Following the commencement of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has appealed to candidates who experienced glitches in the course of the examination to remain calm as they would be rescheduled. The JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyode, who made the appeal while …
Read More »Another Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest charged for throwing money in air
Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest, real name Pascal Okechukwu, faces charges of abusing banknotes after allegedly throwing money into the air at social events, a practice known as “spraying”. He pleaded not guilty to three counts during a court appearance on Wednesday. This act is considered an offense …
Read More »It’s criminal obstructing our operations, EFCC warns Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned Nigerians against obstructing its operatives during the course of their duties. The warning came after security aides attached to embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday, obstructed operatives from arresting him at his Abuja home. In a Wednesday statement …
Read More »Testimony backlash: Dunamis apologises as Abuja testifier meets Enenche, wife
The woman who was accused of lying while giving testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Vera Anyim, has said she bears no grudge against the church. This followed the controversy that trailed the treatment that was meted out to her by the church’s Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, …
Read More »Senegal: In some classrooms, deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils now study alongside everyone else
**A new approach in a selected number of schools in Senegal seats those who are deaf and hard of hearing in a same classroom as other children with no disability.** Mouhamed Sall stepped to the chalkboard with a glance and quick question in sign language to an assistant. Then he …
Read More »Over 300 drones, missiles fired from Iran injured 12, says Israel army
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles toward Israel in its unprecedented attack overnight, injuring at least 12 people, an Israeli army spokesman said on Sunday. “Last night, Iran fired over 300 ballistic missiles, UAVs, and cruise missiles toward Israel,” military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, told a televised …
Read More »188 terrorists killed, 330 arrested in one week — DHQ
No fewer than 188 terrorists were killed and 330 arrested during operations conducted across the northern parts of the country in the last one week. Also, a total of 133 kidnapped persons were rescued by troops deployed across the country within the period under review. The Director, Defence Media Operations, …
Read More »Hamas political leader confirms death of three sons in Israeli strike
Hamas’ exiled political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has confirmed that three of his sons and a number of his grandchildren were killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Media linked to the militant organisation said the car his sons were travelling in was hit in Al-Shati camps …
Read More »UCLq/finals: Barcelona edge PSG 3-2 in Paris
Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won 3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. Raphinha had earlier scored twice for the Catalans at the Parc des Princes, slotting in the opener …
Read More »SA: Extreme winds and rainfall wreak havoc across coastal province, killing at least 1
Heavy winds, storms and strong rainfalls battering South Africa’s coastal of province Western Cape, which includes Cape Town, have left at least one person dead, officials said on Monday (Apr. 08). The severe weather led to the closure of schools and highways mainly in the Cape Winelands, Overberg and West …
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