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UPDATE : JAMB clears air on postponing 2026 UTME

4Apr

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UPDATE : JAMB clears air on postponing 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked reports which claim the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had been postponed.JAMB described 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 that the 2026 UTME has been postponed. The general public, particularly the candidates, are by this notice informed that the press release is fake and did not emanate from us. Kindly disregard it. All activities on the 2026 UTME continue as scheduled,” it read.JAMB had previously revealed that the main 2026 UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 25, 2026.The clarification follows t...

52 Students Earn First Class as UNICAL Schedules 38th Convocation for April 10

4Apr

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52 Students Earn First Class as UNICAL Schedules 38th Convocation for April 10

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is set to graduate 10,820 students during its 38th convocation ceremony, scheduled to run from April 2 to April 12, 2026.Vice Chancellor, Offiong Effanga Offiong, disclosed this during a pre-convocation press briefing, revealing that 52 students achieved first class honours, while some postgraduate students earned distinctions.According to him, the convocation will feature the award of first degrees, diplomas, certificates, postgraduate diplomas, master’s and doctoral degrees, alongside honorary recognitions.Out of the total graduates, 9,173 will receive first degrees, 152 diplomas, and 1,495 postgraduate qualifications. Among the first degree holders, 52 made first class, 2,390 earned second class upper division, 5,819 obtained second class l...

2026 World Cup : U.S. Tax Rules Pose Financial Challenge for African Teams

4Apr

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2026 World Cup : U.S. Tax Rules Pose Financial Challenge for African Teams

As excitement builds for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a major financial concern is emerging—especially for African and other developing nations.Unlike previous editions, several participating countries are expected to face significant tax burdens in the United States, raising fears that competing at the global tournament could come with heavy economic costs.An investigation by The Guardian revealed that FIFA was unable to secure a comprehensive tax exemption from the U.S. government for all participating nations. While FIFA itself enjoys tax-free status dating back to the 1994 World Cup, this benefit does not extend to the 48 national teams.As a result, only 18 countries—mostly from Europe, along with a ...

BREAKING : Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of Fanti Carnival

4Apr

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BREAKING : Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of Fanti Carnival

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has announced the temporary closure of some roads ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, 6th April 2026.The affected roads to be cordoned off include:• King George V Road at the junction by Mobil Filling Station• Onikan Roundabout, inbound to TBS• Flagstaff House, inbound to TBS• Outer Marina by State House, inbound to TBS• Campbell Street by the Old Defence Building• Catholic Mission Street by St. Nicholas Hospital.All road closures will commence from 7:00 a.m.Motorists and residents are advised to plan their movements accordingly and use alternative routes during this period.According to Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), alternative rout...

Nigerians in South Africa Fear Fresh Xenophobic Attacks Over ‘Igwe’ Installation

4Apr

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Nigerians in South Africa Fear Fresh Xenophobic Attacks Over ‘Igwe’ Installation

A wave of anxiety has gripped the Nigerian community in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape, following a series of xenophobic attacks linked to the controversial installation of a Nigerian traditional leader.The unrest, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, saw protesters take to the streets in Albany and Buffalo areas of East London. The demonstrations were reportedly sparked by the installation of Solomon Eziko as “Igwe Ndigbo,” a ceremony held earlier in March that has since drawn criticism from local traditional groups and political activists.At least 26 Nigerians were injured and taken to hospital during the violence, while properties worth millions of rands—including shops, vehicles, and warehouses—were looted or destroyed.The attacks have forced many N...

Finance Minister Praises NUPRC as Daily Oil Output Reaches 1.84 Million Barrels

4Apr

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Finance Minister Praises NUPRC as Daily Oil Output Reaches 1.84 Million Barrels

Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for boosting Nigeria’s daily crude oil production to 1.84 million barrels.Edun gave the commendation during a meeting at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja with the Commission’s Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan.In a statement issued on Friday by the Commission’s Head of Media and Corporate Communication, Mr Eniola Akinkuotu, the minister described the development as highly encouraging.“It is reassuring to hear that production has reached 1.84 million barrels per day. That is excellent progress,” Edun said, noting that the achievement aligns with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.He urged the Commission to sustain the momentum and work towards...

Mentally challenged woman delivers baby by roadside in Abuja

4Apr

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Mentally challenged woman delivers baby by roadside in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued an unidentified mentally challenged woman who delivered a baby girl along a roadside in Kwaita Village, Kwali Area Council of Abuja.The command said the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on April 3, 2026, when officers of the Rapid Response Squad on patrol in the Kwali area received information about the woman who had just given birth.According to a statement on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Officer in Charge of the Gender Unit, Kwali Division, immediately mobilised to the scene with her team after receiving the report.“The mother and her newborn were safely rescued and immediately conveyed to General Hospital, Kwali, where they received medical attention and were subsequently...

Former Jigawa APC governorship aspirant Nakudu resigns from party

4Apr

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Former Jigawa APC governorship aspirant Nakudu resigns from party

A former gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, has resigned his membership of the ruling party.Nakudu, who contested the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2023 general election, announced his exit from the party in a resignation letter addressed to party officials in Sundimina Ward, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.In the letter, the senator said his decision followed careful consideration, noting that he was grateful to the party for the opportunities it afforded him during his time as a member.He also acknowledged the support he received from party stakeholders and supporters throughout his political journey in the APC.According to him, the resignation takes immediate effect from Friday, April 3, 2...

UPDATE : ADC crisis, INEC needs to be careful – Jega says

4Apr

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UPDATE : ADC crisis, INEC needs to be careful – Jega says

A public affairs analyst, Mahmud Jega, has claimed the current crisis that has engulfed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is being engineered.Fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Friday, Jega warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to be very careful.ADC is faced with an internal crisis leading to the stripping of former Senate President David Mark as the national chairman of the party.Airing his opinion, Jega said, “The crisis in the ADC is being engineered. And INEC has to be very careful.“The impression INEC is giving is that it is part of the scheme to destroy all opposition parties.“The opposition wanted the ADA; INEC sat on it for 2 years. Now they have moved to ADC, and they are coming up with something ...

Tinubu to Inaugurate Airport, Aircraft, and Key Infrastructure in Ogun

4Apr

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Tinubu to Inaugurate Airport, Aircraft, and Key Infrastructure in Ogun

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday to commission and inspect a range of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s drive for economic development and improved public services.According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the visit will cover projects across aviation, transportation, security, and agriculture.A major highlight of the visit is the inauguration of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, along with two aircraft under Gateway Air, in collaboration with ValueJet. The President is also expected to observe a cargo operations demonstration facilitated by SAHCOL.Other projects lined up for commissioning include 1,000 electric bikes under the state’s mobility scheme, 80 s...