The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has come out to say that a total of 1,434,632 candidates have so far registered for its ongoing 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME and Direct Entry. JAMB insists that the closing date for the registration is still February 17 and candidates that are yet to register should do so before that day. According to the board, licensed Computer-Based Test, CBT, centres should stop avoiding candidates that bought their ePINS elsewhere because it is contrary to the terms of their agreement. Speaking via its Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB added that the centres…
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Former BBNaija housemates, Esther and Frodd have been spotted enjoying themselves days before Valentine’s Day. The reality stars were recently pictured in Kigali, Rwanda and this has sparked several reactions from fans. In the pics, Esther was seen partaking in various activities such as ziplining, archery and so on. Is this a sign that they are now together? See the pictures, Lovely.
Liverpool goalkeeper, Adrian has come out to say that Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world. Adrian, however, intends to fight for the first choice GK slot vs the impressive Brazilian. According to him, Allision is a great guy that deserves everything he has achieved in his career but he is at Liverpool to fight for a starting position. He added that the ex Roma goalkeeper is undoubtedly the best in his position across the globe. His words, “It was a moment I was hungrily waiting for. Not so soon, though. “Fortunately, I was both mentally and physically ready.…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that ex-President of Kenya, Arap Moi, is one of the foremost leaders of African decolonization and a founding father of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Yemi’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a recent statement, revealed that Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the state funeral for the late Moi in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Osinbajo, Moi will be remembered for the pioneering work he did especially with respect to regional cooperation. He added that his work on earth will define the future of trade and relations in Africa His words,…
US singer, Kelly Rowlandmarked her 39th birthday recently and her fans celebrated her. The mother of one jumped on Instagram to flaunt beautiful photos of herself posing in a crop top and matching mini skirt and they all looked amazing. Check them out, LLNP.
Super Eagles player, Odion Ighalo is desperate to prove that he deserves a permanent move to Old Trafford, according to Andy Cole. Cole believes it will not be a problem because Ighalo has the potential to offer something different to the current Manchester United team. According to him, Ighalo is a huge fan of the football club and he has the required PL experience to shine in the league. He added that Odion will be ready to prove that he has what it takes to play for such a huge club. His words, “That’s what we are hoping for,” “There…
Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has broken down the reason why former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs. Farida Waziri, was sacked. GEJ said her removal was in the interest of Nigeria and he never had any personal issues against her. According to him, when dealing with the interest of the nation and the performance of the functions of a public office, the president is not supposed to prioritize the interest of an individual, but the entire country he is in charge of. He added that her sack had nothing to do with her refusal to stop probing any…
Adewale Adeleke and his wife are currently enjoying their honeymoon. The beautiful couple was recently spotted on an island in the Maldives and the pictures we have seen are a sight to behold. Davido‘s brother, Adewale simply flaunted stunning pictures of him and his wife having fun at Jumeirah Vittaveli, and it is further proof that they are so cute together. See the pics, Nice.
Brazil legend, Ronaldo has come out to say that he never wanted to quit Barcelona back in 1997. Ronaldo said there was an agreement of a new contract already before Inter Milan tabled their offer. According to him, he could not proceed with the renewal when the Italian club came calling even if it was not in his hands since Barcelona did not value as he thought they should. He added that he always wanted to remain at the camp nou. His words, “I’d signed a contract renewal at the end of the season and I went away with the…
Popular group, Northern Coalition For Peace and Development has warned he elites against politicizing issues of national security. The National Secretary of the group, Malam Attahiru Adamu revealed this in a press conference today in Kaduna. According to Adamu, it is vital for every Nigerian to support the Federal Government and security agencies to tackle the problems in the country because politicizing the security problem is very dangerous. He added that he appreciates the efforts of governors of Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina states in making Nigeria a peaceful place. His words, “Politicizing the issue of national security by some groups…
Popular Basketballer, Dwyane Wade has come out to say that he is proud of his 12-year-old child’s gender identity after his boy recently came out as transgender. Speaking recently during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dwyane said it was a happy moment for him when Zaya, born Zion, came to him and wife Gabrielle Union to speak about his gender identity. According to him, it is the job of the parents to listen to their kids and support them as much as they can. He added that he told Zaya that she is a leader and he would…
Liverpool defender, Dejan Lovren has said the Reds are currently playing like Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona. Lovren believes the boys at Anfield can leave a legacy that will seal their status as an all-time great team. According to Dejan, even if the Liverpool breaks lots of records and wins lots of trophies this season, they will remain greedy for more in the future. He added that the players understand each other better and they will be remembered for a long time. His words, “I’ve been there from the beginning with Jurgen and it took quite a while, two or three years…
For the 9th consecutive year, Aliko Dangote of Nigeria has been named the wealthiest person in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $10.1billion. In a recent ranking of the world’s billionaires by Forbes, the American global media company, which concentrates on business, investment, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership, Aliko’s current worth is down from his estimate of $10.3 billion, a year ago, most likely because of lower stock price for his Dangote Cement flagship company, but he still maintained the number one spot. Nassef Sawiris of Egypt is the current number two, worth $8 billion, up from $6.3 billion last year. His…
Former BBNaija housemate, T-Boss is currently celebrating her daughter’s 6th month on earth. The reality star organized a small celebration that included a cake with the words “Happy half” written on it. Flaunting the picture on social media, TBoss wrote, “I was sure.Actually I was positive that I wouldn’t be that Mom.But I am. I’m soooo that Extra Mommie & My girl Loves it.She didn’t just smash her cake but she actually fed me some & by feeding me I mean my whole body#HappyHalfBirthday my Beautiful Princess. You are such a Blessing & Shining Light to Us all.” See the pics, Adorable.
PSG coach, Thomas Tuchel has said his club’s UCL struggles have been exaggerated. Tuchel believes the exaggerations can be compared to Roger Federer’s perceived dominance in tennis. According to him, he is very much relaxed despite the agitations from the press and fans because he knows that in football, teams just need to keep trying. He added that he is confident in the team because the players have improved massively. His words, “If I tell you not to think about a pink elephant, you will think about it,” “You have to accept the context. I said after [being eliminated by]…
Northern Nigeria is responsible for most of the poorest people in Nigeria, according to a World Bank report titled “Advancing social protection in a dynamic Nigeria.” The report was shared after a research conducted by the World Bank that spanned 2011-2016. According to World Bank, the country experiences large inequality along geographic lines and the rural areas account for most of its poverty. The global bank added that the poverty rate in the North is currently on the rise, especially in the North-West zone. It states, “Nigeria experiences high inequality along geographic lines, with poverty mostly concentrated in the North…
Ex BBNaija star, Tacha has blasted an Abuja hotel over an alleged security breach. The controversial reality star revealed this on her Instagram page during a live video recording. According to her, she was sleeping in her room when a stranger came into her room unannounced. Tacha said she was shocked to find out that the man gained access to the hotel room with a master key, approached her with a “Schoolbag” and repeatedly asked her if she was the owner of the item. Stunned by the whole thing, the BBNaijs star recorded the clip to call the hotel which is located…
Manchester United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward has said the club is trying to be consistent with the quality of their signings. Woodward recently revealed that cash will be available to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the summer, having helped to sign Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo last month. According to him, his investment into MUFC has been decent but he is looking to spend more money to help the club challenge domestically and in Europe. He added that there is still a lot to play for this season for Ole and his boys. His words, “Our recruitment process focuses on…
Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians and the international community that he is very committed to securing the freedom of all children and other victims who have fallen prey to terrorism in Nigeria. In a recent statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, PMB vowed to stop the war on kids affected by armed conflicts in the country. According to him, he has already been freeing some of the affected persons and he praises the Multinational Joint Task Force for integrating the released Chibok and Dapchi girls into our society. He added that he will…
Spike Lee paid tribute to Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant at the recent Oscars award. The popular director rocked a purple-and-gold Gucci suit marked with the late basketball star’s jersey number to the ceremony. He also went for the LA Lakers colors, where Kobe spent his entire professional career. This is coming after the helicopter accident that killed the former player, his daughter Gianna, 13, and eight others just over two weeks ago. See pictures, R.I.P Kobe.