US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department said Saturday. “Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco […]
No extension for 2026 SSCE registration, NECO warns
The National Examinations Council has confirmed that there will be no extension for the registration of candidates for the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. In a statement signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive, NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, cited by PUNCH Online on X on Friday, schools, proprietors, principals, and commandants of secondary schools are […]
JAMB refutes postponement notice, says UTME will hold as scheduled
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination had been postponed, describing it as malicious and fake. In a statement issued on Saturday, the board warned candidates to disregard the false notice. “Our attention has been drawn to the malicious press release stating […]
Blessing CEO vows no apology over cancer controversy, admits raising N13m
Self-proclaimed relationship and mental health expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has insisted she owes no one an apology over her controversial breast cancer disclosure. Okoro made the remarks in an interview with social media influencer Egungun of Lagos, posted on Saturday, where she also denied claims of a stage four diagnosis and […]
Okpebholo calls for unity as Christians celebrate Easter
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called for unity, hope and renewed faith among Christians in Edo State and Nigeria as they celebrate Easter, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message on Saturday, the governor described the season as a sacred period that embodies the virtues of sacrifice, love, hope […]
Russia evacuates 198 workers from Iran nuclear plant amid airstrike
Russia started a planned evacuation of 198 workers from Iran’s Bushehr atomic plant shortly after a US-Israeli projectile hit near the facility, Russian state media said on Saturday. This was a third evacuation from the facility in southern Iran on the Gulf coast, which was built with Moscow’s help, with about 100 Russian staff remaining […]
11 dead, 52 houses burnt in Nasarawa violence
No fewer than 11 person were killed, and 52 houses burnt when two communities in Nasarawa State clashed on Friday over some disagreements. However, some locals say the communities were invaded by bandits. Meanwhile, the Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the death of 11 persons. The affected communities are Akyawa and Udege Kasa. About 50 […]
Nasarawa residents flee over bandits attacks
Hundreds of residents in Nasarawa State have reportedly fled their communities following a renewed wave of armed bandit attacks. In a video that went viral on Friday, large numbers of residents, including women and children, were seen escaping on foot, while others fled in pickup vans and on motorcycles, carrying whatever belongings they could salvage. […]
Plateau crisis: Benue, Bauchi evacuate 664 UNIJOS students
Benue and Bauchi state governments have evacuated 664 students of the University of Jos in Plateau State who are indigenes of the two states. The evacuation followed the attack by terrorists on residents of the Angwan Rukuba community on Palm Sunday, which left over 24 persons dead. Dozens were also injured when the gang of […]
Jos visit: Obi knocks Tinubu, presidency explains airport meeting
The presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his visit to Plateau State, describing the president’s decision to meet families of the victims of violence at the airport rather than at affected communities as a failure of compassionate leadership. But the presidency defended Tinubu’s action, citing logistical […]
