WAEC declared as fake a letter circulating on social media that named 50 secondary schools with withheld 2026 WASSCE resultsThe forged document bore WAEC's official letterhead and was falsely signed in the name of the Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos DangutThe fake letter emerged hours after WAEC confirmed…
Two decades after she first stormed onto screens as the sharp-tongued forensic investigator Aiden Burn on the drama series CSI: NY, American actress Vanessa Ferlito remains one of the more talked-about faces to emerge from Brooklyn's acting scene. She is known not only for her filmography but also for the rumours that …
• Gardaí have seized over 180 vehicles, including e-bikes and e-scooters, in a major Dublin crackdown.• The operation uncovered suspected drugs worth €158,000, cash, and a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition.• Four people have been charged following Tuesday’s high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán.PAY ATTENTION:…
From the video sets of Jay-Z and Usher to the mic at The Joe Budden Podcast, Melyssa Ford has spent nearly three decades in the public eye, and her relationships have drawn almost as much attention as her career. While she has had quite a few relationships in the past, Melyssa now seems to have embraced singlehood. She…
The Osun State Government disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants across the stateGovernor Adeleke's spokesperson said the payments began before the new minimum wage was implemented, making Osun one of the first states to actThe administration drew a sharp contrast between its welfare policies and the …
The UK government has published the residency and eligibility requirements foreign workers must meet before applying for British citizenshipMost foreign workers face a minimum of 6 years in the UK before they can qualify, while spouses of British citizens follow a shorter pathApplicants must also pass a life in the UK …
WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least fi…
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun issued a public will after a fresh illness struck him just days after his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for d…
A Lagos businessman told the House of Representatives ad hoc committee he paid N400 million linked to the PFIPC controversyGbenga Collins said he believed he was dealing with a legitimate federal government agency after visiting an office at the Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalmen…
Famous TikTok comedian Cesar Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers, was shot while broadcasting live outside a fast food restaurant in MexicoTwo helmeted attackers arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on Gastelum and his friends during the livestreamThe killing follows a wave of violence in Sinaloa and echoes t…
Denmark launched an official government website that allows foreigners to search for high-paying job vacancies by experience and skill setThe platform lists roles from companies across Denmark, with applicants encouraged to submit their CVs directly to advertising employersNot all jobs on the website offer visa sponsor…
Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denialOne of the categories targets those who have already used up their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area within the past 180 daysThe Spanish government published the conditions directly on its offic…
Nollywood actor Francis Duru has shared that he returned to church a day after burying his late sonThe veteran actor, in a recent interview, said grief did not stop him from carrying out his responsibilitiesDuru opened up about dealing with trauma while remaining committed to his work and faithPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit…
The Australian government has published the civic duties every foreign-born national must take on after becoming a citizenThe list covers four key obligations, ranging from voting in elections to defending the country if the need arisesAustralia's citizenship responsibilities apply to all naturalised citizens, regardle…
Furera Muhammad, 63, enrolled in an Islamic school in Rigafada, Kano State, sitting in class with some of her own grandchildrenShe said girls of her generation were rarely encouraged to attend school, and she regrets missing the chance to become a teacherFurera spoke at a community programme organised by dRPC and the F…
Newlywed TikTok star Peller revealed his plans for his future children's social media presence in a viral videoPeller said he and Jarvis intend to open TikTok accounts for their kids in 3 to 4 years, predicting they will become big influencersHe also admitted he wants to clean up his own online behaviour before becomin…
Bayero University, Kano professor Rabia Sa'id has been appointed to a UN scientific panel studying the effects of nuclear warThe appointment, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, places her among 21 scientists from across the worldThe panel's findings are expected to be presented in 2027 to guide in…
Brent crude fell more than 4.8% to about $83.70 per barrel following renewed US-Iran diplomatic talksNigeria's deregulated fuel market means international crude prices directly shape what consumers pay at the pumpAnalysts warn that naira movements and stock purchased at higher prices could delay any relief for Nigerian…
The US Department of Justice filed denaturalisation actions against 25 individuals, three of whom are Nigerian nationals aged between 56 and 72All three Nigerians are accused of obtaining American citizenship through fraud, concealed identities, or wilful misrepresentation during naturalisation proceedingsThe filings a…
RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye named late boxing legend Muhammad Ali as one of his personal heroes during a Sunday sermonAdeboye spoke ahead of the RCCG 74th Annual Convention, which is scheduled to begin on August 4 in LagosThe cleric drew parallels between Ali's ring tactics and the spiritual battles Chri…
A Lagos High Court convicted John Nwawuto Anoruo on August 4, 2026, after EFCC operatives arrested him in April over suspected impersonationAnoruo ran a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu and filed a petition to the EFCC on behalf of clients using a forged Nigerian Bar Association sealInvestigations revealed …
Nigerian streamer Peller called out his former secondary school female classmates after they began flooding his WhatsApp with messagesThe content creator revealed that the same girls once labelled him dumb and removed him from group projects during their school daysPeller's comments sparked a wave of reactions from fan…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) opened applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competitio…
Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…
GistReel Thousands of mourners gathered in Milan on Tuesday as football greats joined family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held a…