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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing from Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In a notice issued to candidates and stakeholders, JAMB stated that the Original Result Slip contains important information, including the…
Popular Nigerian content creators Kolu and Carter Efe have officially parted ways following a public dispute over revenue sharing from their livestreaming activities. The fallout became public after Kolu accused Carter Efe of failing to honour an alleged 70-30 profit-sharing agreement between them. According to Kolu, despite contributing significantly to…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant after her health deteriorated significantly due to a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, the royal palace announced. The 52-year-old royal, who was diagnosed with the chronic lung disease several years ago, received the transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he misses life with Nigeria’s national football team, months after retiring from international football. The 32-year-old defender, who ended a decade-long international career last year, said he remains content with his decision to step away from the national team but…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party for the 2027 election, has said he is prepared to die for Nigeria, arguing that effective leadership requires personal sacrifice to tackle the country’s growing insecurity. Speaking during an interview on Black Box hosted by journalist Rufai Oseni on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, fintech companies and other payment service providers to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and competition in the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments sector. The directive was contained in a circular signed…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, following the release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The clarification comes after media reports claimed the IMF had recommended extending Value Added Tax (VAT)…
A Federal High Court in Katsina State has sentenced a woman, Hauwa’u Mukhtar, to death by hanging after finding her guilty of terrorism-related offences, including conspiracy to commit terrorism and aiding terrorist activities. The court ruled that the prosecution successfully established its case beyond reasonable doubt, relying on evidence and…
China has released a new white paper outlining its vision for a more just and equitable global governance system, urging stronger multilateral cooperation and greater representation for developing countries in international decision-making. The document, titled *”More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions,”* was issued by…
The National Assembly (NASS) and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have announced plans to expand Nigeria’s student loan scheme from 1.6 million beneficiaries to seven million students, in a move aimed at boosting access to higher education and driving national development. The commitment was made on Monday during a…
