JAMB Bows to Pressure, Moves UTME Arrival Time to 7:00 a.m
the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30 a.m. JAMB added that the examination will commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.
Islamic Cleric Joins Zamfara Governorship Race Under ADC
Sheikh Gusau noted that many politicians do not act with a sense of accountability or moral responsibility. He said his years of preaching have inspired him to take action beyond words, emphasizing that real change requires practical involvement in leadership.
Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Takes the Stand, Denies Ever Requesting or Accepting Bribes
“I can state categorically at no time did I ask for, take, or seek a bribe or bribes of any sort from any of these persons,” Alison-Madueke told the court.
Tunde Onakoya Wins International Social Impact Award at Lideremos Youth Gala in Barcelona
The Premio Impacto Social Internacional was to Nigerian Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, in recognition of his work of social transformation through chess.
NDLEA Busts International Drug Ring, Arrests Ivorian Cocaine Courier, Nigerian Medical Doctor
He was found to have ingested 82 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.49kg. Gohouri had arrived in Lagos from Milan on January 17, 2026, and spent three weeks shuttling between Lagos and Enugu before travelling to Kano, where he spent a week and swallowed the cocaine consignment in his hotel room.
Australian Firm Acquires Six Lithium Mining Licences in Nigeria
The licence transfer is part of a larger acquisition that has been in progress since mid-2025. Chariot committed approximately $2.3 million to acquire Continental Lithium’s 66.7% stake in a Nigerian hard-rock lithium portfolio covering 254 square kilometres across four project clusters; Fonlo, Gbugbu, Iganna, and Saki, situated in Nigeria’s Oyo and Kwara States.
FG Announces Electricity Generation Rose From 3,951MW to 4,300MW in Two Weeks
He also stated that mechanical availability remained stable, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to a peak of over 4,694MW.
Sinner Conquers Monte Carlo, Dethrones Alcaraz to Retain Top Spot
Alcaraz, who had won his last 17 matches on clay, struggled on the day with 45 unforced errors, but was generous in defeat, telling Sinner at the trophy ceremony: “It is impressive what you are achieving right now. Congratulations for everything.”
Nigerian Navy Seizes Vessels of Stolen Crude Oil Worth N4 Billion
Rear Admiral Oladipo disclosed that the operation was made possible through cooperation with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff. Following the arrest, Nigerian Navy Ship SHERE and a Nigerian Air Force 410 Helicopter were deployed to the scene, the helicopter providing real time aerial imagery of the vessels while NNS SHERE took custody of both at the offshore location.
Elon Musk Accuses South Africa of Racism Over Starlink Licence Block
Musk also alleged that his company had repeatedly been approached with offers to circumvent the rules through corrupt means. “We were offered many times the opportunity to bribe our way to a licence by pretending that a Black guy runs Starlink SA, but I have refused to do so on principle,” he wrote.