Rivers State Crisis: Tinubu, Fubara, Odili In Closed-Door Meeting

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with stakeholders from Rivers State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part of efforts to resolve the current political crisis rocking the state. The stakeholders include Governor Sim Fubara who led the delegation, a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, and some traditional rulers. Reports say the Minister […]

Pope Francis Approves Blessings for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Pope Francis has granted permission for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ+ community within the Roman Catholic Church. The head of the Roman Catholic Church stated that in some cases, priests ought to be able to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples. However, the Vatican has emphasized […]

JAMB Increases 2024 Examination Registration Fees

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has increased the registration fees for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In an official statement, JAMB’s updated registration fees are outlined as follows: N7,700 for UTME registration inclusive of a mock examination, and N6,200 for UTME registration without the mock examination. JAMB also said that application […]

Osimhen’s Napoli to take on Barcelona as UEFA holds Champions League Draws

Defending Champions Manchester City have been drawn against FC Copenhagen in the draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Other standout draws include 3-time champions Inter Milan facing 3-time runners-up Atletico Madrid, while Italian champions Napoli take on Spanish champions FC Barcelona. Round of 16 ties ✅#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/N3xvSSNw1w— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December […]