By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after a temporary disruption, allowing institutions to continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. In a statement on Monday, JAMB said CAPS was “fully restored and is now operational” and urged institutions to speed up their…
Severe flooding has forced thousands of residents into temporary shelters in Bangkok after days of heavy rainfall inundated roads, homes and markets across the Thai capital. Residents in several neighbourhoods were seen wading through knee-deep floodwaters, while some used small boats or floated belongings in plastic containers to navigate submerged streets. Nearly 4,900 people have…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have been affected by flooding following about three days of persistent rainfall across the city. Flooding was reported in areas including New G.R.A., parts of the Eliozu–G.U. Ake Road, Eneka, Elimgbu, Odili Road, SARS Road and parts of Rupokwu. While some areas recorded stagnant water,…
Pope Leo XIV has called for peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity as he met migrants and refugees in Paris on Saturday, ahead of a major open-air Mass expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The pontiff is on a four-day visit to France, his first official trip to the country and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country’s period of sacrifice is nearing an end and that better days lie ahead. Tinubu spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2026. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Independence Day…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has marked his 60th birthday with a reflection on his life, describing the milestone as an opportunity to renew his commitment to faith, family, service and institution-building. Aig-Imoukhuede, in a message shared on LinkedIn, expressed gratitude to God for life, family, friendships and the opportunity to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israel’s actions and attacking critics including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Iran and several European allies. The speech came as Netanyahu campaigns for re-election ahead of Israel’s October 27 vote. Dozens of delegates walked out of the…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit to the country in 18 years, with artificial intelligence, young Catholics, migration and Europe’s future among the key issues on his agenda. The 71-year-old pontiff, the first American pope and whose paternal grandmother was born in France, landed outside Paris shortly…
The war in Sudan has produced what aid agencies call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet it remains one of the least covered. Since April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, nearly 200,000 people have died, according to UN estimates. Over half the population needs humanitarian assistance….
