aptitude test would not be considered for admission.
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Additionally, she mentioned that while former students of the institution whose admissions were withdrawn based on poor academic performance or absence could reapply, but for fresh courses or programmes, those who were expelled from the university would not be given admission again.
Wickliffe, however, noted that all the registration details and procedures are available for candidates on the university’s website, even as she pointed out that the university has the right to withdraw the admission of any candidate found to have tested positive for drug use even after admission has been given.
She said, “UNILAG has zero tolerance for drug abuse.”
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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.
Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.
Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.
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According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.
Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.
He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.
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The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.
“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.
“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.
“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.
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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria
Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.
Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.
According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.
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He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.
Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.
He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.
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“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.
“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”
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UKWU! Timaya Falls On Stage While Trying To Lift Plus-sized Woman During Performance [VIDEO]
Nigerian singer, Timaya fell on stage while trying to lift a plus-sized lady during performance.
The incident occurred during his ‘Ukwu’ performance at the Gbaramatu Christmas Carnival in Delta State.
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Timaya in a now trending video on social media collapsed after the plus-sized woman jumped on him midday into his performance.
The singer later got up and continued his performance amid cheers from the crowd.
Watch video here
https://x.com/hypetribeng/status/2004263337572684157?s=20
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