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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Tinubu grants 14-day grace to FCT ground rent defaulters
Meanwhile, yesterday’s sealing of over 4,700 properties in Abuja for non-payment of ground rent, President Tinubu has intervened, leading to a 14-day grace period for defaulters to pay up with penalties. According to FCT Minister Wike’s aide, penalties range from ₦2 million to ₦5 million based on location. Property buyers without Minister’s Consent or deed […]
Borno Governor Vows to Resist Terrorists Takeover of LGAs
Following heightening attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno state, Governor, Babagana Zulum has assured that no local government in the state would be allowed to fall under insurgents’ control. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in […]
Nollywood Actress Chioma Akpotha Hits 100k YouTube Subscribers
Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha is celebrating after reaching 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, earning her a coveted plaque from the platform. This milestone follows her recent win as Best Lead Actress at the 2025 AMVCA, where she stood out among top contenders. Chioma thanked her fans for their support, noting how just months ago she was […]
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 […]
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 […]