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The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the technical errors that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The decision follows a motion raised by Hon. Tersser Ugbor during a plenary session on Wednesday, highlighting the widespread impact of the glitch on candidates….
Exciting news is circulating for students and parents across Nigeria! Reports indicate that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced free education at all 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. This groundbreaking initiative could transform access to quality technical and vocational education for thousands of young Nigerians. Here’s…
On May 14, 2025, Galatasaray FC etched their name in Turkish football history once again, clinching the Turkish Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor at Gaziantep Stadium. The star of the night was none other than Victor Osimhen, whose brace and relentless energy powered the Lions to their 19th cup triumph, their first…
On May 14, 2025, the Nigerian Senate took a significant step toward shaping the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) development by passing President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.783 trillion 2025 budget proposal for second reading. This move underscores the government’s commitment to addressing critical needs in healthcare, social welfare, agriculture, job creation, and infrastructure within the FCT, setting…
Anabela Rungo, the mother of former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court today, charged with identity theft and fraud. The Department of Home Affairs alleges that Rungo, a Mozambican national, stole a South African woman’s identity in 1995 to fraudulently obtain citizenship, including a…
Get ready, music lovers! Lagos State, Nigeria, is set to host the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025, and it’s shaping up to be an electrifying celebration of African music and culture. Announced on May 13, 2025, at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this prestigious event will take place from November…
Nigeria is at a critical juncture as it gears up for a long-overdue national census in 2025, a move championed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to resolve the country’s persistent population data crisis. With estimates fluctuating wildly between 220 and 270 million, the absence of accurate figures since the last census in 2006 has been…
First Bank of Nigeria has announced a significant change to its banking charges, increasing the SMS transaction alert fee to ₦6 per SMS, effective May 1, 2025. This 50% hike from the previous ₦4 fee has sparked widespread discussion among customers, especially given the economic challenges many Nigerians face today. Here’s a breakdown of the…
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion to support victims and survivors of the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, which killed five people, injured 78, and damaged 55 houses. The decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting, as announced by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. The funds will…
The Nollywood community and fans worldwide are reeling from the heartbreaking news of the passing of beloved actress, plus-size model, and body positivity advocate Monalisa Ayobami Stephen. The vibrant star, affectionately known as Gabacci, left us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, after a battle with complications stemming from low blood sugar and…
