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Survivor host Jeff Probst scrambled to quell a backlash among viewers after he accidentally spoiled a challenge result during the season 50 finale. “I love doing live television,” Probst, 64, joked as he tried to explain himself during the live finale on Wednesday, May 20. Moments earlier, viewers watched Aubry Bracco win the final immunity challenge and then save Joe Hunter, thereby sending Rizo Velovic and Jonathan Young into the fire-making challenge by default. (The iconic fire-making challenge was used to determine who would join Bracco, 40, and Hunter, 46, in the climactic Tribal Council.) In one of the finale’s…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results that were previously withheld for further investigation into suspected examination malpractices. The board disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Benjamin said the released results were in addition to those earlier made public. According to him, the decision followed ongoing investigations into suspected examination malpractice. He said while some results had been cancelled after evidence of malpractice was established, others were released after the board found no prima facie case against the affected candidates.…
The Nigerian non-oil export sector is facing threats from logistics and energy costs despite the massive growth potential the sector signals, a new report revealed. The report, titled ‘3T Impex Non-Oil Export Index Report 2026’, published on Wednesday, revealed the paradox of Nigeria’s international trade sector. Published by 3T Impex Trade Consulting, the report synthesised data from 87,824 export transactions between 2021 and 2025, alongside a detailed sentiment survey of 94 active non-oil exporters across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The report stated that while exporter confidence and global demand have reached record highs, severe structural bottlenecks, specifically skyrocketing logistics and…
Fuji legend Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has composed a celebratory anthem for Arsenal Football Club after they were crowned Premier League (EPL) champions for the first time in 22 years. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Arsenal secured the 2025/2026 Premier League title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Kwam 1, a known Arsenal fan, popularly called the Gunners, celebrated the club’s achievement in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday. He congratulated Mikel Arteta’s side and also paid tribute to the club’s success, while honouring players of Nigerian heritage for their contributions throughout the season. The…
Zadok Yohanna could face an anxious wait over his participation in Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup campaign after Allmänna Idrottsklubben (AIK) confirmed they have yet to decide if they will release the winger for international duty. The Nigerian youngster has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the new Swedish league season, producing a string of impressive performances that have quickly elevated his profile both in Scandinavia and within the Super Eagles setup. Yohanna’s explosive form earned him a maiden invitation from Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle ahead of the invitational tournament, with the winger viewed as one of the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. Aina, who will be 40 in July, succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described Aina as a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure and public-sector institutional reform. “He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both…
Former Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Mukhtar Shagari, has described Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State as a mature and well-educated man who knows what is good for himself. Shagari made this statement on Thursday on Arise Television. He was reacting to Fubara’s withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries. According to him, Fubara opted out of the 2027 political process on his own free will, adding that nobody coerced him. “Nobody forced him. Governor Fubara is a mature and well-educated leader who, like every Nigerian, has the right to participate in the democratic process or choose not to. “He has…
Security operatives have successfully repelled an attempted bandit attack on Rimaye town in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which happened late on Wednesday night, was foiled through a swift response by soldiers of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army working alongside members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) and local vigilantes. According to a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine on Thursday, the armed group attempted to invade the community but was forced to retreat after encountering strong resistance from the combined security team. “Last night, bandits attempted to invade Rimaye…
Nollywood actress, Sharon Ojo Nwoke, also known as Sharon Ooja, has officially announced the arrival of her baby with husband Ugo Nwoke. The actress shared the joyful news via her social media handle, expressing gratitude to God, her husband, family and friends for their support throughout the pregnancy journey. She wrote, “I just gave birth to the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen. I’m still so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. “2025/2026…God truly ushered me into the most beautiful years of my life and wrote a story that only He can take the glory for Pregnancy made me understand God’s…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro’s preferred destination has been revealed. The Brazilian international is all set to leave Man United at the end of the season. Casemiro will play his last game for United when they face Brighton in the final day of the Premier League campaign this weekend. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the 34-year-old wants Inter Miami as his next destination and will sign a deal to join the Major League Soccer side in the summer transfer window. Inter Miami have been at final stages of a deal to sign the former Real Madrid midfielder for months. This is coming…
