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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, taken by 379,997 candidates, will be released on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This development follows a significant disruption caused by a technical glitch during the initial UTME, which necessitated a resit for candidates across…
The Nigerian political landscape has been thrust into turmoil once again, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the fiery representative of Kogi Central, has leveled grave accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and businesswoman Dr. Sandra Duru. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, Natasha has filed petitions with the Inspector General…
Over the weekend, Nigeria was rocked by a series of brutal attacks perpetrated by herdsmen, bandits, and kidnappers across Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, and Kogi states, leaving at least 33 people dead and countless others injured or missing. These incidents, reported by Vanguard News on May 19, 2025, underscore the persistent insecurity plaguing the nation…
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, is gearing up for a significant environmental milestone: the enforcement of a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. This bold move, announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, signals the state’s commitment to tackling plastic pollution, reducing environmental degradation, and…
In a poignant statement, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared, “If we use our diversity not for adversity but for prosperity, the country’s hope is stability and progress.” This powerful remark encapsulates a vision for Nigeria that transcends division and harnesses the nation’s rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, and ideologies as a catalyst for sustainable…
Nigeria’s power sector is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss, with the Federal Government’s electricity debt surging by a staggering N800 billion in 2025, according to the Nigerian Senate. This alarming increase has pushed the total debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) to over N3 trillion, driven by persistent tariff shortfalls and…
In a transformative development for Nigeria’s economic landscape, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has unveiled ambitious plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in the country. This initiative, rooted in a strategic partnership between Nigeria and China, signals a new era of collaboration focused on unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals…
On a radiant Sunday morning in Vatican City, history was made as Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope, embarked on his debut tour of St. Peter’s Square, captivating tens of thousands of pilgrims, tourists, and well-wishers. Riding in the iconic popemobile, the newly installed pontiff radiated warmth and humility, waving to the enthusiastic crowds…
In a significant moment for Nigeria and the global Catholic community, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. The historic event, set for Sunday, May 18, marks the formal installation of the new pontiff, Cardinal…
In a decisive move to safeguard the environment and enhance public health, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has introduced two groundbreaking executive orders aimed at tackling environmental degradation and improving sanitation across the state. Signed on May 16, 2025, these orders address critical issues of indiscriminate tree felling and public hygiene, signaling a robust…
