The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a significant policy update concerning the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. Effective from 2025, candidates under the age of 18 will no longer be permitted to take the JAMB exam. This policy change aligns with Nigeria’s education framework, which mandates that students must be at…
On August 25, 2024, the OVO Arena Wembley was electrified by a surprise collaboration between Nigerian entertainer Cubana Chief Priest and renowned Afrobeat star Flavour. The concert, which was part of Flavour’s UK tour, witnessed an unexpected but thrilling performance as Cubana Chief Priest joined him on stage. The venue, known for hosting some of…
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has revealed a significant triumph in the ongoing battle against kidnapping. In a meticulously planned operation in Benue State, security forces successfully eliminated a notorious kidnap kingpin. This operation, executed through a collaborative effort involving the National Security Adviser (NSA) and local vigilante groups, resulted in the rescue of 20…
In a shocking incident that underscores the ongoing tensions between the Nigerian government and the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shiites, two police officers have been confirmed dead, and three others remain unconscious following a violent shiite attack in Abuja. The attack occurred at Wuse Junction, a busy intersection in the…
In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended Ibeanusi Solomon Nosike, a businessman based in Onitsha, Anambra State, for attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Nigeria. Nosike was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the old domestic terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand 124 #EndBadGovernance protesters for 60 days. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after hearing ex-parte motions presented by the police. This decision allows authorities to detain the protesters while investigations into their alleged criminal activities continue. The protesters…
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has submitted his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This unexpected move has sent ripples through Nigeria’s intelligence and political spheres, coming at a time when the nation grapples with multiple security challenges. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar’s decision to step down from his pivotal role…
Bobrisky, a well-known Nigerian social media personality and entrepreneur, recently shared a nostalgic reflection on his past experience in Kirikiri Prison, a prominent correctional facility in Lagos. Known widely as “Mummy of Lagos,” Bobrisky recounted his time in the male section of the prison, where he reportedly felt well-treated and secure. His comments have sparked…
Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has recently shared insights into her weight loss journey with her fans. In a series of social media posts, Teni addressed widespread speculation that her transformation might be due to cosmetic surgery. She firmly clarified that her weight loss is the result of a rigorous and disciplined…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Hope Odidika Uzodinma as the rightfully elected Governor of Imo State. This ruling marks the end of a protracted legal battle that had cast a shadow over the legitimacy of Uzodinma’s election. The court’s verdict brings much-needed closure to the controversy surrounding the Imo State governorship election. With…
