The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an 80 per cent performance benchmark for underage candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The requirement is part of the criteria being applied to candidates who fall below the generally accepted admission age but seek consideration on the basis of exceptional academic ability. Under the…
A mother and her four children have died after fire engulfed their residence in Okochiri community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday and has thrown the community into mourning. According to reports from the community, the fire spread through the family’s residence before residents…
Parents of artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, have demanded compensation for the bereaved families. The parents are also calling for accountability over the deaths, which occurred after the miners were arrested and detained by the NSCDC. They said compensation would…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina states. The victims were rescued on Thursday, September 17, following military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls concerning terrorist activities in the two states. In Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 reportedly…
The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were being held in the Corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The suspension, which includes the Niger State Commandant of the NSCDC, came as authorities moved to investigate the circumstances…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has demanded DNA tests for the two children he shares with actress and singer Ashabi Simple. The singer made the demand amid an ongoing dispute surrounding the welfare and financial support of the children. In a social media post, Portable said he wanted DNA tests carried…
African cinema received international representation as the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF, participated in the inaugural Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. The summit brought together major figures from the global film and entertainment industry to discuss the future of cinema and the rapidly changing moving-image sector. Nigeria was represented by the Minister of Art, Culture,…
The Lagos International Theatre Festival is set to return for its 2026 edition, bringing Nigerian and international theatre productions to audiences in Lagos. The festival is scheduled to take place on November 14 and 15 at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. According to reports, this year’s programme will feature productions from Nigeria as well as…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his music home in a major way after announcing a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre in Lagos. The singer announced that his upcoming “Oriadè: The Residency” will take place from December 17 to 19, 2026, giving fans three consecutive nights of live performances. Davido made…
From medicines and cosmetics to food, drinks and other everyday consumer products, the growing presence of suspected fake and substandard products in Nigerian markets is raising fresh questions about regulation, enforcement and consumer safety. For many Nigerians, the concern is no longer simply about finding a cheaper product. The bigger question is whether consumers can…