Reps Probe Alleged Unethical Practices of Student Loans
The House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. Raising a motion of urgent public importance, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha revealed that over 500,000 students have applied, with more than N54 billion disbursed so far. However, the National […]
Burna Boy, Dangote Named Among Notable Peace Icons in Africa
Grammy-winning music star Burna Boy and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote have been named among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.’ The list was unveiled at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, with the award ceremony, set from July 4 to 6 at the ‘100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit’ in […]
AMA 2025 Full Winners List
Jennifer Lopez hosted the AMAs for the first time in a decade, opening the show with a high-energy medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits. One of the evening’s highlights was Janet Jackson receiving the Icon Award and performing on television for the first time in seven years. Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and Eminem were […]
NEMA Confirms Abuja Explosion as Suicide Bombing Attempt
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the explosion that rocked Abuja on Monday afternoon was the result of a suicide bombing attempt. According to NEMA, the incident occurred when an individual wearing an improvised explosive device (IED) attempted to infiltrate the Mogadishu Army Cantonment along the Mararaba-Nyanya expressway. The device detonated during […]
Multichoice Debunk Claims of Payment for Big Brother Naija Audition
Multichoice Group, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has debunked claims that payment is required to participate in Big Brother Naija auditions. In an announcement made across its official social media platforms, the company emphasised that both interested participants and the general public should verify all BBNaija-related information solely through their official channels. The […]
Super Eagles gear up for Unity Cup Opener against Ghana.
Jamaica defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the finals of the Unity Cup2025. The Unity Cup 2025 is an international four national teams football tournament scheduled to celebrate cultural diversity and unity through football. The tournament kicked off in England yesterday with the two Caribbean nations locking horns at the […]
US Suspends VISA Student Processing for Social Media Vetting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered a temporary suspension of student visa processing, citing plans to ramp up social media vetting. The directive, issued via internal cable, halts new student and exchange visa appointments until further guidance is released. This move follows broader Trump administration efforts to restrict international student access, including revoking […]
Saudi Arabia declares June 6 Eid-el-Kabir
Saudi Arabian authorities have confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which signals the beginning of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar The Day of Arafah, which marks the peak of Hajj, will fall on June 5, while Eid-el-Kabir will be observed on June 6. The announcement was made by the Kingdom’s Supreme […]
Federal Government Directs JAMB, WAEC, NECO, others to blacklist Centres and 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) centres and candidates found guilty of examination malpractices. The minister’s directive, said to be […]
President Tinubu Seeks NASS approval for $21.5bn Loan and ₦758bn Pension Bond
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to approve a $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for 2025–2026, and a $2 billion foreign currency bond programme. The loans aim to fund infrastructure, health, education, security, and more—responding to fiscal pressures post fuel subsidy removal. The $2B bond will be issued domestically in dollars to […]