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admin - June 16, 2026

NIGERIA: JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Mop-Up Results

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by, Ph.D, Public Communication Advisor to JAMB, the Board said candidates who participated in the examination can now access their results through […]

admin - June 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Three Security Operatives Killed in Attack Near NIPSS, Plateau

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Three security operatives have been killed following an attack by unidentified gunmen near the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Plateau State. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, saying the operatives lost their lives while on duty in the early hours […]

admin - June 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Denrele Edun ‘Marries’ Himself on 45th Birthday

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian media personality Denrele Edun has celebrated his 45th birthday by symbolically marrying himself, describing the gesture as a tribute to self-love, resilience and personal growth. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, the television host and entertainer posted a video of himself dressed in a white suit and […]

admin - June 16, 2026

American University Of Nigeria Suspends Ex Military Officer, Dean Of Law School Following Report Revealing Past Criminal Record

By Onoja Baba The American University of Nigeria has suspended Dr. Bello Magaji from his position as Dean of the School of Law following revelations from an investigative report by Premium Times. University officials announced the suspension on Monday, citing Dr. Magaji’s non-disclosure of his prior military service and misrepresentation of records in the institution’s […]

admin - June 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Sultan Declares Tuesday As First Day Of The Islamic New Year

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the first day of Muharram 1448AH, marking the commencement of the Islamic New Year. The declaration was conveyed in a statement issued on […]

admin - June 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Court Upholds Arrest Warrant Against Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest issued against her. Farouq, alongside Bashir Nura Alkali and Sani Nafiu Mohammed, […]

admin - June 15, 2026

KENYA: Stray Elephant Kills Nine-Month-Old Baby in Kiboko

By Moses Punyuah A nine-month-old child has died after being trampled by a stray elephant in Kiboko, Makueni County, in a tragic incident that has renewed concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region. The child’s mother, Faith Musenya, sustained injuries during the early morning attack while heading to work at a farm with her two […]

admin - June 15, 2026

MALAWI: Government Moves to Repatriate 10,000 Malawians Stranded in South Africa Following Xenophobic Attacks

By Smile Hamilton Government says about 10,000 Malawians are stranded in South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, and several interventions are being implemented to facilitate their safe return home. Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), Wilson Moleni, said government has deployed a task force to South Africa to support the registration of […]

admin - June 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Court Orders Deregistration Of ADC And 4 Other Political Parties

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued registration. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment after dismissing all preliminary objections raised by the […]

admin - June 15, 2026

SOUTH AFRICA: Minister Laments Xenophobia Backlash As Artistes Lose Gigs And Businesses Suffer

By Onoja Baba South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has voiced concern over the growing backlash against her country due to xenophobic incidents, saying South African artistes are losing performance opportunities and businesses are being negatively affected across the continent. Speaking during an interview with SABC on Sunday, Kubayi admitted that […]