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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a viral result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The result, which circulated widely on social media, was shared by an X user, @Onsogbu, who alleged that one Okon Winniefred Sampson achieved the…
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin City Manager of DHL, Mr. Nuhu Omokide, over his alleged involvement in a missing parcel bound for the United Kingdom. Delivering judgment, Justice E. G. Adekanmbi set aside the earlier ruling of Chief Magistrate Afe Osamudiamen, describing it as inconsistent…
The operatives of the Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of nine abducted victims from two separate kidnapped incidents along the Benin–Lagos corridor and adjoining forest areas thereby bringing relief to the families. The image maker of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed the rescue in a statement issued on Friday night. koedem…
A fresh wave of armed violence in northeast Nigeria has forced more than 5,000 people from their homes in Ngoshe, pushing already fragile communities in Gwoza Local Government Area deeper into crisis. The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) confirmed it has launched an emergency response in Pulka, where displaced families have sought…
The United States has stepped up efforts to deepen agricultural trade ties with Nigeria by revitalizing a key financing mechanism designed to ease access to imports and strengthen food supply chains. At the center of this push is the Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program provides government-backed…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has issued a strong advisory urging Nigerians residing in South Africa to exercise caution following a surge in violent anti-foreigner protests across parts of the country. The warning follows an official communication from the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg, which reported that demonstrations in East London, Cape Town, Durban,…
Concern groups in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to urgently roll out innovative support measures for domestic airlines amid growing concerns over a possible increase in airfares. This follows comments by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who hinted at a potential hike in ticket prices to keep airlines operational,…
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has uncovered an alleged adoption scam following the shutdown of an illegal orphanage, Uwadia Children Home, in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area. The operation led to the arrest of the proprietress, Mrs. Grace Efe Uwadia, who has been handed over to…
The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both countries. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade and delivered by DMA Invest in partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion…
The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian aid package aimed at addressing the deepening crises across West and Central Africa, where conflict, hunger, displacement, and climate shocks continue to devastate millions of lives. The funding will target the region’s most vulnerable populations, including those affected by armed conflicts, food insecurity, forced displacement, and…