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Hollywood honoured Eddie Murphy with the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre on Saturday. Peers and family gathered to celebrate his five-decade career in comedy and film. The 65-year-old icon appeared visibly moved as stars offered prolonged standing ovations. Spike Lee presented the award, noting Murphy’s profound influence on national morale….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 632,788 results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted this past Thursday. Candidates can now access their performance data by sending “UTMERESULT” to the official service numbers, 55019 or 66019. The Board specifies that this access remains limited to viewing only; official printing options remain unavailable…
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a London court she never accepted bribes or abused her office during her tenure. Appearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, the 65-year-old rejected prosecution claims that she traded government contracts for millions of pounds in luxury perks. Addressing the jury, she portrayed herself as a reformer who…
Nigeria will deepen its collaboration with the United Nations to fast-track the economic empowerment of women and young citizens. Vice President Kashim Shettima confirmed the plan during a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary General on Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, in Abuja on Thursday. The renewed pact focuses on financial inclusion, job creation, and technical skills…
The leadership struggle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reached a fever pitch on Thursday as a faction led by Nafiu Gombe stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. Accompanied by Kogi State lawmaker Leke Abejide, the group demanded formal recognition of Gombe as national chairman, claiming the party is under threat…
Gold prices slipped on Monday as a resurgent dollar and robust American labour data outweighed the geopolitical risk premium from the Middle East. Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to $4,658.90 per ounce, retreating from recent highs despite the ongoing maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf. Investors are recalibrating their portfolios as the prospect of…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, the wife of former Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The university confirmed her death in a statement released on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Mrs Jega was a prominent figure within the university community during her…
Africa’s payments giant, Flutterwave, has secured a Nigerian banking licence, marking a definitive end to its reliance on the “sponsorship model.” For years, the fintech functioned by partnering with established commercial banks to access clearing and settlement systems. This new regulatory milestone allows the company to hold deposits directly and internalise its financial value chain….
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark the 2026 Easter celebrations. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, confirmed the dates in a Wednesday statement, formalising the traditional four-day break for the Christian season. Good Friday and Easter Monday remain pillars of the national calendar, offering a…
Céline Dion will return to the stage this September for a 10-night residency at the Paris La Défense Arena. The announcement, made on the singer’s 58th birthday, marks her first scheduled concert series since Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) forced her into a four-year hiatus. Dion describes the comeback as the “best gift” of her life….
