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Month: April 2024

JAMB extends Direct Entry registration, says 2024 UTME best in history

JAMB had announced the commencement of the registration of the 2024 Direct Entry from Feb. 28 to March 28. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the registration for Direct Entry has been extended till a later date. Dr Fabian Benjamin, Public Communication Advisor of the board, stated this in an interview…

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APC stalwart Salihu Lukman calls for reinvention in party system

Lukman remarked that the APC has disengaged from its identity as a forward-thinking political entity. Former National Vice Chairman, North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Salihu Lukman, has urged heightened accountability within the ruling party to bolster its effectiveness as a political force. Lukman emphasised the crucial role of accountability in ensuring the…

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Nigerian Navy seizes illicit drugs, arrests suspected dealers in Akwa Ibom

The suspects were tracked and arrested following reliable intelligence from a member of the public. The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, says it has impounded some illicit drugs and arrested three suspected drug dealers in the state. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, disclosed this in Ibaka on Thursday while handing…

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Lagos Govt pays WAEC fees for 58,188 SSCE students with ₦1.5 billion

The administration has also established nine new schools across the state, particularly in highly populated and remote communities in Lagos. The Lagos State Government has approved ₦1,571,076,000 as registration fees and other costs for 58,188 Senior Secondary School (SSS3) students writing the 2024 West Africa School Certificate Examination (WAEC). Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Commissioner for Basic and…

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Cross River motorists lament state of bad roads, calls on Govt to intervene

The motorists urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intervene quickly in the interest of the public. Some motorists in Cross River have expressed concern over the state of federal roads in the state, describing them as ‘bad and pitiable’. The motorists who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

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Court nullifies arrest warrant for Fubara’s chief of staff, Ehie

His resignation is said to be part of the agreements to reconcile Fubara and Wike. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday vacated the warrant of arrest issued on Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, agreed with the CoS’ counsel, Femi…

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FG sets up committee on disability rights advocacy

The Minister also mentioned that the 35 million individuals with disabilities constitute a significant group whose distinct viewpoints, skills, and life journeys can greatly enhance the upcoming enactment of the National Values Charter, designed to instill ethical principles and values throughout Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has instructed forming a…

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Signs of Sexual Inactivity in Men

Intimacy can be a source of joy and pleasure. Sexual activity is a broad term that can encompass the absence of intercourse, oral sex, or any other form of sexual activity for a particular individual or couple. For the purpose of this article, “sexually inactive” refers to a lack of any recent sexual activity, including…

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why you feel dizzy standing up suddenly

Listen to your body more and get medical help when necessary. We’ve all experienced it – you rise from your chair a little too quickly, and the world seems to tilt on its axis. Suddenly, you feel lightheaded, dizzy, and maybe even a little wobbly. It can be a surprising experience, but this feeling of…

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UNN to reduce unemployment among Nigerian graduates through mentoring

The university identified increasing number of unemployable graduates due to their ill-equipped and ill-prepared for life and work. The University of Nigeria (UNN) Technology Advancement Programme (UNTAP), on Thursday, began an innovative forum to address the increasing number of unemployable graduates in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum tagged…

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