Monday, 30 March 2026

FUTA Releases Admission List for 2025/2026 Academic Session

This article gives Students latest admission updates in the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA. The 2022/2023 Futa Admission list is out already and this post will guide all the prospective Students the needed procedures on how to check their Admission on Jamb and FUTA website.

FUTA Admission List for 2022/2023 Academic Session is Out | Latest FUTA Admission News - futa.edu.ng

All the candidates seeking admission into the prestigious Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) and also took part in the recent post UTME screening exercise are to proceed to check their admission status because the FUTA management has released the merit admission list for the 2022/2023 academic session.

FUTA admission list contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into FUTA's various degree programmes for the 2022/2023 academic session; which contains all qualified students.

Six quick steps on how to Check your FUTA Admission List 2022/2023:

The admission status can only be checked by Jamb Caps currently. Students seeking admission into the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)  can only access their admission status on the JAMB admission status checking portal, known as CAPS. Follow the following Six basic procedures outlined below to check:

STEP 1: To access your Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) admission status, login to the JAMB portal at portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility_/

STEP 2: Login to your Jamb profile with your username and password.

STEP 3: Scroll down then locate and click the ‘Check Admission Status‘ tab.

STEP 4: Select your Exam year and enter your Jamb registration number in the required column.

STEP 5: Finally, click on ‘Check Admission Status‘ to access your FUTA admission status.

STEP 6: Click on "Accept/Reject"  admission to finalize your admission.

NOTE: NELOC Media News will update this post immediately the FUTA admission list is available on the university website.

But, to check your admission on FUTA portal when it's available, you will be able to follow the four procedures outlined below. 

1. Go to FUTA admission status checking portal at FUTA Admission

2. Supply your UTME/DE registration number in the required column.

3. Finally, click on Submit to access your FUTA admission status which will come with procedures on how to make acceptance fee.



Disclaimer: All the information here are verified details from the FUTA Official School Portal accessed via - futa.edu.ng and it remains the property of futa, which is subjected to changes should need be by the School Management. Daily News Report shall keep this page updated in tandem with FUTA.

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Meet Khosi, Winner of Big Brother Titans (BbTitans) Show 2023 Edition

The South African Housemates, Khosi has emerged Ultimate winner of Big Brother Titans reality TV show. She came first to defeat her Nigerian close rival - Kanaga Jnr, who came first runner-up.

Meet Khosi, Winner of Big Brother Titans [BbTitans] Show 2023 edition

The show, which premiered on January 15, 2023, in South Africa with 24 housemates was left with just six housemates who battled for the grand prize after last Sunday’s eviction of three housemates including Thabang, Justin and Blaqboi.

The lucky finalists are the trio of Nigerian Yvonne, Ebubu, and Kanaga Jnr and the trio of South African housemates, Tsatsii, Khosi, and Ipeleng.

This BbTitans finale is the first edition of two TV phenomena, BBNaija and BB Mzansi’ - BBTitans from inception is filled with an abundance of Nigerian and South African swag, banter, twist, romance, and everything in between. But after 76 days of the show, it’s better imagined than said if the show has lived up to its billing.

With Khosi emergence, she becomes the first winner of Big Brother Titans [BbTitans] season and also the first Female and first South Africa to he crowned winner of Big Brother Titans 2023 edition.

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Following her emergence, She won a whopping grand prize of $100,000.


After 76 days, the first season of the Big Brother Titans reality show has come to an end and a South Africa’s Journalist - Khosi Twala has emerged the winner and first Titan of the debut season of the Big Brother Titans show on Sunday, April 2, 2023. 

Khosi, with the full name as Makhosazane Twala is a 25-year-old South African lady who participated as an housemate in the just concluded BBTitans.

Khosi, who had been a fan favourite throughout the season, took home the ultimate grand prize of US$100,000 after garnering the most votes from viewers across Africa.

Twala Khosi wins first-ever Big Brother Titans, take home $100,000 cash prize | BbTitans winner
Photo: Winner of BbTitans 2023 - Twala Khosi. She was declared winner on 2nd April, 2023 | Image credit: Facebook @Big Brother Africa

This season of Big Brother brought together Nigerian and South African housemates in one house for 76 days and has been a massive hit since it premiered three months ago. Viewers across the continent tuned in to watch the drama, romance, and friendships that unfolded inside the Big Brother Titans house.

Finally, a winner has emerged, her full name is Khosi Twala, a 25-year-old South African journalist, quickly became a fan favourite due to her charming personality and strategic gameplay. She formed strong alliances with other housemates and managed to avoid eviction throughout the season. She was up for possible eviction every week till the show’s end.

In the finale, Khosi went up against five other finalists: South Africa’s Ipeleng who was the first person to be evicted, followed by Nigeria’s Ebubu and Yvonne. Afterwards, South Africa’s Tsatsii was evicted as the second runner-up of the show, leaving Nigeria’s Kanaga Jnr and Khosi to go toe-to-toe with Khosi.

Speaking after her win, Khosi thanked fans and fellow housemates for their support. She said, “I am so grateful for this opportunity and I want to thank everyone who voted for me. It has been an incredible journey and I have made some amazing friends along the way.”

Commenting on the success of the show, the Executive Head of Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria, Tope Oshunkeye said, “Big Brother Titans has been an interesting journey especially when you consider the mash-up of the different cultures, Mzansi (South Africa) and Naija (Nigeria). This has been the ultimate cultural exchange and social cohesion program that has proven that what unites us is bigger than anything else. We at MultiChoice are very proud of this moment and we thank the fans, our dear customers and all the sponsors for the successful season.”

The finale of Big Brother Titans was a star-studded affair, with performances from some of Africa’s top musicians – Mayorkun and Maphorisa.  The viewing party in Lagos also drew appearances from past Big Brother Naija and Titans stars like Adekunle Olopade, Blaqboi, Olivia, Miracle, and Hermes.

These are six records of Khosi:
  1. Khosi full name is Makhosazane Twala.
  2. She is a Journalist in South Africa.
  3. She is a Housemate from South Africa
  4. She is the first to win the Big Brother Titans [BbTitans]
  5. She is the first female to win BbTitans
  6. She becomes US$100,000 more richer today.
Video: A South African Journalist, Twala Khosi has emerged winner of the #bbtitans2023 season 1, and wins cash prize of US$100,000

The Big Brother Titans show has been a massive success, showcasing the best of Nigerian and South African culture and entertainment. The show has once again demonstrated the power of reality television to captivate audiences across the continent. With Khosi’s win, it has produced a new star who is sure to make waves in the entertainment industry.


Biography of Bimbo Akintola

Bimbo Akintola is an amazing Nigerian actress who was born on May 5 1970. She debuted in her profession when she featured in the film OWO BLOW in 1995 alongside Femi Adebayo and followed up with Out of Bounds in 1997 with Richard Mofe Damijo.

She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards. She has also had other recognitions for her excellent skills with awards like; Best Actress or English Actress in Nigeria in 1997 and Best Actress Award for the movie Heaven's Hell at the 2015 Eko International Film Festival.

Read: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

Bimbo Akintola played the role of Dr. Stella Adadevoh in the film 93 days which tells the story of the heroine's fight to stop the spread of Ebola virus in which she and some of her team lost their lives.

Akintola is known to fully immerse herself into any roles she plays.

She is a graduate of Thoator Arte from the University of Ibadan

Bimbo Akintola is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram , TikTok and X.


Adekunle Ajasin University Begins Sales of 2026 Post UTME Screening Form

Adekunle Ajasin University Begins Sales of 2024 Post UTME Screening Form


Are you a Jambite seeking admission into the undergraduate programme into Adekunle Ajasin University? Let us take you through the processes.

The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akugba-Akoko, Ondo State has announced the sales of 2022/23 Post UTME Screening Form for Applicants to apply. 

According to the information made available by the Registrar, the registration begins 15th of September, 2022, with 160 as general Jamb Cut-off Mark in AAUA, while Law cutoff mark in AAUA is 250 and above . The form and screening is done online.

Information obtained by NELOC Media News indicates that the School and other Varsities are done with 2021/22 Admission for those that wrote JAMB last Year; while the new screening form is for those that wrote JAMB this year.

With the addition of 2022/23 Admission, next academic session will have students from 2021/22 and 2022/23 coming in as 100 level. That is next session in AAUA will have double Freshers (100 level).

The AAUA Post UTME Screening Update from the School Reads in part: 

"ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY

AKUNGBA-AKOKO, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA


"2022/2023 ADMISSIONS SCREENING EXERCISE

"This is to inform all UTME and Direct Entry candidates who applied for admission to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State for the 2022/2023 academic session that registration for Post-UTME admission screening exercise will commence from Thursday, 15th, September 2022.


Eligible Candidates

Candidates who are eligible for the Screening Exercise are:

  • Those who made Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) their institution of First choice in the 2022/2023 UTME and  scored 160 and above;
  • Direct Entry candidates who chose AAUA as their institution of First choice; and
  • Those who sat for the 2022/2023 UTME, scored 160 and above and are willing to change and make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko their institution of First choice.

NOTE: Candidates who did not make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko their institution of First choice initially, but are willing to choose AAUA, should make the necessary change of Institution on JAMB CAPS to AAUA before the close of registration for the screening exercise.

"All eligible candidates are to visit the University website https://putme.aaua.edu.ng to register for the screening as from Thursday, 15th September, 2022 after making a payment of Two thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only. Payment should be made on-line on the University Screening Portal.


Guidelines for Candidates Register for AAUA On-line Post UTME

i. Visit AAUA Post UTME Site;


AAUA Post UTME  Screening Site


  • Create an account with valid JAMB registration number and E-mail address;
  • Confirm your E-Mail address by clicking on the link sent to your E-mail (check spam box, if not found in your E-mail inbox);
  • Log in and make payment  of N2, 000.00 only via PayTech (MasterCard and VISA only);
  • After successful payment, candidates are to fill their Bio-data with valid details ; and
  • Print out Bio-data slip.

General Instructions to all Candidates

i. Candidates are advised to correctly upload all their O’Level results on the portal. A maximum of two (2) sittings is allowed in the case of O’Level requirements.

ii. AAUA accepts WAEC, NECO and NABTEB O’Level results.

iii. AAUA accepts ND (Upper Credit), HND (Lower Credit) and JUPEB (6 Points) for Direct Entry candidates.

iv. Candidates awaiting O’Level results may also apply but must upload their results on both the University portal and JAMB CAPS as soon as they are released for seamless admission processing.

v. Candidates are to click on Admission Requirements to check for O’Level and UTME subject requirements for the respective courses of choice.

vi. Candidates who did not comply with the UTME subject combination are requested to change to their desirable courses on JAMB CAPS.

vii. Candidates are advised to read the O’Level requirements of their courses and select the right subject combinations, which must include Credit Passes in English Language and Mathematics for all courses in AAUA.

viii. Candidates should ensure that the on-line form is carefully completed, following ALL necessary instructions, as “mistake(s)” may be seen as misrepresentation/falsification of documents, which shall lead to disqualification. 

ix. Candidates are then to print-out evidence of completion of transaction and keep for future reference.

x. It is compulsory for all candidates to participate in the on-line screening exercise to qualify them for consideration by the University.


"SPECIAL NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS 

a) The registration for the on-line screening exercise commences on Thursday, 15th September, 2022.

b) Candidates willing to apply for the LAW programme must not score less than 250 marks in the 2022 UTME.

c) Candidates are advised to provide valid and active E-mail addresses and phone numbers (without DND ‘’DO NOT DISTURB’’). 


The University will not take responsibility for failure to get information as a result of invalid E-mail addresses and non-functional phone numbers.



Adekunle Ajasin University Akugba-Akoko, AAUA Big Gate


"PLEASE, NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE ANY AGENT." AAUA official School site/Portal


Saturday, 28 March 2026

How to Calculate the Age Limit for NYSC Mobilisation in 2025

One of the most important factors that determines someone's eligibility to take part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program is age. Therefore, the primary purpose of this article is to show you how NYSC calculate age limit for mobilization.

Knowing how NYSC calculate age for mobilization is important as it would help you determine your eligibility status using the same method as NYSC.

Certificate of exemption is issued to graduates that are 30 years and above at the point of graduation. So 30 years is the age limit for National Youth Service program.

However, the NYSC exemption should not be taken as a bad omen since Certificate of exemption is equivalent to discharge certificate. Many people even prefer exemption to service.

When Does NYSC Exempt Graduates from Service?

1. Exceeding the Age of Service
When the person exceeds the age of 30 years, or

2. Ex-Military Personnel
If the person has served in the Nigerian military or para-military for one year or more, or

♐ When the person is physically disabled'

NOTE: If you are a part-time graduate (CEP), exclusion letter will be given to you. Note that Exclusion Letter is less than discharge certificate. But certificate of exemption is equal to discharge certificate.

The Purpose of the NYSC

Understanding the purpose of NYSC will help you know why there age limit is placed on the scheme.

NYSC is a scheme established by the Federal Government of Nigeria after the civil war with the primary aim of fostering unity, reconciliation, rebuild and reintegrate with one another to break the hard ice which was formed between Nigerians because of the civil war.

Those eligible for this service are Nigerian youths who graduated from Universities and Polytechnic within or outside Nigeria before the age of 30. It means you are eligible to serve provided you graduated before 30 years.

So, if someone graduated before 30 years, but did not serve because of one reason or the other. Now, the person has attained 40 years, the person is eligible to serve since he/she graduated before 30 years.

How then does NYSC Calculate Age Limit for Mobilisation?

NYSC takes date of birth from information submitted to JAMB, they count starting from the date the person was born to the date he/she graduated from tertiary institution. If the person is above 30 years, as at the time of graduation, a letter of exemption will be issued to the person.

Please note that NYSC is day-sensitive, for example; if you exceed 30 years with one day at the point of graduation, you will be exempted from National Youth Service.

In the past, NYSC picks students date of birth from Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs) but when some schools manipulate age of their graduates, the scheme switched to JAMB for more accurate and reliable information.

If a candidate claims there is a mistake on their Date of Birth as submitted to JAMB, NYSC will confirm it by checking their O level data from WAEC (West African Examination Council.

Note: The date of graduation is officially written on your Degree or HND Certificate. The graduation date is not the date one wrote his final exam or project defence, but the date Degree or HND is awarded.

Now, look at some of few questions and answers relating to age limit for NYSC Mobilization.

How many times does NYSC Mobilize graduates every year?

NYSC usually take 3 Batches every year, Batch A, B and C. If the number of registered graduates is higher than expected for a Batch, NYSC would split the Batch into "Stream 1 & 2' for logistic reasons.

How many graduates are mobilised for each Batch or Stream?

The number may vary from time to time. The direct answer is that there is no exact number, but it is roughly 40,000 graduates for each Batch.

Is there any age limit for NYSC participation?

Yes, the age limit is 30 years. Anyone who exceeds 30 years at the point of graduation will not take part in the National Youth Service Corps but will be awarded a certificate of exemption.

Conclusion