The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has responded to criticisms raised by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding the safety of candidates sitting for the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Obi had raised the alarm over the early start times for the exams, which he argued placed undue strain […]
Last night at the Headies Awards, rising star Odumodublvck achieved a major career milestone by winning the coveted Next Rated award. Backstage after his victory, the rapper shared a heartfelt moment with Afrobeats superstar Davido, recalling an inspiring promise made during his early days in the industry. According to Odumodublvck, when he was still relatively […]
A recent conversation on Twitter perfectly captured a troubling reality: freedom of expression in Burkina Faso is not just restricted it is under siege. When user @Mario9jaa asked Grok, an AI platform, to describe the state of free speech under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government, the reply painted a bleak picture. Media censorship has intensified dramatically […]
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced they will jointly repay Syria’s outstanding debt of approximately $15 million to the World Bank, marking a significant step in the country’s recovery and reconstruction process following more than a decade of civil war. The decision, announced on April 27, 2025, is expected to pave the way […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title, a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State. President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, […]
PRESS STATEMENT Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West) the chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has denied news report that the Administration of former President Mohammadu Buhari borrowed $400 billion to stabilize the naira against the dollar during his tenure. Contrary to the report in some major newspapers and some online blogs on Saturday April […]
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has dismissed rumors suggesting he is planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join a political coalition reportedly being formed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Governor Idris described the rumors as “ridiculously malicious” and the […]
At the 17th Headies Awards, Annie Macaulay publicly acknowledged her divorce from Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. During her appearance on stage, Annie nearly introduced herself as “Annie Idibia,” before quickly correcting herself, which sparked immediate attention from both the audience and viewers at home. This brief slip of the tongue was widely […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stole the show at the 17th Headies Awards, receiving the prestigious Special Recognition Award for his trailblazing contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment and sports sectors. The award ceremony, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, was a celebration of artistic excellence, but it was Sanwo-Olu’s […]
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, it has been disclosed that the pontiff’s personal wealth at the time of his passing amounted to just $100 USD (approximately €90). This modest sum underscores the Pope’s lifelong commitment to a life of simplicity, humility, and service, which became a hallmark of his […]
