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Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has declared a “spiritual offensive” against terrorism, condemning the continued killing of innocent Nigerians. Mr Oyedepo said this during a church service on Sunday tagged: “Covenant Day of Vengeance.” Speaking at the church headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, the cleric declared that within seven days, divine retribution…

Nigeria maintains a comprehensive import prohibition framework designed to protect domestic industries, safeguard public health, and control the quality of goods entering the country. The policy, enforced primarily by the Nigeria Customs Service under the Common External Tariff (CET), classifies banned imports into two broad categories: absolutely prohibited goods and trade-prohibited (policy-restricted) items. Overview of…

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who were abducted but later rescued in the state. The appeal follows the rescue of several passengers who were kidnapped along the Makurdi–Otukpo road while travelling for…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested two candidates and one parent for allegedly engaging in the falsification of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using artificial intelligence and other electronic methods. The development was disclosed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, following the release of the first batch of 2026 UTME results. According…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that it did not ban airtime or data borrowing services, contrary to widespread reports and public perception. The clarification follows disruptions experienced by subscribers after telecom operators, including MTN Nigeria, suspended their airtime and data loan services. No Ban, Only Regulation According to the Commission,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released within 24 hours of the exam. According to the examination body, candidates who wrote the test on Thursday, April 16, are expected to receive their…

Nigeria’s telecom landscape is entering a new regulatory phase following the decision by MTN Nigeria to suspend its popular airtime and data borrowing services, a move that signals broader changes across the industry. The affected services—Xtratime (airtime advance) and XtraByte (data borrowing) have long served millions of subscribers who rely on short-term credit to stay…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday, issued a warrant for the arrest Sadiya Umar-Farouq— a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and Bashir Nura Alkali — a permanent secretary in the ministry. Ms Umar-Farouq and Mr Alkali were to be arraigned in court on Thursday,…

Nigeria is set to witness yet another intense admission cycle as over 2.2 million candidates have registered to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The figure, one of the highest in recent years, underscores the growing demand for tertiary education across the country,…

Aliko Dangote and Donald Trump have been named among the world’s most influential figures in the 2026 TIME100 list, a prestigious annual ranking by TIME Magazine that spotlights individuals shaping global politics, business, technology, and culture. Dangote, Africa’s richest man and president of the Dangote Group, stands out as the only Nigerian on the list…