As Lagos State prepares for its local government elections scheduled for July 12, 2025, the importance of this civic exercise cannot be overstated. While presidential and gubernatorial polls often steal the spotlight, grassroots elections, like the one approaching, arguably have the most direct impact on the daily lives of residents. It is for this reason
A directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) mandating Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and other senior officers across Nigeria to converge on Abuja for a compulsory promotion examination has sparked widespread criticism and backlash from within the police force. The decision, which comes at a time of heightened insecurity across several regions of the
In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing transparency and providing greater insight into candidates’ performance, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the national ranking of candidates will now be included on the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result slips. This new development affects the 1,905,539 candidates who participated in the
Nigerian universities have officially pegged the minimum cut-off mark for the 2025 admission exercise at 150. This decision was collectively reached during the annual policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), held on Tuesday, with the participation of vice-chancellors from public and private universities across the country. The policy gathering, which serves
A tragic incident has rocked Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, following the arrest of a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, Cynthia Chukwundah, who allegedly set her lover ablaze during a dispute reportedly linked to a pregnancy issue. The suspect, said to be in a relationship with the
In July 2025, the United States announced that it may begin charging a 10% tax (called a tariff) on products coming from BRICS countries. These are countries like China, India, Russia, South Africa, and others that are working together to build their own economic power, separate from America’s. Now here’s the big news: Nigeria joined
Football fans are reeling after it was revealed that tickets for the Real Madrid versus Paris Saint Germain Club World Cup semi final are priced nearly eight times higher than tickets for Chelsea’s match against Fluminense — both games taking place just a day apart in the same stadium. The cheapest seats for the Real
Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has laughed off suggestions that he could act as a spy for Fluminense ahead of their Club World Cup semi final showdown against the Blues in New York. Silva, now 40, spent four successful years at Stamford Bridge and was a key figure in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in 2021.
Chelsea are just two wins away from being crowned world champions as they prepare to face Brazilian side Fluminense today at the MetLife Stadium in New York. The Blues, already £60 million richer in participation and prize money, could pocket an additional £22 million if they secure victory today, with a further £29 million on
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly in talks to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Qadsiah just one year after joining from Marseille. The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker signed a two-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side last summer and made a strong impact, scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances last season. Despite his
