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Nigerian music sensation, Ayra Starr, has secured three nominations at the upcoming BET Awards 2025, leading the pack among African nominees and surpassing global stars such as Burna Boy and Tems. The talented singer, known for her unique blend of Afrobeats and R&B, was nominated in the categories of Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which saw participation from over 1.9 million candidates. However, the board has withheld 39,834 results due to various infractions, including examination malpractices and biometric issues. Breakdown of Withheld Results According to JAMB, the withheld results…
Pope Leo XIV has issued a passionate plea for peace, urging world leaders to end all forms of war and violence. Speaking from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, the pontiff called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and stressed the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the region. Addressing thousands…
Newcastle United secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday in a Premier League encounter that could prove decisive in the race for Champions League qualification. Sandro Tonali opened the scoring for the hosts just two minutes into the match, while Chelsea’s night was further complicated when striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off in…
In a groundbreaking move for Nigerian education, Africa’s foremost philanthropist and business magnate, Aliko Dangote, has pledged N15 billion to upgrade the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) in Wudil, Kano State. This ambitious investment aims to elevate the state-owned institution to a world-class status, positioning it as a hub for innovation, research,…
In a heartfelt and unifying gesture, former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared her unwavering support for the current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Speaking at an event in Abuja on May 10, 2025, where she was honored with the Women Icon Leader of the…
Aderibigbe, a 16-year-old student at Starville International School in Jabi, Abuja, has achieved an impressive overall score of 336 in their recent examinations, marking them as a top performer at the institution. The breakdown of Aderibigbe’s scores showcases their academic prowess across diverse subjects: 98 in Mathematics, 86 in Physics, 84 in Economics, and 68…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has taken a troubling turn, with Anambra and Lagos emerging as hotspots for exam malpractices. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reports that 80 suspects are currently under police investigation across Nigeria for their roles in various fraudulent acts during the exam. Anambra leads with 14 suspects,…
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, successfully evacuated 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 10, 2025, fulfilling a pledge to bring them home at no cost. The women, many undocumented and exploited after being lured abroad with false promises, were repatriated to Lagos in a humanitarian mission…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has increased the fee for correcting date of birth (DOB) details on the National Identification Number (NIN) database from ₦16,340 to a new price of ₦28,574. This update was made public in NIMC’s revised Schedule of Fees, Licenses and Permits (Version 3.0), which outlines the latest service charges for…
