OYO GOVT ARRESTS 19 ILLEGAL SCAVENGERS, SHUTS DOWN FOOD FACILITY
By: Balogun Ibrahim The Oyo State Government, acting through its Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, says it has arrested at least 19 illegal scavengers...
BRITAIN OPENS FORMAL PROBE OF X AND AI TOOL GROK AMID GROWING FRANCE-LED SCRUTINY
By: Balogun Ibrahim The UK Government Opens Formal Investigations Into Elon Musk’s X and Its Grok AI, With Data Protection and Harmful Content at the...
ADUKU UNVEILS 26-PLAYER FALCONETS SQUAD FOR SENEGAL CLASH
By: Balogun Ibrahim Falconets Head Coach Moses Aduku Unveils 26-Player Squad as Nigeria Intensify Preparations for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Third-Round Clash With Senegal....
NNAMDI KANU APPEALS TERRORISM CONVICTION, FAULTS TRIAL
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has submitted a notice of appeal challenging his conviction and several sentences handed down by...
SENATE PASSES ELECTORAL BILL AFTER FIVE- HOUR SESSION
HOTJIST NEWS The Senate passed the Electoral Act amendment bill on Wednesday after discussing each clause for five hours. The bill was the only item...
REPS INTERVENE AS FG, APCL CLASH OVER OWNERSHIP OF GURARA II DAM
BY JENN NOAMIUKOR The committee in the House of Representatives that handles water-related issues has started discussing a petition about a disagreement between Abuja Power...
JUST IN: SENATE REJECTS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION RESULTS
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR The Nigerian Senate has rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought to make...
TWO TARABA SENATORS DEFECT TO APC INCREASING PARTY’S TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS TO 81
HOTJIST NEWS Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau, two senators from Taraba State, have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress...
TWO ONDO VARSITY STUDENTS DROWN IN HOTEL SWIMMING POOL
JENN NOMAMIUKOR Two students from Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko died after reportedly drowning in a hotel swimming pool during a celebration for newly admitted...
FG CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS TO UN HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP ROLES
HOTJIST NEWS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited qualified professionals to express interest in joining the United Nations Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator Talent Pipeline. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the initiative seeks “high-calibre professionals to join leadership roles within the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator system.” “The RC/HC Talent Pipeline is designed to identify and prepare individuals for leadership positions, while broadening and diversifying the pool of eligible candidates,” the statement said. “Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographical representation.” The Ministry explained that successful candidates will benefit from structured opportunities to enhance their “leadership, coordination, and humanitarian competencies.” However, it stressed that “admission into the RC/HC Talent Pipeline does not automatically constitute appointment,” and candidates must apply separately to the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre. READ MORE... https://hotjist.com/2026/02/04/two-ondo-varsity-students-drown-in-hotel-swimming-pool/ Applications for this cycle will close on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at...