By Ayomide Otitoju Strait of Hormuz came under renewed geopolitical tension on Saturday after Iran warned it could close the vital shipping route again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports. The warning came just hours after Tehran announced the reopening of the strategic waterway following a ceasefire in Lebanon, raising and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) has announced that results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday will be released before midnight on Friday. In a statement issued on Friday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said candidates would be able to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV has said he regrets that his recent remarks were interpreted as a response to criticism from US President Donald Trump, stressing that he has no intention of engaging in any public dispute with the American leader. Speaking to journalists while travelling to Angola on Saturday, the pontiff said comments…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has formally ended discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) after both parties failed to agree on terms for a potential political realignment. The state PDP Chairman, Sama’ila Burga, disclosed this on Saturday during a press briefing at the party’s secretariat in Bauchi. Burga…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has raised fresh concerns over escalating insecurity across the South-West region, as well as parts of Kwara and Kogi states, urging both federal and state governments to intensify efforts to curb the trend. The monarch’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has clarified that it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria, amid widespread confusion triggered by viral social media reports. In a statement posted on its official X account on Friday, the Commission said consumers can still access lawful telecom value-added…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, on his 80th birthday, describing him as a distinguished statesman and a symbol of dedicated public service. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor praised Smith’s contributions to national security during his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has approved a one-day weekly off-duty arrangement for public servants, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for three months as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. The announcement was contained in a statement by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said…
By Ayomide Otitoju A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect on Friday, prompting thousands of displaced residents to begin returning south despite warnings of ongoing violations in the area. Shortly after the truce began at midnight local time, the Lebanese army cautioned civilians in the south not to return home, citing “several…
