WHO Raises Ebola Risk to ‘Very High’ in DR Congo as Cases Rise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the national risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high”, warning that the situation is worsening amid insecurity and rapid transmission. Speaking during a briefing on Friday, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the decision followed a sharp […]
Tinubu Appoints Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina will replace Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term is expected to end on 31 July 2026. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Aina was described as a “distinguished academic and […]
JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Probe
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 previously withheld UTME results following investigations into suspected examination malpractice. The board said the results are part of an ongoing review process involving candidates whose performances were flagged for further scrutiny during the examination. In a statement on Thursday, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, […]
CBN Retains Benchmark Interest Rate Amid Inflation Pressure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, as policymakers continue efforts to curb inflation and stabilise the economy. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Wednesday in Abuja after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which was attended by all 11 members of the […]
Atiku to Tinubu: Stop Presiding Over “A” Government Of Post-Tragedy Press Statements
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Amid the recent wave of killings and kidnappings sweeping across the country, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu, urging him to take decisive action against the worsening insecurity. He said Nigerians are tired of what he described as “empty threats” and “obituary statements” from the government, pointing […]
Court Orders Otobo to Pay ₦100m Damages in Defamation Case Against Pastor Suleman
A Lagos State High Court has ordered Canadian-based singer Stephanie Otobo to pay ₦100 million in damages to Johnson Suleman, founder of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, in a long-running defamation case. Delivering judgment, Justice Olubunmi Abike Fadipe ruled that Otobo’s allegations against the cleric were defamatory and had caused reputational harm. The legal dispute dates […]
Obi Passes NDC Screening, Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday cleared former Anambra State governor Peter Obi to contest in the 2027 presidential election, making him the party’s sole aspirant ahead of its forthcoming primaries. Obi was screened by the party’s national screening committee at the NDC secretariat in Abuja after arriving on Tuesday evening alongside Senator Victor […]
Devastating Flood Cripples Human, Vehicular Movement In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Human and vehicular and movement were disrupted on Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused flooding around the Tomline area along Lagos Road in Benin, Edo State. The rain, which started about mid day, caused serious gridlock as motorists were confined to use a lane out of the four that leads to Uselu and […]
Neymar Makes Sensational Return as Brazil Name World Cup Squad, Pedro, Antony Miss Out
Neymar has made a stunning comeback to the international stage, earning a place in Brazil’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup a selection that many local analysts and former players had deemed unlikely just days ago. Coach Carlo Ancelotti unveiled the squad during a ceremony at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Tomorrow, […]
Court Grants El-Rufai ₦100m Bail with Strict Conditions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, fixing the sum at ₦100 million with one surety in like amount. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik imposed strict conditions for his release, saying the court must be satisfied that the defendant will appear for […]