US President Extends Deadline for EU Trade Deal until 9 July
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
JAMB Releases Results of Rescheduled UTME
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 1.3 million candidates (representing 70.7 per cent) scored less than 200 points in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released yesterday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the examination body noted that only a handful scored up to 217 […]
NCC Orders Operators to Alert Users About Major Service Disruptions
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile operators to notify consumers of significant service disruptions via media platforms. According to a statement by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, operators are expected to disclose the cause of the outage, the affected areas, and the estimated time for service restoration, […]
Seyi Vibes Releases New Track Titled Pressure With A Different Vibe
Seyi Vibez showcases another side to his artistry with the release of a new single titled ‘Pressure’. In a surprising move, the singer who rose to mainstream fame through a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats, hip hop, and indigenous Apala music decided to pause this hitmaking combination for more measured melodies that embrace mid-tempo pop music. On ‘Pressure’, […]
APC Governors Endorse Tinubu as Consensus Candidate for 2027
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was led by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, during the APC National Summit held today in […]
Senator Natasha Slammed With Three-Count Lawsuit Over Defamation
The Federal Government has formally filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly making damaging allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. Filed under Charge No. CR/1277/25 at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, before Honourable Justice C. N. Oji, […]
Very Dark Man Ordered to Pay 200 thousand Naira By Court
An Ikeja High Court yesterday dismissed preliminary objections filed by social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, in a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz. The suit stems from a video VDM posted in September 2024, allegedly containing defamatory remarks linked to audio […]
Manchester United Face Tottenham Hotspur In Europa League Final
It’s an all-English showdown as Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United in the Europa League Final. Tottenham are chasing their first European trophy since 1984, while United aim to reclaim the title they last won in 2017 under JosĂ© Mourinho. Both teams are also looking to salvage their seasons with a major trophy and secure a […]
Britain Has Paused Free Trade Talks With Israel
Britain has paused free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and announced further sanctions against West Bank settlers after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was horrified by the military escalation in Gaza. The Israeli military announced the start of a new operation last week and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel would […]
President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Key Projects Across Abuja
As part of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will inaugurate 15 key projects across Abuja, starting June 10. President Tinubu yesterday returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Rome, Italy. However, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed the plan for the […]