DR Congo suspends Joseph Kabila’s political party over ties with ‘enemy rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time. Last Friday, the government accused Kabila (now 53), of high treason and ordered the seizure […]
JAMB announces April 24 as new date for 2025 UTME nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced April 24, 2025, as the new date for the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across Nigeria. The examination was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 25. But in an official statement by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, it says the date […]
Presidency demands decorum amidst ‘Shocking and Scary’ call for Self Defence to tackle insecurity
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) has urged Nigerians to defend themselves from the menace of insecurity. Gen Danjuma, who made this known at the convocation ceremony of Taraba State University in Takum Taraba State, added that the advice he gave years ago is as valid today as it was when he […]
7 Countries Express Interest to Host Commonwealth Games in 2030
Seven nations have submitted official expressions of interest to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 or 2034. Scotland’s largest city stepped in last year with plans for a scaled-back Games next summer after the Australia state of Victoria withdrew for financial reasons. Nigeria, Canada, India, plus two others have all publicly confirmed their interest in […]
Mo Abudu Makes List of TIME 100 most Influential People
TIME magazine has named Nigeria’s Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, in its 2025 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. The annual list celebrates individuals who are making significant global impact through innovation and achievement. Abudu, a media mogul and entrepreneur, was recognised for her work in reshaping the global perception of […]
Arsenal and Inter Milan advance into UEFA Champions League semifinal
Arsenal held off defending champions Real Madrid to snatch a 2-1 victory last night, and reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, with a 5-1 aggregate win. Reaching only their third semifinals in their history, the Gunners will now play PSG in an interesting matchup. Elsewhere, Inter Milan reached the semifinal of the competition […]
UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
Judges at the UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equalities law. Judge Lord Hodge read out the ruling which marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. The court sided with […]
FG Launches Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework
As the rainy season sets in, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework to enhance disaster preparedness nationwide. Speaking during a framework validation workshop yesterday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the framework is designed to shift disaster management from reactive responses to proactive preparedness by […]
Lil Nas X Suffers From Partial Face Paralysis
U.S Rapper and musician, Lil Nas X, is suffering from a sudden partial paralysis of the face. Posting to Instagram from hospital, the 26-year-old star, whose real name is Montero Hill, told his 10.4 million followers that he has “lost control” of the right-hand side of his face. In a follow-up post, Lil Nas X […]
PSG, Barcelona Advance Into UEFA Champions League Semifinal
Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund last night. Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat last night. Arsenal are their likely […]