GUINEA – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea. A statement by the director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the feat was part of the council’s determination to expand its global presence. He…
Nigeria – The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to sponsor a Bill for an act to abolish the dichotomy between HND and bachelor’s degree. President of the association, Dr Benjamin Achiatar, made the call in an interview with journalists yesterday. The dichotomy between HND holders and bachelor degree…
U.S – Gen. James Hecker, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), says the U.S. Air Force will carry out airstrikes against terrorist targets across Africa. Hecker stated this at a digital news conference while attending the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium (AACS), on Wednesday in Lusaka, Zambia. The News Agency of…
Champions League – All the eight teams that have qualified for the Champions League last 16 via the playoffs have been confirmed. On Tuesday night, Club Brugge, Benfica, Bayern Munich and Feyenoord all progressed into the next round. They were joined on Wednesday by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and PSV. In the early…
ABUJA—THE Senate has urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency immortalise late former South South Leader, Pa Edwin Clark by naming a national monument after him. Also Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Asagba of Asaba, Delta State, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN,…
OYO – The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has shut down operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in protest against the recent dismissal of over 3,000 employees. Led by its Chairman, Kayode Martin, union members barricaded the entrance to the IBEDC office, bringing activities to a standstill and…
Turkey – Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray scaled through a difficult test in Monday night’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Caykur Rizespor. Okan Buruk’s side defeated their hosts 2-1 in a thrilling encounter. Osimhen scored both goals for the Yellow and Reds in the game. The Nigeria international said Galatasaray deserved to beat their opponents. “I…
FABREGAS – Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has compared Ethan Nwaneri to the club’s former captain Cesc Fàbregas. Wenger said Nwaneri is a ‘creator and special talent,’ comparing the 17-year-old’s mentality to that of a young Fàbregas. Nwaneri has burst onto the scene at Arsenal this season. The 17-year-old has established himself as one of…
Russia-Ukraine – Strong, lasting peace – Emmanuel Macron on conversation with Trump, Zelenskyy Macron disclosed this in a series of tweet via his X account on Tuesday. According to him, to achieve strong and lasting peace, Russia must end its aggression and there should be credible security guarantees for the Ukrainians. This is coming after European…
Japan – The Japanese government has approved a new Strategic Energy Plan to make a significant shift in national energy policy by officially designating renewables as the primary energy source. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI, announced this on Tuesday. “Since the previous revision of the Strategic Energy Plan in October 2021, the…
Nigeria – The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended referee Wilfred Charway from officiating in Nigeria National League (NNL) matches. According to the committee, the decision was taken due to Charway’s questionable officiating during the match between Solution FC and Godswill Akpabio FC, played in Awka on Saturday, February 15,…
Nigeria – Former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark has passed away, his family announced on Tuesday. Clark, a prominent leader of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, died on Monday, according to a statement issued by Professor C. C. Clark on behalf of the family. Here are ten things you may not know about the late…
NIGERIA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, second series. The acting Head, Public Affairs , Moyo Adesina in a statement, explained that this year’s exam was conducted in two modes for the first…
FUOYE – In a reassuring expression of commitment toward future generations, Xcel360, a scholarship guidance platform, through the Alumni of the Faculty of Engineering at Federal University Oye-Ekiti rewards excellence in academics. The best-graduating student from the Faculty of Engineering will also receive a cash award of N100,000 sponsored by graduate members of the faculty,…
ARAB – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Golden Visa, which would allow content creators to live and work in the country for up to 10 years. The Golden Visa seeks to attract writers, filmmakers, photographers, digital storytellers, and influencers to establish themselves in Dubai’s growing creative industry. The UAE Golden Visa grants…
NIGERIA – Ademola Lookman and Sead Kolasinac have returned to Atalanta training just in time for their decisive UEFA Champions League second-leg playoff against Club Brugge. Their availability provides a much-needed boost for La Dea as they aim to overturn a first-leg deficit. According to Eco di Bergamo correspondent Giulia Mazzoleni, both players were spotted…
NIGERIA – Portable Breaks Silence After Being Declared Wanted By Ogun Police. News reports that the “Zazzu” crooner was declared wanted by the police through a statement on Monday. In a series of posts on his Instagram story, Portable denied the allegations against him, saying he did not commit murder. He further described the polic…
LEAGUE – The stage is set for the UEFA Champions League’s knockout phase playoff second-leg fixtures. The second-leg playoff matches will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. News reports that the first-leg playoff fixtures were played last week. There are currently 16 teams – Monaco, Benfica, Celtic, Bayern Munich, Feyenoord, AC Milan, Brest, Paris…
NIGERIA – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says Nigeria needs to diversify its economy into non-oil resources to accelerate economic development. Edun said this on Monday in Abuja, at the National Treasury Workshop with the theme, “Nigeria’s Revenue Challenges and the Way Forward: Exploring Non-Oil Alternatives” …
Abuja—President Bola Tinubu has called for more liberal visa policies to support Nigerian businesses seeking to expand globally. His call came barely days after the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, was denied a visa by the Canadian government to travel for the Invictus Games for wounded soldiers in action in Vancouver. The…
NIGERIA – The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,555 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,570 per dollar last week Friday. But the Naira depreciated to N1,512 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). https://thepinpointnews.com/fg-suspends-registration-of-new-polytechnics-monotechnics-for-one-year/ Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the…
NIGERIA – The legacy as a fearless nationalist, elder statesman, and unwavering voice for the marginalised will endure in Nigerian history. Nigeria has lost one of its most influential elder statesmen, Chief (Dr.) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday, February 17, 2025. The news was confirmed…
ABIA, NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday, uncovered a major operation depot dealing in expired and falsified drugs at Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa area of Abia State. The agency, which made the revelation in a statement on X, also disclosed that the illegal operation was being…
United States – The United States of America billionaire, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, backed by President Donald Trump, said it has successfully terminated 586 wasteful contracts across 10 federal agencies in the US. DOGE disclosed this in a statement on Saturday its official X account. According to the DOGE, the terminated…
NIGERIA – The unfolding drama revolving around the marriage life of Nigerian music icon 2Baba may not climaxed any time soon. This is because during the week, the drama continued with the iconic singer unveiling his love interest Natasha Osawaru, just 16 days after announcing his break up with wife, Annie Idibia. Unfortunately, the singer…
Zamfara – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has banned all political activities or rallies in the state. The Governor said the decision came considering the recent security breach in Maru Local Government Area of the State. https://abiodunborisade.com/ekiti-governor-mourns-14-year-old-girl-allegedly-killed-by-herdsmen-for-resisting-rape/ This was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast, Media…
NIGERIA – The Pan Nigerian Young Professionals and Youth Leaders Council has declared support for National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, saying former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, was trying to sow a seed of discord between the him and the president. President-general of the group, Comr. Nwisabari Bani Samuel, who addressed newsmen in…
NIGERIA – The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 Extraordinary…
NIGERIA – Twenty-seven days after the fuel tanker explosion occurred at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State, survivors and families of those who died in the accident have alleged short-change in the distribution of food items released for their succour by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They accused officials of the National Emergency Management Agency…
NIGERIA – As the world marks the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) today, childhood cancer survivors, families, and experts have called on the federal government to take urgent action in supporting children battling with the disease. Childhood cancer remains a leading cause of death among children globally, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed…
UNITED STATES – The damning revelation by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, to the tune of $697 million annually has elicited concerns by some security experts and diplomats in Nigeria. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made this assertion during…
