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2025 JAMB: FUOYE overtakes UI, ABU, UNN, UNIBEN, others to become varsity of 4th choice
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
For the umpteenth time, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE),Ekiti State, Nigeria has maintained its meteoric position as university of 4th choice to prospective Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s candidates in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This was disclosed in Abuja by the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede at the just concluded JAMB Policy-Meeting between the Board and the universities’ Vice-Chancellors.
According to him, Lagos State University (LASU), University of Lagos and the University of Ilorin beat FUOYE to emerge 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
With LASU 79,000, UNILAG 58,645 and UNILORIN’s 56,734, FUOYE clinched 4th most subscribed university in Nigeria, dusting Premier University, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Benin, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Obafemi Awolowo University and other older universities.
FUOYE with 52,108, has consistently maintained the 4th most-sought after university after it lost its 3rd position in the 2023/2024 admission year.
However, FUOYE attracted 52,108 applicants as contained in an official statistics released by JAMB, placing it ahead of tens of first-generation universities while confirming its position as Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most sought-after university.
Apparently elated at the feat, FUOYE Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olubunmi Samuel Shittu described the latest ranking as “a well-deserved validation of FUOYE’s relentless pursuit of academic excellence, student-centered policies, and dynamic leadership.”
According to him, FUOYE’s meteoric rise was a reflection of visionary planning and the collective commitment of staff and students alike.
Professor Shittu said: “This is not just a number. It is a proof that FUOYE is fast becoming a first-choice destination for thousands of young Nigerians.
“We are proud of this recognition and it further motivates us to continue raising the bar.”
Meanwhile, the feat attained placed FUOYE behind only LASU 79,000, UNILAG 58,645, UNILORIN’s 56,734 while it ranked higher than other prestigious institutions like UNIZIK, UI, UNN, UNIBEN, OAU and FULAFIA.
As FUOYE secured its place among top five most preferred universities in Nigeria, the institution was already setting its sights even higher.
With strategic expansion in academic programmes, enhanced digital learning capabilities and sustained investment in research and innovation, the university is no doubt poised to become a global academic powerhouse.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections, extending his nearly four-decade rule.
Tight security was observed across Kampala ahead of the inauguration ceremony, with armoured vehicles and security operatives deployed around key areas. Authorities said the measures were put in place to maintain order during the event.
Museveni, 81, was declared winner of the presidential election with more than 70 percent of the vote and is expected to remain in office until 2031. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, rejected the outcome, alleging widespread electoral malpractice including ballot stuffing. Electoral officials denied the accusations and maintained that the poll was credible.
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, later fled Uganda, claiming he feared for his safety and accusing the government of targeting opposition figures.
Museveni first took power in 1986 after leading a rebel movement and has since remained one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Analysts believe this latest term could potentially be his last, although he has not publicly indicated any plans to step down.
Attention has also turned to Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is widely seen as a possible successor. However, the military chief has faced criticism over controversial social media posts directed at opposition politicians.
At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in Tumfa, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
The strike hit the remote market on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with many victims reportedly being women and girls.
This is now the second deadly airstrike on a crowded market in northern Nigeria within the past one month, following a similar incident in April that reportedly killed more than 100 people.
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately open an independent and thorough investigation into the incident.
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan on defence cooperation and intelligence sharing.
According to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the agreement was signed in Amman, Jordan, during a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef A. Alhnaity.
Matawalle said that the partnership is aimed at strengthening collaboration between both countries in tackling evolving security threats, especially crimes and attacks that are asymmetric and cross-border in nature.
He added that the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to promoting peace, security, and stability across the country through strategic
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