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By Victor Olubiye With the 2026 UTME currently ongoing, many candidates are beginning to ask how they will check their results and print their official result slips after the examination. To help candidates avoid these common pitfalls, here is a simple, accurate, and stress-free guide on how to check your 2026 JAMB result using the official SMS method and how to print your result slip for official use. JAMB RESULT VIA SMS One of the easiest and fastest ways to access your result is through your mobile phone. Follow the steps below carefully: Open the messaging (SMS) app on your phone. Type UTMERESULT (in uppercase and without spaces). Send it to 55019 or 66019. Ensure you are using the same phone number used during your JAMB registration. Once sent, your result will be delivered to you via SMS shortly. Important Notice for Candidates Candidates are strongly advised to take note of the following to avoid errors or delays: A service charge of ₦50 airtime will be deducted for each SMS sen...

  Where dreams are tested: Jambites in the exam hall By Victor Olubiye As thousands of candidates prepare to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board this week, the conversations are familiar—cut-off marks, past questions, and “how to score above 300.” But beyond the tutorials, motivational posts, and late-night reading, there are realities many jambites will encounter—things no one really tells them. This is not in the brochure. It is not in the syllabus. Yet, it shapes the outcome. The Fear That Starts Before the Exam For many candidates, the exam does not begin in the hall—it begins days before. There is the silent anxiety: “What if I don’t pass?” “What if this is another year?” In homes across Nigeria, expectations hang in the air. Parents remind, relatives ask questions, and comparisons quietly creep in. A first-time candidate in Ogun State, David, told this reporter, “I’ve been reading, but sometimes...

Lions leaders seated at the high table during the event By Victor Olubiye The Ewekoro Pacesetters Leo Club on Sunday, April 12, 2026, held a combined fundraising, induction, and installation (charter) ceremony at the Lafarge Agbesi Estate Relaxation/Recreation Centre, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, drawing members of the Lions family, guests, and supporters. Event banner displayed at the entrance, featuring notable Lions and key contributors The event, which forms part of activities to formally establish and strengthen the club, featured the induction of new members, installation of executives, and a fundraising drive aimed at supporting community-based projects in line with the club’s objectives. Speaking on the significance of the event, the Charter President of the club, Sunday Adebayo, explained that the ceremony was necessary to officially position the club within the structure of Lions International. According to him, “It’s about meeting Leo officials as the Lions I...

  Lions International Yellow Logo By Victor Olubiye  More insights have emerged from the recently held Family Ties 2026 (Ota Axis) programme organized by Lions International, District 404B3 Nigeria, as organisers and participants shared deeper reflections on the significance and impact of the initiative. The event, themed “Family First, Service Always,” brought together Lions, Leos, their families, and members of the public in a unique gathering aimed at strengthening bonds beyond service. Speaking exclusively, the Family Ties Coordinator for Ota Axis, Ogunnaike Abiodun Ifeoluwa, described the inspiration behind the programme as rooted in unity and collective identity. Souvenirs Distributed To Registered Event's Participants/Clubs What inspired me is basically about collaboration, bonding, and love sharing within the family. It was a beautiful moment where we all came together as one family in Ota Axis… showing love and what Lions International truly represents,” he said. He n...

  Hightable Before The Arrival Of Its Occupants By Victor Olubiye In a strategic move to deepen family inclusion within humanitarian service, the Lions International, District 404B3 Nigeria, on Monday, April 5, 2026, hosted its much-anticipated Family Ties 2026 (Ota Axis) at the Ogun State Public Recreation Centre, Agarawu, Ota. The event, themed “Family First, Service Always,” brought together Lions, Leos, intending members, and non-members from various clubs across Ogun and Lagos States, including Ota County Club and Ewekoro Pacesetters Club. Participants focusing on the event's programs Proceedings commenced promptly at 1:00 p.m., featuring a blend of formal activities and family-oriented engagements. Attendees participated in the recitation of the national anthem, club anthem, and the ethics of Lions International—reinforcing the organization’s core values of service and integrity. The District Governor, Adelaja Ademuyiwa, was represented at the event, while key figures such as...

Proprietor With The Interhouse Sports Participants Rewards By Victor Olubiye   Excitement, competition, and a moment of controversy defined the maiden edition of the interhouse sports of Greater Heights Model School, held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the school's field Koboro, along Onigbedu Road, Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. Yellow(Greatness House) The event, which attracted participation from several invited schools, featured a mix of athletic contests, including the 400 meters race for secondary school students and 200 meters race for primary pupils, alongside other sporting displays. Participating schools included Excellence International Schools, Owu Community Comprehensive High School, Premier Comprehensive College, Olahad Group of Schools, and Divine Success School, among others. During medals given to Excellence International Schools The competition was organized into four houses—Greatness House (Yellow), Dominion House (Blue), Emerald House (Green...

  By Victor Olubiye A brief disturbance broke out on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during the first interhouse sports competition of Greater Heights Model School, Koboro, along Onigbedu Road, Itori, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, following a disagreement over the outcome of the male relay race. The incident involved students and supporters of Owu Community Comprehensive High School (OCCHS) and Premier Comprehensive College, who had finished first and second respectively in the race. Eyewitness accounts indicated that tensions escalated shortly after the announcement of results, with members of Premier Comprehensive College contesting the decision of the referee. The school alleged that the ruling—which placed them second—was based on claims that they crossed their lane during the race. However, the referee maintained that Premier Comprehensive College was at fault, stating that officials had earlier warned contestants against lane violations. According to him, concerns...

Lions International Logo By Victor Olubiye Members of Lions International, District 404B3 Nigeria, have announced plans for a major community-centered event tagged “Family Ties Day 2026 (Ota Axis)”, aimed at strengthening family bonds while promoting humanitarian service. Members of Lions International, District 404B3 Nigeria Acording to promotional materials released by the organization, the event will hold on April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday) at the Ogun State Public Recreation Centre, Agarawu, Ota, beginning promptly at 12:00 p.m. With the theme “Family First, Service Always,” the programme is expected to bring together families, community leaders, and volunteers for a day of interaction, social engagement, and service-oriented activities. Organizers say the initiative is designed to emphasize the importance of unity within families as a foundation for building stronger communities. Event's Promotional Material The event falls under the Region 7 (Ota Axis) of the district and is bei...

  Ewekoro Pacesetters Leo Club logo By Victor Olubiye All eyes will turn to Ogun State’s Ewekoro Local Government on April 12, 2026, as the Ewekoro Pacesetters Leo Club hosts a high-profile fundraising and charter presentation in honour of Leo Olutan Sunday Adebayo. Graphic With The Necessary Information The event, scheduled to take place at Larfarge Agbesi Estate in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, will also feature the installation of the club’s Board of Directors and the induction of new members. Organisers say the ceremony is designed to promote youth leadership, strengthen community service efforts, and support impactful development initiatives across the area. The gathering is expected to attract young leaders, members of the Lions Club, and well-wishers committed to humanitarian service and community growth. According to the organisers, the fundraising component of the event will help drive ongoing and future projects aimed at improving lives within the community...

  PhotoCredit:Chrome By Victor Olubiye As temperatures continue to rise across Nigeria—leaving many restless, dehydrated, and exposed—the heat is no longer just a seasonal discomfort. It is fast becoming a serious public health threat. From classrooms to crowded streets, its impact is quietly intensifying. In this exclusive feature, aspiring surgeon Awe Deborah offers a rare medical perspective, warning that what many Nigerians dismiss as “normal heat” could have serious—even life-threatening—consequences. For many Nigerians, the scorching sun has become an everyday struggle—endured, joked about, and often dismissed as just another part of life. According to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), several parts of the country have recorded temperatures above 40°C in recent heatwave periods. But for Awe Deborah, the reality is far more alarming. 40°C temperature in recent heatwave periods What people see as ordinary heat, I don’t see it that way anymore—it is something disastrou...

  PhotoCredit: Victor Olubiye. Interhouse Relay Race Hightable By Victor Olubiye Students from various schools converged on the Local Government Primary School field in Jagunna on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Olahad Group of Schools hosted the second edition of its interhouse sports competition, marked by a keenly contested relay race. The event, which featured four houses—Aborisade (Blue), Seyic (Green), Ashimolowo (Yellow), and Solid Rock (Pink)—brought together young athletes in an atmosphere filled with anticipation, cheers, and competitive spirit. Ashimolowo(Yellow House) Parade Solid Rock(Pink House) Parade Seyic(Green House) Parade Aborisade(Blue House) Parade Held under the leadership of the Proprietress and Chief Executive Officer, Olayokun Modupe Oriyomi, the competition attracted participation from invited schools, turning the relay race into one of the major highlights of the day. Proprietress and Chief Executive Officer, Olayokun Modupe Oriyomi delivering her welcome/...