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JAMB begins sale of 2026 UTME, Direct Entry forms
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JAMB begins sale of 2026 UTME, Direct Entry forms

Matthew Atungwu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the sale of registration forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, and Direct Entry, DE, admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Board made this announcement in a post on…

Ebem Ohafia community in Abia bans hard drugs, cultism
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Ebem Ohafia community in Abia bans hard drugs, cultism

Daniel Chibuike

The sale, use and trafficking of hard drugs, cultism, gun violence and other criminal activities have been totally banned in Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia State with immediate effect. The ban was announced on Tuesday through the Ebem Ohafia youths, in…

Oyo Police arrest four suspects over alleged kidnapping, murder
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Oyo Police arrest four suspects over alleged kidnapping, murder

Musliudeen Adebayo

Oyo State Police command says it has arrested no fewer than four (4) people in connection with alleged cases of kidnapping and murder. The four suspects were arrested at different locations in the state. Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Olayinka Ayanlade…

Popular gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu dies
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Popular gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu dies

Sunday Dennis

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, best known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away. The news of her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. As of now, the family has not released an official…

Comedienne Princess seeks pastors’ help for a life partner [VIDEO]
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Comedienne Princess seeks pastors’ help for a life partner [VIDEO]

Racheal Ayodele

Comedienne Princess, has begged popular Nigerian pastors, Femi Lazarus, Phillip Olubakin, Bolaji Idowu, Jerry Eze, and Apostle Selman to find her a suitable partner from their church. Speaking in an Instagram video on her page, Princess, who is a divorcee, pleaded with the…

AFCON 2025: El Kajoui upbeat Morocco will beat Super Eagles
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AFCON 2025: El Kajoui upbeat Morocco will beat Super Eagles

Mike Oyebola

Morocco goalkeeper, Monir El Kajoui has underlined the focus within the team’s camp ahead of their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Atlas Lions, who are targeting their second continental crown will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa…

Sokoto communities under siege as armed groups expand territory
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Sokoto communities under siege as armed groups expand territory

Mikal Attah

Communities in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State are reeling from renewed bandit attacks, believed to be linked to gunmen loyal to the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. The violence has forced residents to flee en masse, raising concerns over the expanding…

Osun targets two million children in Measles Rubella vaccine campaign
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Osun targets two million children in Measles Rubella vaccine campaign

Francis Ezediuno

Osun State Government has announced plans to vaccinate more than two million children against measles and rubella as part of a statewide immunisation campaign aimed at strengthening child health and disease prevention. The Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola,…

Transfer: Chelsea set to sign AFCON star, Hadj-Moussa
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Transfer: Chelsea set to sign AFCON star, Hadj-Moussa

John Owen Nwachukwu

Chelsea are said to have started discussions to bring in Feyenoord’s striker, Anis Hadj-Moussa this January, as reported by French media. The Paris-born winger made a strong impression with his standout performances in a few key matches during the Africa Cup of Nations with…

Kebbi govt reopens Maga girls’ school months after deadly abduction
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Kebbi govt reopens Maga girls’ school months after deadly abduction

Mikal Attah

Kebbi State Government has reopened the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, months after a deadly bandit attack in which 25 schoolgirls were abducted and the school’s vice principal was killed. The mass abduction occurred in the early hours of Monday,…

AFCON: Oliseh overlooks Salah, names most dangerous Egyptian player
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AFCON: Oliseh overlooks Salah, names most dangerous Egyptian player

Don Silas

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has snubbed Mohamed Salah and named Omar Marmoush as the most dangerous Egyptian player. Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, the former Juventus midfielder said the Manchester City star was the reason Egypt defeated Ivory…

2027: Showdown in Abia as ex-govs regroup against Otti   ​
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2027: Showdown in Abia as ex-govs regroup against Otti   ​

Francis Ugwu

Ahead of the 2027 general election, there’s rising political tension in Abia State, with some opposition leaders in the State hell-bent on stopping Governor Alex Otti’s re-election. The opposition figures, many of whom previously held power in the state, have threatened that…