The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Thursday announced a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in the country. Mamman announced during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. “JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those…
Famous Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, professionally known as Rudeboy of the P-Square duo, has disclosed his source of wealth after his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC. It was gathered that Rudeboy and his elder brother, Jude Okoye, were arrested by the anti-graft agency recently. Speaking after his release, Rudeboy, in a…
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has said Nigeria recorded 22 building collapses between January and July 2024. The President of COREN, Prof Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. The news conference themed, “The Incessant Spate of Building Collapse in Nigeria in Recent Times: A…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the upcoming repatriation of another 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During her visit to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, in Abuja, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between Nigeria and the UAE. She…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the proceedings in the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to September 25. The court announced on Wednesday that the case would proceed despite the defendant’s appeal. Bello’s attorney had…
The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has initiated discussions with global stakeholders to explore new opportunities for climate finance and risk mitigation platforms aimed at boosting renewable energy technology manufacturing in Nigeria. Chief Ngelale held a virtual meeting with the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Supo Olusi, and…
President Bola Tinubu is in discussions with the leadership of organized labour to resolve ongoing issues regarding the National Minimum Wage. A meeting was held on July 10 after the tripartite committee, established by the President to negotiate with labour, failed to reach an agreement. The government is proposing a National Minimum Wage of ₦62,000,…
UNICEF recently highlighted the concerning high level of infrastructural deficiencies, physical instability, and psychological challenges in schools in northern Nigeria. A 2023 survey conducted by the UN agency revealed significant underperformance in critical areas such as infrastructure, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and student nutrition. States like Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Adamawa were identified as…
The organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have revealed that the prize money for the upcoming Season 9 edition in 2024 will be reduced. The official announcement was made on the show’s social media handle, stating that the winner of the 2024 season will receive a grand prize of N100 million along with a brand…
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr shared her admiration for fellow artist Rema, calling him her closest friend and “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). In an interview with Munch Music, the ‘Rush’ singer expressed how much Rema inspires her in her music career. She described him as someone who not only inspires her but also supports her…
The Delta State Command’s operatives have apprehended three individuals suspected of being involved in armed robbery and kidnapping. Among the suspects are Tega Dierunaba, aged 44, Chibiuke Anuforo Cosmas, aged 42, and Sunday Moses Pam, aged 36, who is believed to be involved in distributing arms. Intelligence-led investigations led to their capture in various locations…
Terrorists believed to be kidnappers launched an attack on the El-Rufai Estate in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday as the assailants entered the area and began shooting indiscriminately. During the attack, a man named Nathaniel was shot by the gunmen who then…
The Nigerian Navy apprehended eight suspected stowaways in two speedboats attempting to board the MV Northern Light while it was underway along the Lagos Channel. Director of Naval Information, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, announced on Tuesday that five of the suspects admitted they intended to travel abroad. The patrol team from NNS Beecroft detected the stowaways during…
England’s women’s team earned a goalless draw against Sweden in their final Euro 2025 qualifier, clinching their spot in next year’s finals. Italy and the Netherlands also secured qualification. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses needed only to avoid defeat to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A3, ensuring automatic qualification for the tournament in Switzerland next July….
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning about significant flooding expected in several Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State. Godwin Tepikor, Director of Risk Reduction at NEMA in Port Harcourt, emphasized the need for local government support to mitigate the flood’s impact. High-risk LGAs include Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Degema, and Ahoada East and…
The Nigerian Navy apprehended eight suspected stowaways in two speedboats attempting to board the MV Northern Light while it was underway along the Lagos Channel. Director of Naval Information, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, announced on Tuesday that five of the suspects admitted they intended to travel abroad. The patrol team from NNS Beecroft detected the stowaways during…
The Federal Government has instructed the military to compile a list of fallen heroes so that their families can be provided with houses. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, issued this directive to Major General Joseph Omale, Managing Director of the Nigerian Army Housing Development, in Abuja. “Families of fallen heroes should…
The Federal Government has called on the newly reconstituted NEITI Board to enhance the agency’s commitment to domestic resource mobilization for Nigeria. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chair of the NEITI Board, issued this directive during the opening session of the NEITI Board retreat in Lagos. He urged the…
The 2024 National Division 1 Handball League kicked off on Monday, July 15, with thrilling games that captivated a large crowd at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Aidia Academy, Team Osun, and Desert Warriors were among the standout teams that secured victories in their opening matches held at the stadium’s Multipurpose Sports Hall….
Students of the University of Ibadan have protested against a hike in school fees and other issues. The visibly angry students moved in large numbers to all the entrances of the institution and blocked them. Both academic and non-academic staff were locked outside the gates. After blocking all the entrances, they moved from one faculty…
Popular disk jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has expressed pride in the quartet of Nigerian afrobeats stars, Asake, Rema, Ruger and Shallipopi, following their recent debut at UK’s Wireless Festival. It was gathered that the Nigerian afrobeats quartet thrilled attendees across different dates of the 2024 Wireless Festival in London. DJ Cuppy, who also…
The Members of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, have joined a nationwide protest against the newly introduced Scheme of Service (SOS) for Polytechnic staff by the Federal Government. The national leadership of ASUP issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to suspend the…
Despite the Supreme Court judgement that granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the newly appointed transition committees to resume in the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, of the state. According to the Commissioner for…
A chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has declared that the recent Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy will help to attract grassroots development across the country. Oguntoyinbo said the judgement would also strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and enhance the better livelihood of the masses across the country. The NNPP chieftain…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a farewell gift of N100, 000 for each corps member departing the camp and a sum of N100 million for the NYSC support staff. He announced this while speaking at the NYSC Passing-Out Parade/Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members, held at the…
French superstar, Kylian Mbappe has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid after sealing his move from PSG. The 25-year-old winger was presented to cheering 80, 000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday morning, July 16. Mbappe walked into the stadium sporting the iconic number 9 jersey that famously has been worn by…
Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows The English singer made the comments during a new interview with German outlet ZDF, confirming that she has no plans to work on new music and wants to take some time out…
The United Arab Emirates have some conditions that Nigerian travellers are expected to fulfil in order to get a visa to visit the Arab nation. On Monday, July 15, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced that the three-year dispute between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria has been resolved and…
The IMF held its global growth expectations for 2024 steady in a report Tuesday even as it cut forecasts for the United States and Japan, while warning of inflation risks and trade tensions ahead. The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow 3.2 percent this year, unchanged from its April forecast, according to…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr Abraham Ehizojie, the Medical Doctor at the health facility of the Kuje Correctional Centre, over alleged refusal to produce the medical report of the detained executive of Binance Holdings Ltd, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Nwite gave the…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government on Tuesday, which will now serve only in a caretaker capacity, the presidency said. French politics have been in gridlock since an inconclusive snap election earlier this month, with parties in the National Assembly scrambling to put together a governing…
