Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea
The United States says it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. If implemented, the agreements would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire that Washington sees a […]
Nigeria Gives 3-Month Grace for Migrants to Regularize Status
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a three-month grace period, starting May 1, 2025, for irregular migrants to regularize their status, after which a nationwide crackdown will commence on August 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who dislosed this yesterday during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), emphasized the […]
Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]
Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]
Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
Naira Marley Calls for Probe into Mohbad’s Final Moments
Nigerian singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has urged the court to probe Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad and about 14 others who were present at the singer’s house 48-72 hours before his death. Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olusola Okuwobi, explained that the singer made this known via […]
2025 AMVCA Nominees Announced
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced the nominees for the 2025 edition of the annual awards. The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Among the top contenders are: Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom […]
Germany to Host 2024/25 UEFA Nations League Finals
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]