2 U.S. Bank employees dead, person in custody after bank robbery
A masked gunman robbed a U.S. Bank in Berea, Kentucky, on April 30, killing a female teller and a male customer, and the 18-year-old suspect was later captured after a…
Trump jokes about his marriage not lasting as long as his parents’
During a White House event with King Charles III, President Donald Trump joked that his marriage to Melania would not last the 63 years his parents were together, sparking controversy…
Tourist dies of possible cobra bite at luxury resort, police say
A 57‑year‑old German tourist died after a venomous snake, believed to be a cobra, crawled into his trousers and bit his leg during a snake‑charmer performance at a Hurghada resort.…
Want $1,000 in free retirement savings? Visit the new TrumpIRA site
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order creating the TrumpIRA.gov website, which will allow workers without employer-sponsored retirement plans to enrol in private-sector plans and tap into…
FG Commends Saudi Arabia for Fully Funded Scholarships for Nigerian Students in Petroleum, Mineral Studies
The Federal Government has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for offering fully funded scholarships to 50 Nigerian students in petroleum and mineral studies, describing the initiative as a strategic…
JAMB Extends Direct Entry Registration Deadline to May 8, Adds New Centres
The deadline for selling Direct Entry (DE) application forms has been extended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to May 8, 2026. . The board's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin,…
Six in 10 university students engaged in cybercrime – EFCC Chairman Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has said that about six out of every 10 students are involved in internet fraud, otherwise known…
Show how you arrived at figure of students into cybercrime – Shehu tasks EFCC
A public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, on Wednesday criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its claim that a large percentage of Nigerian university students are involved in…
JAMB sets 320 benchmark for gifted underage candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a minimum score of 320 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a key requirement for considering exceptionally gifted underage…
JAMB initiates screening for high scoring underage candidates under new policy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated a specialised screening process for "exceptional" underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).…