Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will be released before midnight on Friday (today). JAMB Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The statement said candidates who participated in the examination on Thursday, April 16, would be able to access their results once processing is completed later in the day. “This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight,” the statement…
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By Owolola AdebolaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has observed with grave concern the increasing activities of unscrupulous individuals and unauthorised groups who illegally usurp diplomatic titles and fraudulently confer same, specifically the title of “Ambassador,” upon themselves or unsuspecting members of the public, adding that, such titles “are not recognised under Nigerian laws or relevant international conventions.”The criminal acts perpetrated by unpatriotic elements, which has become worrisome in recent times include: the unauthorised use of titles such as “Ambassador”, “Diplomatic Envoy”, or any other diplomatic nomenclature by persons who have not been duly appointed or accredited by the Government of…
Agency Report Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global oil trade, will remain “completely open” to commercial ships as long as a ceasefire in the Middle East holds. “The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire,” Araghchi said on X. It was not clear whether he was speaking of the 10-day truce agreed by Lebanon and Israel that went into effect at midnight or an earlier two-week truce between Iran and the United States that began on April…
From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa As part of their efforts in fulfilling their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to there host communities, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has awarded scholarships to 600 students in Bayelsa State. PINL also fulfilled their promises to the women by releasing their empowerment funds to boost their businesses, outside other empowerment programmes lined up for their Host communities. As the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) called for deepened collaboration between communities and the surveillance firm to sustain the security of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Both announcements were made at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by PINL…
From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has on Thursday said, there is no elections into the executive council of Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Monday 13th April 2026 as been speculated in some quarters that elections was held. CITRE still maintained it’s action suspending the election into the executive positions of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), insisting on the guiding principles of the INC Constitution. Addressing press conference in his office at the state Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat in Yenagoa the state capital, Chairman of CITRE, HRM, King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, Ibenanaowei of…
A grassroots politician and House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the successful conclusion of its National Convention held in Abuja. In a statement made available to journalists, OmoBarca specifically commended prominent party leaders, including former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, for their roles in steering the party toward a successful convention and the emergence of a new leadership team. He described the convention as a significant milestone for…
By Segun Olatunji Providence and performance have continued to “conspire” to positionSenator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi by his constituents and massive supporters, as the game-changer in the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Effectively backed by his unprecedented performance in massive infrastructure provision and development in his Ogun West constituency, including road rehabilitation and provision of ICT facilities as well as widespread empowerment initiatives for thousands of residents, Senator Adeola Yayi’s proactive approach has really redefined grassroots representation and established a strong foundation for his 2027 governorship bid. His massive infrastructure drive has no doubt shifted the political…
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of one Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging employment documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to facilitate a fraudulent visa application. ICPC said the conviction followed investigations into a visa fraud scheme in which the defendant falsely presented herself as an employee of NAFDAC, using forged employment and promotion letters, an identity card, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency. The case, filed under Charge No. ID/27346C/2025 (FRN v. Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi), originated from a petition by the British Deputy High…
Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has opened up about his secret battle with Tourette Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome is an incurable neurodevelopmental condition thatcauses people to make sudden movements or sounds they can’t control. Speaking about his battle with the disorder in an interview with BBC News Africa, Chude who disclosed that he was diagnosed in his 20s, explained that his doctor advised him to keep it secret to avoid being stigmatised in the society. “When I was diagnosed, my doctor warned me not to talk about it in public that people are going to judge me. Especially in Africa. I began…
Popular singer Omawumi has shared her opinion on the widespread claim that modern romantic relationships are transactional, arguing that it has always been so. In a recent interview with Pulse, the ‘Bottom Belle’ crooner explained that love is transactional in nature, but admitted that it has become more demanding than before. Omawumi stated that during her youth, impressing a woman doesn’t cost much but nowadays, it is expensive due to modernisation and inflation. “Love has always been transactional. Women have always been demanding since the beginning of time. But during my youth, our transaction was different because you can impress…