February 2022

1 Minute

Sports

BREAKING: Ukraine Vs Russia: FIFA, UEFA Slam Sanctions On Russia, ban National Teams, Clubs

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

Football’s world governing body, FIFA, and Europe’s governing body, UEFA, have suspended Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions. The move comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that Russian and Belarusian...

1 Minute

World News

BREAKING: Russia Hits Ukraine’s Former Capital, Kills Many Amid Peace Talks

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

As many as 11 civilians have been killed in Russian shelling on Ukraine’s former capital and second most populated city, Kharkiv, on Monday. This was revealed by the regional governor who said dozens more...

4 Minutes

Local News

Osun Residents Urged on safety, precautionary measures as Oyetola opens iconic Olaiya flyover

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

…as Oyetola tests run to ascertain professional certifications Following the completion of construction work at the Olaiya Flyover in Osogbo and the subsequent certification of the iconic project by the appropriate construction and engineering...

1 Minute

Education

2022 UTME: JAMB announces new date for mock exams

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has informed that the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock papers will now be held on April 9 as against the earlier scheduled date, April 16....

1 Minute

Education

Buhari’s Minister Reportedly Walks Out On Protesting Nigerian Students

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

The meeting between the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, and protesting Nigerian students, on Monday, ended in deadlock as the minister walked out on them. The students had earlier occupied the gate of the...

1 Minute

Politics

Chieftains are ecstatic over the PDP’s victory in the Plateau bye-election

Akanji Philip February 28, 2022 0 Comment

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau, Sunday Akuns, said the party’s victory in the Saturday by-election signified more victories in coming elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that...

4 Minutes

Education

ASUU Strike: Protests Rock Abuja, Osun, Ekiti, Others As Students Demand Immediate Resolution

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Monday, staged a protest calling for immediate negotiation to end the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The students, who barricaded...

World News -1 Minute

BREAKING: India Suspends International Flights Till Further Notice

Akanji Philip February 28, 2022 0 Comment

Commercial international flights to and from India shall remain suspended until further orders, officials said on Monday. This is contained in a circular issued by the country’s civil aviation Directorate General of Civil...

1 Minute

Local News

Tension as gunmen shoot Ekiti monarch

VAM News February 28, 2022 0 Comment

The traditional ruler of Aiyede kingdom in Ekiti state, Abdulmumini Orishagbemi has been shot by gunmen. The monarch was said to be returning from Ijero Ekiti when he was accosted by the gunmen around...

3 Minutes

World News

Nigeria excluded among 15 countries sending arms to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion (Full list)

Akanji Philip February 28, 2022 0 Comment

United States, Canada and other European countries have so far responded to urgent Ukrainian appeals for military equipment. According to AFP reports, some of the countries, including Sweden, have started to send military...