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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education sector. He described the level […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a security officer accused of helping Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, gain unauthorised access to him while he was in custody. Daniel Stephen, who was attached to the commission’s internal security team, was allegedly […]

Sekinat Osundiji Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo, the 2027 Labour Party governorship candidate in Adamawa State, has described the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a weak politician with little recognition in the state. Abbo made the remarks during an interview on Arise TV, where he expressed confidence that he would defeat the […]

The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with online registration open to applicants seeking to join the Service as Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women. The NAF said the application process is free of […]

Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October’s Nations League match against Sweden. The forward, who plays for Schalke in Germany’s Bundesliga, turned 40 in March. “Now I feel the time has come to step aside,” Dzeko said on social media. “If I have […]

Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Ghana national team despite initially stepping down following their World Cup exit, the country’s football association said Thursday. The 73-year-old Portuguese led the Black Stars to the last 32 of this year’s World Cup before they were knocked out by Colombia. Queiroz, who also coached Iran […]

The Argentine Football Association has announced plans to honour Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause in recognition of his international career. The tribute follows Messi’s decision to retire from international football after confirming that Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain was his final […]

Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio, who was last month convicted of drink-driving, coach Jose Mourinho said on Thursday. The 23-year-old centre-back was more than three times over the legal limit during the August 16 incident. Asencio was convicted in a trial held in San Bartolome de Tirajana, a village in […]

Carla Jeffery, the actress known for playing Bree in Disney’s popular Zombies film franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery’s death was confirmed by her manager, Carla Alexander, founder of Los Angeles-based Alexanders Talent Management. “Carla was more than a client; she was family,” Alexander said in a statement. “Our hearts are with […]

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to rapper Erigga after the latter praised musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. Erigga, whose real name is Erhiga Agarivbie, sparked the conversation in a post on X, where he wrote, “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua Village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in the Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sept. 2, 2026. A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, made this known. […]

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Government has thrown its weight behind Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Sheba Faith Gamde, with a call on residents of the state and other supporters to vote massively for her to emerge victorious in the ongoing reality television show. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Comrade Prince Miaphen, […]