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Concerned Nigerians Group Condemns DSS Over Ridiculous Arraignment of NANS President, Atiku Isah
A civil society organisation, the Concerned Nigerians Group, has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the “distressing” detention and ridiculous arraignment...
Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Arraigned On Terrorism Charges in Finland
Finnish-Nigerian, Simon Ekpa, is facing terrorism-related charges in Finland, over alleged incitement of violence linked to the Biafra Separatist movement. The National Prosecution...
Burkina Faso Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreements with Turkey to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Burkina Faso has signed two significant cooperation agreements with the Republic of Turkey, signalling a strengthened alliance between the two nations. The signing...
Despite Missing Student Incident, JAMB Again Fixes UTME Resits for 6AM
The safety of students writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been scrutinised following fresh reports of early morning exam schedules for...
From Snake Swallowing ₦36m to UTME Technical Glitch: Pressure Mounts for JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede to Resign
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, is facing mounting calls for his resignation following his admission to technical...
South Africa Beats Nigeria 1-0 to Reach AFCON U-20 Final
South Africa’s U-20 national team has qualified for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nigeria’s...
US Court Slashes Defamation Award to Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw from $18m to $500
A US court has reduced the $18 million defamation award granted to Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to just $500. In March, the...
Heavy Tax Burden Weighs on Nigerians Under Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, as Costs Continue to Rise
Nigerians face increased financial pressure as President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a series of new taxes and charges amid persistent economic challenges....
JAMB: A 1993 Warning Still Echoes Loud in 2025
The Nigerian Economist in its April 1993 edition noted that the main problems confronting Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) were overcentralisation,...
Mass UTME Failures Reveals Bias Against South East Students
The release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results has revealed brazen bias against the South East students, with widespread outcry...
UTME 2025: JAMB Admits Errors, After Public Outcry Over Mass Failure, Technical Issues
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, broke down in tears on Monday as he publicly apologised...
Nigerian Military Says Boko Haram is Using Drones Similar to Those Used by Israel and Ukraine
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that terrorist groups operating in the North East have introduced the use of armed drones in their attacks,...