JAMB sets 150 as cut-off mark for university admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session.       The decision…

Iran hangs 29-year-old man convicted of spying for CIA

Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a post-graduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage.   Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for collaborating with the…

Violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreigners doesn’t represent the views of South Africa’s people – President Ramaphosa responds to xenophobic attacks

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, warning that no individual or group has the right…

Iran reveals it demanded an end to regional conflict and release of Frozen Assets but no discussion about nuclear facilities in deal rejected by Trump

Iran’s foreign ministry announced on Monday that its response to the latest U.S. proposal includes demands for an end to regional warfare and the immediate release of frozen assets held…

Cape Verde footballer investigated after alleged sex attack at team hotel in New Zealand

A Cape Verde footballer is being investigated by police over an alleged s£x attack in Auckland.     The alleged incident took place during the FIFA Series in March, a…

Iran issues list of demands to FIFA and the US before participating in the World Cup

Iran has reportedly issued a list of demands to FIFA and the United States government before agreeing to participate in the 2026 World Cup amid mounting political tensions surrounding the…

“We’ve arrested fake pastors and bishops. Whoever wants to perform miracle should come to Amaku Hospital” – Gov. Soludo

Governor Charles Soludo has announced that his administration has commenced a rigorous crackdown on fake pastors and prophets staging fraudulent miracles to exploit residents of Anambra State.      …

Atiku Abubakar Explains Why Opposition Should Reconsider Southern Presidency Zoning for 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why opposition parties in Nigeria should rethink zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the south ahead of primaries. In a statement by his…

Faizu Alfindiki Says Northern Nigerians Surprised Over Obi, Kwankwaso Partnership

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Faizu Alfindiki, has said many people in the North are surprised by the perceived political closeness between former Kano State governor, Rabiu…

Six APC Aspirants Withdraw for Shekarau in Kano Central Senatorial Contest

Six aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for Kano Central Senatorial District have withdrawn from the race and declared support for former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau. The…