The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy launches the distribution of 42,000 life jackets to waterway users across 12 riverine states, as part of efforts to enhance safety and reduce fatalities on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The initiative was flagged off in Minna, Niger State, by the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Marine and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted four Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for failing to meet technical and ethical standards required for the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday, the affected centres include Adventure Associate and Sa’adatu Rimi…
Israel’s response to the death of Pope Francis has drawn criticism, with signs of fresh tension over the Vatican’s position on the Gaza conflict. BBC reports could confirm While many world leaders sent immediate tributes, Israel’s official condolence message came four days later from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The brief two-sentence statement offered sympathy…
Two candidates scheduled to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Sascon International School Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Abuja were unable to write their exam on Friday due to biometric verification failures. The affected candidates, Isamial Muhammad and Tersee Deborah on Friday, were denied access after repeated attempts to capture…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that Nigerians need “light, not lies,” as it condemned the recent claim by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy adequate electricity with just 5,500 megawatts. According to a statement released on Wednesday by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union described the minister’s…
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonating a foreign military officer and possession of fraudulent documents. According to a statement released on Tuesday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to improving disaster response through enhanced emergency communication systems. According to a statement released on Tuesday on NEMA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the agency’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman…
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