Nigerian football icon Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha is confident the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but only if they step up and take control of their destiny. Despite a shaky start to the qualifiers, including a recent 1-1 home draw against …
Masquerades Lead Protest Over High Electricity Bills In Kwara
In Omu-Aran, Kwara State, two masquerades led a large protest of youths on Monday against a steep hike in electricity tariffs and the sudden reclassification of the community’s power supply from Band C to Band A. The protest, which began at Bareke Roundabout, saw demonstrators march through major streets, chanting and …
US Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Records on Tinubu’s Investigation
A U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. has ordered the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records related to a past criminal investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Judge Beryl Howell issued the ruling on April 8, directing both agencies to search for and process non-exempt …
Nigeria Adds Extra $200m To 2025 Health Budget – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has allocated an extra $200 million to its 2025 health budget in response to global funding cuts affecting health systems. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, revealed this in a speech published on the organization’s website on Sunday. He explained that …
China To Invest $1B In Nigeria’s Sugar Industry
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese conglomerate SINOMACH for a major sugarcane farming and processing project aimed at producing up to one million metric tons of sugar annually in Nigeria. The agreement, announced on Sunday, is part of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by …
Three Arrested For Hijacking Petrol Tanker In Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the hijacking of a truck carrying 45,000 litres of petrol (PMS) along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, Police Public Relations Officer Adewale Osifeso said the stolen product belonged to NIPCO …
Pope Francis Surprises Crowd On Palm Sunday Despite Health Warnings
Despite recovering from pneumonia and doctors advising rest, Pope Francis delighted crowds on Palm Sunday with a surprise tour of St. Peter’s Square. The 88-year-old pontiff, appearing in good spirits and without his usual breathing aid, greeted worshippers from his wheelchair, handing out sweets to children and shaking hands. This marks …
Jamb Releases 2025 Mock Exam Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which took place on Thursday, April 10. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin announced that candidates can check their results by texting “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using …
Tinubu Orders Shutdown Of Fake Universities And Colleges
President Bola Tinubu has instructed key education regulatory bodies to intensify their efforts in shutting down unauthorized tertiary institutions operating across the country. Delivering his message at the 14th convocation ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja on Saturday, the President—represented by Rakiya …
Diddy ‘freak off’ videos likely to be shown to jury during trial
The upcoming trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is drawing heightened attention as court proceedings are set to begin in a few weeks. A newly proposed jury questionnaire filed late Friday by Diddy’s legal team suggests that some of the alleged explicit content linked to the case, including his so-called “freak off” tapes may …