The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed more than ₦1.5 billion to accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria as payment for registration services for the 2026 UTME Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The payment represents part of the board’s commitment to ensuring smooth operations. For the nationwide examination process and compensating CBT centres…
Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect on Sunday. The decision came in response to renewed violent attacks and breaches of peace in the communities of Tshobo and Bwatiye. Background of the Violence Tensions escalated in the affected communities prior to the governor’s announcement….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a key step toward overhauling Nigeria’s electricity transmission system. By constituting an 11-member committee to facilitate the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO). The initiative, approved by the Federal Executive Council, forms part of the administration’s broader effort to reform the country’s power sector. Also and…
Rivers State House of Assembly rejected four of the nine commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation on Monday. The lawmakers cleared five nominees as commissioners-designate following a rigorous screening exercise that lasted over two hours. The Screening Process Speaker Martin Amaewhule presided over the plenary session where the nine nominees faced…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to introduce electric trains on major rail corridors as part of a broader strategy to modernise Nigeria’s railway system and improve transportation efficiency. The initiative marks a significant step toward upgrading the country’s rail infrastructure. While aligning with global trends in cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Transition…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a $750 million renewable electrification programme. Aimed at expanding electricity access through the deployment of 1,350 solar mini-grids across the country. The ambitious initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s energy infrastructure while bringing reliable electricity to underserved and off-grid communities. Expanding Solar Power Access Under the programme, about 250…
Nigerian-American actress and TV host Idia Aisien recently shared her experiences with dating. Revealing how shke spent large sums of money supporting her ex-partners, only to face disappointment in the end. During a candid conversation with media personality Toke Makinwa, Aisien opened up about financially helping the men she dated, hoping it would lead to…
Nigerian actress Beverly Osu believes her extensive work in the entertainment industry is strong enough to make her a billionaire in Africa. During a recent appearance on the podcast Chacha. Beverly Osu expressed frustration over not receiving royalties for her role. In the music video of Ice Prince’s hit song “Oleku,” which continues to air. Reflecting…
Irans Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei the new supreme leader on March 8, 2026. Moreover, the clerics voted during an emergency session just days after the death of his father. Cleric Mojtaba Khamenei, aged 56, assumed the position immediately. He also took command of the armed forces and all key state institutions. Assembly Confirms…
Pope Leo XIV issued his appeal during the Angelus prayer. The pontiff spoke from St. Peter’s Square on March 1, 2026. Moreover, he addressed the situation after United States and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted retaliatory missile attacks. Pope Voiced Grave Concern Over Violence Pope Leo XIV described the news from the…
