Month: May 2025

Amambra, Nigeria — The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis. The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 379,000 candidates who participated in the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), slated for Wednesday, May 20. This was made known by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following the completion of the makeup exams conducted between […]

Abeokuta, Nigeria — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its firm commitment to anti-doping compliance, announcing the disqualification of several athletes from the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 due to doping-related issues. The announcement followed a joint strategic session of the Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival […]

Nigeria — The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has returned from a trip to the Vatican, emphasising that his participation in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV should not be misconstrued as political. Accordimg to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi clarified that the […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The South-East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over widespread technical failures during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by the Caucus leader, Hon. Igariwey Iduma Enwo (APC, […]

Ogbomoso, Nigeria —The Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have voiced strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, which seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the Council. In a joint statement released today, Princes Olawuyi Itabiyi (Aburumaku), Sikiru […]

Nigeria – Radio listeners who called into FAD FM Calabar have expressed outrage over remarks made by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barrister Alphonsus Eba, during a live radio interview. During the early morning programme, which focused on defections to the APC and the ongoing economic challenges in […]

UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he posted on his […]

Nigeria – Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. News recalls that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that […]

Rivers State – The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Prof Chizindu Alikor, has decried that there is high cases of people living with hypertension disease in the state. Prof Alikor, who spoke at an event to mark the World Hypertension Day organised by RSUTH in conjunction with the Rivers […]