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Benue: 7 Killed in a Lone Accident Involving a Truck Laden With Cement
Makurdi —Seven persons have been killed in a lone accident involving a truck laden with cement along Katsina-Ala-Zaki Biam Road. The accident, which occurred the weekend, left some other occupants of the truck with injuries. According to an eyewitness, “The cement truck with about 600 bags of cement was on top speed while heading towards […]
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Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Aregbesola, Others In Closed-Door Meeting With National Political Consultative Group in Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labor Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, former governor of Rivers and Osun states, Rotimi Amaechi and Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, respectively, along with other political leaders, held a closed-door dialogue on Sunday with the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja. The strategic coalition meeting was […]
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Crescent Moon Sighted In Saudi, Eid Al-Adha To Be Celebrated June 6
The crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, confirming that Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025. Haramain, the official platform for the Two Holy Mosques, announced the development on its X handle on Tuesday evening. The post stated: “The crescent moon has been […]
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Minister directs JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Others To Blacklist Centers, Candidates Found Guilty Of Exam Malpractices
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to blacklist Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers and candidates found guilty of examination malpractices. The minister’s directive, said to be […]
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Afenifere Appoints Oba Falae As Chairman
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF and the Olu of ilu- Abo in Akure North council area of Ondo state, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the group. Rising from its monthly meeting held at the country […]
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Wages Of Sin Is Death, PDP Will Never Survive – Dahiru
Political and public affairs analyst, Mojeed Dahiru, has said that there is no way the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, can survive, insisting that the party will die completely. Dahiru was on Channels Television where he discussed the issues of opposition politics in Nigeria, especially what is happening in the PDP. Recall that the PDP members […]
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Tinubu Seeks End To Bullying, Pledges Commitment To Children Welfare
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Nigerian children, declaring them as the “pride and future of our great nation” in an address to mark the 2025 International Children’s Day. Speaking on Tuesday, the President, in a statement he personally signed, highlighted the urgent need for collective […]
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Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval To Borrow Fresh $21.5m, Other External Borrowing Plans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure external loans of $21.5 million and ¥15 billion as part of the federal government’s proposed 2025–2026 external borrowing plan. Also, the request consists of a grant of €65 million to be included in the federal government’s external borrowing plan. The president’s request was […]
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FG gives committee four weeks to propose plan for recovered 753-unit in Abuja
  The federal government has given a newly inaugurated ministerial committee four weeks to assess and develop a comprehensive strategy for the completion and disposal of a 753-unit housing estate recently recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa issued the directive on […]
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UTME Resit: 200,000 Score Above 200
No fewer than 200,000 more candidates crossed the 200 average mark in the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination after the recent resit organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination Board, following the technical and human errors that marred the original exam. In the resit UTME results released on Sunday, JAMB noted that the majority […]
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Aregbesola Rules Out Alliance For Osun 2026 Poll
Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has ruled out the possibility of his political group entering into any coalition ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. Aregbesola made this known on Sunday while addressing supporters at a reception organized by the Omoluabi Progressives—a political group he founded—in celebration of his 68th birthday in […]
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Owa Obokun: Tinubu Approves Rehabilitation of Ilesa/Ife/Ibadan Expressway
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the rehabilitation of Ilesha/Ife/Ibadan dual carriage expressways for ease of transportation. Tinubu, speaking at the coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Clement Haastrup, Ajimoko III, noted that his administration is committed to supporting the aspirations of communities, including Ijesaland. He said, “In line with ongoing […]
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Student Loan Disbursement Hits N54.2bn
STUDENT LOAN DISBURSEMENT HITS 54.2bn Data from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund revealed that the student loan disbursement for the current cycle has hit N54.2bn. The breakdown of the latest figure indicated that the fees paid to institutions as of April 29, 2025, stood at N30,179,797, 649.20, while upkeep allowance paid to students stood at […]
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Trump Admin Bars Harvard From Admitting Foreign Students
Washington, D.C., USA — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn Harvard University’s authorization to admit international students, intensifying tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government.   This decision was disclosed in a letter from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as reported by The New York Times. In the letter, Noem stated that […]
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Bad Roads in Rivers, Residents Seek Govt Intervention
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway […]
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US Executes Man Who Killed Wife, Kids by Lethal Injection
United States — Man sentenced to death for the 1989 murder of his wife and her two sons was executed in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the state’s Department of Correction. Smith, 75, is to be put to death by lethal injection on May 22, 2025, for the 1989 shooting and stabbing murders of his […]
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Minister: Tinubu Acts Freely, Not Led by Any Cabal
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is not under the control of any cabal, but instead operates independently while remaining receptive to diverse perspectives.   Idris made this declaration on Thursday in Abuja at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
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Trump Admin Bars Harvard From Admitting Foreign Students
  Washington, D.C., USA — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn Harvard University’s authorization to admit international students, intensifying tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government.   This decision was disclosed in a letter from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as reported by The New York Times. In the […]
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Bad Roads in Rivers, Residents Seek Govt Intervention
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to […]
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FCT Tax Group Elects Uziewe as Fifth Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Capital Territory Tax Practitioners Association (FCT TPA) has officially announced the election of Mr. Ajakpomevi Uziewe as its 5th Chairman, marking a new leadership era for the professional body.   The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the association’s Secretariat. The FCT TPA consists of tax professionals […]
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Food security is Nigeria’s key to lasting stability – Tinubu
Jalingo, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the critical role of food security and regional economic inclusion as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s long-term stability.   Speaking during an investment summit in Taraba State, the President highlighted the state’s vast agricultural potential, calling for a transformation from subsistence farming to large-scale, industrial food production. […]
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LIVE STREAM 🔥🔥: Tottenham vs Man United – Europa Final
It’s a high-stakes clash where both teams are walking a tightrope with everything to lose. Tottenham have just one match to define their entire season — it could be their best or a total disaster.   Manchester United, equally under pressure, are chasing redemption and silverware. This final isn’t just a game, it’s a dramatic […]
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Suspect Admits Killing Kwara College Student for Rituals – Court Hears
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday resumed hearing in the murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, as chilling details emerged through a recorded confession by the prime suspect, Abdulrahman Bello. A video played in court captured Bello openly admitting that […]
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JAMB Set to Announce Results of Rescheduled UTME Today
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that it will release the results of the recently rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today, Wednesday. The rescheduled exams, held between last Friday and Monday, were organized in response to widespread dissatisfaction over the initial UTME outcome, which saw over 1.5 million […]
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Super Eagles Announce 25-Man Squad for 2025 Unity Cup in London
London, Nigeria: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 25-man Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London. Head Coach Eric Chelle announced the team list, which features a mix of Europe-based professionals and standout players from the domestic league. […]
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Europa Final: Rooney Urges United to Stay Calm Against Spurs
London, England —  Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has encouraged the Red Devils to stay composed and enjoy themselves as they face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s high-stakes UEFA Europa League final. The match, which presents both teams with a golden opportunity to end their underwhelming domestic campaigns on a high note, carries significant pressure. With […]
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