Author: News Room
Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu will only lose the 2027 general elections if voting is conducted on social media platforms. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television which started trending on Sunday, Sani said online narratives do not reflect the reality of electoral strength at polling units. He was speaking on the forthcoming general elections and the touting of Tinubu on social media. “If the election is going to be conducted on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or social media, Asiwaju will lose, but if it is people who will vote through the ballot at polling…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their United States tour with a comprehensive 105-57 defeat to Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, PUNCH Online reports. The fixture, played in front of a crowd of 10,051, saw Nigeria fall behind early and never recover, with Indiana dictating tempo, spacing and shot selection across all four quarters in what was their final pre-season outing. The African champions started with Promise Amukamara, Ezinne Kalu, Victoria Macaulay, Nicole Enabosi and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, but were immediately forced onto the back foot as Indiana’s aggressive ball movement and transition offence carved open their…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the meeting will be held at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja. He said key policy directions will be unveiled by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa. The statement read in part, “The Board’s annual policy…
On November 5, 2021, a Master of Business Administration student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, travelled from Abuja to Ile-Ife, Osun State, to take his examination. He checked into the Hilton Royal Hotel for the duration of his stay. However, he went missing on November 7, 2021, prompting a search by the police. Inquiries pinpointed Hilton Royal Hotel as Adegoke’s last known location before his disappearance. Subsequent investigations led the authorities to a site along Ede Road near the entrance to the OAU campus, where Adegoke’s remains were found in a shallow grave and removed by the police.…
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza seemingly will not be joining his former Indiana University Hoosiers teammates at an upcoming White House visit. “I believe May 11th [the day of the Hoosiers’ White House visit] is the first day of OTAs (organized team activities) … if it is on the first day of OTAs, like I say, I’m at the bottom of the totem pole here [in Las Vegas], I’ve got to prove myself,” Mendoza, 22, told reporters on Saturday, May 2. He went on, “I can’t miss practice. Yeah, I can’t miss practice. … I’m a rookie. I don’t think…
African champions D’Tigress wrapped up their WNBA pre-season tour with a difficult outing, falling 105–57 to Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. The result underscores the gap in cohesion and execution between Nigeria’s rebuilding side and elite WNBA opposition, bringing to a close a demanding stretch that also included defeats to the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx. Nigeria started with a lineup featuring Promise Amukamara, Ezinne Kalu, Victoria Macaulay, Nicole Enabosi, and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, but were immediately drawn into a high-tempo contest. Indiana dictated the pace from the opening tip, using quick ball movement and transition play to…
Victor Osimhen has urged his Galatasaray teammates to stay focused on their title ambitions despite a heavy 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig clash. The loss, suffered at the Canik 19 May Stadium, marked a setback in what has otherwise been a strong title push, but Osimhen insists it does not change the bigger picture. Galatasaray began the game with intent, and Osimhen made an immediate impact. Just nine minutes in, the Nigerian striker set up Yunus Akgün for the opening goal, giving the visitors early control. But what followed was a dramatic shift in momentum. Samsunspor…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner over recent reports of attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in the country. According to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the envoy has been invited to a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, in Abuja, where Nigeria will formally convey its concerns over the developments. The government said the move follows reports that recent protests in South Africa have escalated into incidents of harassment, violence, and destruction of properties belonging to foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Officials are expected to engage the South African representative on the…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu gave him the green light to resign and contest the gubernatorial election. Disclosing that he’s the only true son of Tinubu in Oyo State, Adelabu said the president promised to facilitate consensus candidate. Addressing his supporters, the former Minister said he has not endorsed a specific candidate yet. He said: “INEC said it’s March 31, I traveled then and the person that appointed me, I would see him before resigning and that was why I delayed it to leave time to see…
Nigerian Navy has launched a major offensive against militants and kidnappers along the Calabar–Oron channel in Cross River State. This was contained in a statement by Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho. Folorunsho stated that the operation, carried out by Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Victory and Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, targeted Dayspring Island following a surge in kidnappings and related crimes in the area. He said that the offensive resulted in the destruction of a hideout linked to a long wanted militant kingpin known as “Juju.” Folorunsho further disclosed that the operation was supported by the establishment of…
