The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for commission as officers. In a statement posted on X, the army said the DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel, with vacancies available in selected corps, including the…
In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called for the musician’s immediate release. European Union has condemned the prolonged detention of Kano singer Yahaya Sharif-Amin, saying Shariah blasphemy laws violate international human rights and often lead to violence and mob killings. In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called…
Barely a week after a historic ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East have flared once again as Israel launched a new wave of air strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the truce. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes targeted “terror positions”…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the date for commencement of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the examination body, registration will commence on Monday, January 26 and end on February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has explained why bandits and terrorists are able to communicate and coordinate their activities with ease. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, on Friday, Tijani said the criminals exploit gaps in the country’s telecommunications network. According to the minister, the bandits…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he will never support local government autonomy, insisting that enhancing productivity at the grassroots level should take precedence over administrative independence. The governor made the remark on Wednesday while speaking at the 2025 edition of the Oyo Youth Summit held at the University of Ibadan Conference…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has disclosed her stance on marriage, claiming that it is “overrated.” The 42-year-old actress stated she is open to remarriage but not eager for it. Jegede revealed this during a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos. “I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it….
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of a German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as the new Super Eagles coach, with immediate effect. Labbadia’s appointment was disclosed in an early morning tweet on Tuesday via the NFF’s X handle, tweeting as #thenff. The statement read, “The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached…
Nigerian influencer Anda Damisa, also known as “LazyWrita,” has announced his own death. “Don’t cry for me please,” Damisa wrote via Instagram on Monday, December 29, sharing what he described as “some of the last nice photos” he took. “I lived a full and adventurous life, people who know me can testify, I just don’t…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) was conducted at approximately 4:50 pm on Tuesday before his body was lowered into the grave in accordance with Islamic rites. Buhari’s body had earlier arrived in Katsina from London aboard a…
