The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has responded to the Rivers State Government’s demand for a refund of N300 million, stating that the money was a voluntary gift and not payment for hosting rights to the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). The clarification came on Monday through a statement by Emeka Obegolu (SAN), Chairman of the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned newly established and upgraded tertiary institutions in Nigeria against engaging in illegal admission practices, warning that such actions will not be regularised under any circumstances. Speaking during an interactive session with key stakeholders in Abuja, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede stressed that all admissions must be…
The Presidency has responded to the recent ruling by a United States District Court in Washington, D.C., which ordered the FBI and DEA to release documents relating to the criminal investigation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, addressed the matter on Sunday, stating that there is “nothing new to reveal” concerning the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, which was conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced that candidates can now check their mock exam results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019…
A devastating bomb explosion has claimed the lives of nine passengers traveling along the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno State on Saturday afternoon. Sources confirmed the incident occurred around noon, with local drivers reporting a gridlock in the area as people gathered to offer their sympathy while security agencies conducted an evacuation of the victims. A…
Several people are feared dead, and numerous houses have been set ablaze following a violent attack in Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen early on Saturday. The assault targeted multiple communities, including Tombo Mbaya in Buruku Local Government Area, as well as neighboring Mbachoughu and Mbanyagber in Tarka LGA. Villages such as Ortese Mbaatsua, Garagboughul,…
The Presidency has issued a public apology over noticeable errors in the list of appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office on May 29, 2023. Naija Blog Daily reports that the list, which was released by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, was intended to…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended train operations along the Warri-Itakpe rail line, citing a technical engine failure. Naija Blog Daily reports that the NRC announced the move in an official statement shared on Thursday via the X (formerly Twitter) account of its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa. According to the statement, the suspension…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that personal remittance inflows hit $20.93 billion in 2024, marking an 8.9% year-on-year increase. This reflects stronger engagement from the Nigerian diaspora and improved economic conditions. This development was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali,…
Former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George has accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of masterminding the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, including the alleged push for a state of emergency and the controversial appointment of sole administrators across all 23 local government areas. Speaking at a media briefing, Ada George,…
