The senators approved the appropriation bill after debating its general principles during the plenary on Wednesday. The post Abuja’s N1.7 trillion 2025 budget passes second reading at Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ooni applauds Tinubu for establishing SWDC, hails appointment of Akinola, others The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in establishing the South West Development Commission (SWDC), describing it as a landmark step toward addressing the developmental needs of the region. In a statement issued [...]

"I am not against the board punishing those found guilty of exam malpractice but JAMB should not, because of these few candidates, fail the whole candidates in an exam centre.”

Lawmakers underscored that the growing discontent over lopsided recruitment patterns must be addressed through legislative reforms. The post Senate Begins Probe Into Federal Character Compliance, Mulls Law Amendment appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and brand influencer, Monalisa Stephen. Monalisa passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos. According to Seun Oloketuyi, CEO of Best of Nollywood (BON), she succumbed to complications related to low blood sugar and internal bleeding. Oloketuyi shared the sad news [...]

"There were many public complaints against these facilities, and officials of NESREA carried out investigations ..." The post NESREA shuts 21 facilities in Abuja for violating environmental laws appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama, has said that Nigerians are running out of patience over the continued killings across the country. He urged the military and other security agencies to take urgent steps to end the violence and restore peace. Dr. Bulama made the call during [...]

By Tony Obiechina Abuja  The Federal Government has set up a high-level committee to streamline and standardize fee payment processes across the country’s tertiary institutions. This move aims to enhance financial operations between Nigerian Universities and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who  announced this in Abuja on [...]

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he faces intense criticism largely due to his privileged upbringing. Speaking on a recent episode of the Culture Knock Out podcast, Davido said being labeled a “rich kid” could have hindered his music career if he hadn’t initially kept his family background private. “In [...]

May 14, (THEWILL) – Amid widespread outrage over the poor performance of candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday, admitted to errors. THEWILL reports that over 1.5 million, out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for this year’s UTME scored below 200 out […] The post Over 350,000 Candidates Affected As JAMB Admits Errors In 2025 UTME Results appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Senegal defended the internet shutdowns, citing public order and national security concerns due to the dissemination of allegedly subversive messages. The post ECOWAS Court declares Senegal’s internet shutdown unlawful appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Farmers and herders in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State have agreed to a ceasefire and committed to peaceful coexistence after a recent conflict between the two groups. According to the report a security team visited the area on Monday for an on the spot assessment and held a peace meeting with community [...]

Detectives recovered damning CCTV footage showing the teens arming themselves, coordinating their ambush, and fleeing in a pre-booked getaway taxi.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has taken responsibility for the mass failure that trailed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, fought tears at a press conference on Wednesday, while admitting that there was indeed some errors in the results of the just concluded UTME. He announced that about […] The post 379,997 Candidates In Lagos, South East To Retake 2025 UTME As JAMB Registrar Admits Responsibility appeared first on OsunDefender.

She told policymakers, investors, and industry leaders across the continent that the feat was achieved through decisive actions by President Tinubu. The post Nigeria attracts $8bn investments in deepwater, gas projects in a year – Presidential aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nollywood actress and body positivity advocate, Monalisa Stephen has been confirmed dead after suffering from low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The sad incident happened on Tuesday, 13th of May, 2025, in Lagos, as confirmed by a close family member. The news was made public on Wednesday morning by the Chief Executive Officer of Best [...]

President Donald Trump has lifted longstanding sanctions on Syria and secured over $340 billion in defense and aviation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, drawing both praise and sharp criticism, especially over a controversial luxury jet offer from Doha. U.S. regional priorities seem to be moving away from previous conditions around Israeli normalization and focusing [...]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting candidates’ performance.  Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted during a press briefing in Abuja, expressing regret over the situation. Out of nearly 2 million candidates, over 75% scored below 200, with only 0.63% scoring above 300. The [...]

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the community of Mayoladde in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  uring the attack, three people were killed, and three churches were set on fire. The terrorists also burned down a food store and a shop before fleeing the area. Residents are calling for increased security to prevent [...]

Mr Lalong said that the committee considered the nominees' resumes, work experiences, and career progression during their screening. The post Senate confirms five INEC RECs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

May 14, (THEWILL) – The District Head of Odugbeho, in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Chief Tony Adejo, has been killed by suspected armed herders. The lawmaker, representing Apa/Agatu constituency of Benue state in the House of Representatives, Hon.Ojema Ojotu, confirmed the death of the district head when he featured on a TVC […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Kill District Head In Benue appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The majority of the senators opposed the proposal by their colleague. The post Senator wants informal settlements around Abuja airport demolished appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mbah has shared thoughtful advice with fellow actor who find themselves struggling to balance their professional lives with marriage. Mbah emphasized the importance of being perceptive in relationships, pointing out that there are usually early signs when a partner may not be supportive of one’s career in the film industry. Drawing [...]

This followed widespread complaints of technical glitches, unusually low scores, and alleged irregularities in the questions and the answers during the exercise. The post JAMB Registrar Fights Tears, Apologises For Errors In 2025 UTME appeared first on Channels Television.

"Any small thing, “when are you getting married?” Can everybody kindly fokofff?,” he wrote.

On Tuesday, the board commenced the review of the candidates' results with some stakeholders after widespread complaints of low scores by candidates who have a track record of better performance. The post JUST IN: UTME 2025: JAMB admits error, candidates in 157 centres to retake exams appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A total of 379,997 candidates across the 157 centres in Lagos and the South-east would retake their examinations. The post UPDATED: UTME 2025: JAMB admits errors in results, over 370,000 candidates to retake exam appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following a flood of complaints over score discrepancies. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede acknowledged the issues, saying, “What should have been a moment of joy has changed [...]

The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police and his entire patrol team following the loss of a service AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in the Surulere area of Lagos. According to a police wireless signal dated 12 May 2025, and signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, […] The post Police Detain ASP, Entire Patrol Team After Losing Firearm, Ammunition During Stop-And-Search appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly sent a letter of invitation to former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over allegations of naira abuse and financial misconduct. Sources within the anti-graft agency who spoke with SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the letter was delivered earlier this week, and the […] The post EFCC Summons Tompolo Over Naira Abuse Viral Video appeared first on OsunDefender.

Popular Nollywood actress, plus-size advocate and brand influencer, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen, has died at age 33.

According to JAMB, another 334,560 candidates (17.11%) scored between 200 and 249, positioning them in the moderate performance bracket.

  The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of […] The post JAMB Admits To Error In 2025 UTME Results appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of joy […] The post Just In: JAMB Admits To Error In 2025 UTME Results appeared first on OsunDefender.

Honoring the brave hearts who sleep in bushes, fight in silence, and sacrifice their lives so we may live in peace. I watched it. A video clip from a village, just after a Boko Haram attack on a military base. The camera shook, the dust still fresh. But what shook me the most… was the [...]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has introduced the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) to facilitate banking for Nigerians living abroad. This announcement was made via a post on X on Tuesday. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso described the NRBVN as a significant step in Nigeria’s financial […] The post CBN Launches Non-Resident BVN For Nigerians Abroad appeared first on OsunDefender.