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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing on Wednesday.‎JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement issued in Abuja.Benjamin explained that the original result slip contained candidates’ photographs, national rankings and other security features designed to enhance its authenticity and acceptance for official purposes.‎According to him, the document is among the official requirements for post-UTME screening and admission consideration by tertiary institutions.‎He advised candidates to print the slip from any internet-enabled device or accredited business centre.‎The spokesman also urged can...

The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.“I’m the boss,” Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the three-day G7 summit, with the other leaders already in their seats.Amid laughter, Macron appeared to take the comment with good humour. “How are you?” the French president asked.“Good, thank you,” replied Trump, a tycoon before becoming president who famously hosted the TV show “The Apprentice” with its catchphrase “You’re fired!”, as he finally took his seat.Fresh from clinching an accord to end the war with Iran and celebrating his 80th birthday, Trump’s presence has dominated the summit...

Reports circulating on social media have claimed that residents of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, attacked a campaign vehicle associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and disrupted planned political activities in the area.According to the unverified reports, the incident occurred during campaign-related activities, with some residents allegedly expressing dissatisfaction and preventing campaign operatives from carrying out their engagement in parts of the city.As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Presidency, the ruling party, security agencies, or the Nasarawa State Government confirming the incident.Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating online could not be independently verified, while details regarding possible inj...

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has declared that he is willing to lay down his life for Nigeria, insisting that effective leadership requires courage, commitment, and sacrifice, particularly amid the country's growing security challenges.Speaking during a recent episode of the Black Box interview on Nevon HQ with journalist Rufai Oseni, Obi emphasized that tackling insecurity demands decisive action and unwavering dedication from those in leadership positions.Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi said he successfully confronted criminal activities, including kidnapping, through strong political will and commitment.“I have fought criminality in Anambra. Commitment solves the problem for everybody,” he stated....

The 10-year-old boy who was recently rescued from his abusive guardian in Odume layout in Isiowulu part of Anambra state, has been reunited with his mother.A video shared online showed the mother of the abused child breaking down in tears as she saw her child with a varying degree of injury allegedly inflicted on him by his guardian.On Monday, June 15, LIB reported that the Anambra state police command arrested a couple and one other person for allegedly inflicting injuries on the minor. The minor was rescued by concerned residents of the area after neighbors in the compound where he lived with the couple raised an alarm over his deplorable state. During interrogation, Mrs Chisom confessed to having used burning plastic to inflict burns on the victim.W...