In a decisive move to widen access to higher education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has extended the sale of 2026 Direct Entry, DE, application forms to May 8, giving prospective candidates more time to complete their registration.

Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4,000 since the Middle East war began, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

An operational base of the Nigerian Army in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State is reportedly interrogating a forest guard over alleged links to criminal elements.

By Adegboyega Adeleye Jose Mourinho has emerged as the preferred candidate of Real Madrid President Florentino Perez to take over as head coach this summer, according to The Athletic. Interim manager, Alvaro Arbeloa’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and Mourinho has emerged as a surprise contender for the job at his […]

The Federal Government has raised fresh concern over Nigeria’s worsening out-of-school children crisis, disclosing that about 15 million Nigerian children are currently out of school.

The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS), has decried the comment by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, that nearly 60 percent of students in tertiary institutions are engaged in fraudulent practices.

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) has produced memorable evenings over the years where offensive football takes centre stage and defence is completely abandoned.

“The President believes that most of you do not have a place in Abuja… he will encourage you to see how you will put up where you can stay. Before you leave this morning, each and every one of you should have your form to apply for a land allocation in Abuja,” Wike said.

Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan on Wednesday picked his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to contest for the governorship seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the state come 2027 general elections. 

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51 percent in the first quarter to $5.8 billion, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East, drawing criticism from climate groups.

KANO – The German government, through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has disbursed over N9 billion under the Agricultural Finance project in Northwest Nigeria (AgFIN) to support improve access to finances by farmers and agribusinesses in the Northwest states. The Cluster Coordinator for Agriculture and Rural Development at GIZ, Dr. Andrea Ruediger, stated […]

Nollywood actor Saga Adeolu has opened up about the realities of filming intimate scenes, revealing that many actors do not actually enjoy kissing on set despite popular belief.

“There was no legally recognized marriage. There was no church wedding and no court wedding. What took place was an introduction. Therefore, the idea of a ‘divorce’ is baseless from the outset.”

It held that the responsibility for conducting state congresses rests with state executive committees and not the national leadership of a political party.

France on Wednesday urged its nationals in Mali to leave “as soon as possible”, citing weekend attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists and an “extremely volatile” security situation.