JAMB Clarifies Admission Criteria
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that obtaining a high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may not automatically guarantee admission into Nigerian universities. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, stressed that admission decisions are based on multiple factors, including ranking based on merit, […]
Saudi Arabia Restricts Visas for 14 Countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travellers, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The new regulations target travellers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen. The changes from Saudi apply to tourists, business travellers […]
US President Trump sanctions International Criminal Court
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel”. The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Trump’s executive order said the […]
Senate to Probe Niger Republic Head of State Allegations against Nigeria
Nigeria’s Senate will investigate allegations made by the Head of State of Niger Republic, Brig. Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize Niger through a new militia group identified as Lakurawa. This followed a motion by Bauchi South Senator, Umar Shehu at yesterday’s Plenary. Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele and Senator […]
Federal Government Seeks 12-4 Model Education System
The Federal Government has urged the National Council on Education (NCE) stakeholders to make secondary education a part of basic education, extending it to 12 years of uninterrupted basic education, as this aligns with global best practices and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4). With this development, the government is seeking the abolition of the 6-3-3-4 […]
Rema Set To Release New Single
Rema is set to release a new single titled ‘Baby (Is It A Crime’) this Friday. It samples the track ‘Is It A Crime’ by British band, Sade. The song will be Rema’s first release for this year, after he was nominated for the Best Global Album at the 2025 Grammys.
Trump Bans Transgender Women from Female Sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. The order, which goes into effect immediately, provides guidance, regulations and legal interpretations, and it will enlist the Department of Education to investigate high schools thought to be non-compliant, universities and grassroots sports. Republicans say […]
Doechii’s Visible Face Tape Sparks Buzz
Doechii’s unique beauty style has gotten people talking, especially her use of visible face tape. The rapper first made headlines in 2024 when she posted a TikTok explaining that the tape was a deliberate part of her aesthetic, saying, “The face tapes are there on purpose because… it’s c—.” She wore face tape again during […]
2025 MOBO Awards Set for February 18 with Star-Studded Lineup
CEREMONY TO BE LIVE-STREAMED ON YOUTUBE AT 8PM GMTWITH A BBC ONE SPECIAL AIRING ON 21 FEBRUARY The MOBO Awards just turned up the heat with the announcement of an electrifying second wave of performers, promising one of the most unforgettable nights in the UK music calendar. MOBO’s long history of championing R&B continues, not only with a performance […]
President Tinubu increases 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Tinubu, in a letter read during yesterday’s plenary in both chambers, said the proposed increase arose from the N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by Federal Inland Revenue Service, N1.2 trillion generated by Nigeria Customs Service and […]