The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo at the age of 40 after a prolonged illness. News of the actor’s death surfaced on Tuesday, with multiple media reports stating that he died from complications related to cancer. Ekubo was widely regarded as one of Nollywood’s […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he advocated stronger economic integration focused on Africa’s industrialisation and long-term growth. The Africa-France Summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, brought together leaders and senior officials from more than 30 countries to […]
WHO Keeps Watch as MV Hondius Outbreak Raises Fears of More Hantavirus Cases Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, has warned that additional cases of Hantavirus may emerge in the coming weeks following the evacuation of passengers from the outbreak-hit cruise ship, MV Hondius. Tedros spoke on Tuesday during a joint […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged tax evasion case filed by the Federal Government against Binance Holdings Ltd until July 9 for a report on settlement discussions. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after Binance’s lawyer, Chief Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, and counsel to the Federal Government, Omotola Fatogun, informed the […]
Osun State Governor, Mr. Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area following his conviction in the United States on tax fraud and money laundering charges. A statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke’s decision followed […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into universities for the 2026/27 academic session. JAMB announced the decision during its policy meeting in Abuja on Monday, stating that the benchmark emerged following a vote by vice-chancellors present at the meeting. The board also fixed 150 […]
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned proceedings in the suit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election following the absence of the plaintiff and his counsel in court. Justice Lifu fixed May 15, 2026, for the next hearing and warned that punitive costs […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the critical role of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Nigeria’s democratic process, disclosing that the commission will mobilise more than 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the disclosure while leading a high-powered delegation […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for a united and uncompromising fight against piracy in Africa’s entertainment industry, warning that creative excellence and artistic brilliance will amount to little if creators are denied the full rewards of their labour. His remarks come amid growing calls to protect Africa’s creative economy at a time […]
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, describing him as a symbol of integrity, dedicated service, and principled leadership whose contributions to Nigeria’s political and educational development remain indelible. In a personally signed statement commemorating Fasoranti’s centenary on May […]
