Nigerian Award-winning singer Rema is set to embark on a massive 22-date world tour in support of his sophomore album “Heis”. Notably, the 22-date tour will kick off on April 11 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Canada and will make stops at major international arenas, including London’s O2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena. The ‘Heis’ tour will wrap up …

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has collaborated with the Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC) to address Africa’s energy and electronic waste (e-waste) challenges. This partnership aims to drive renewable energy innovation through circular economy principles, advancing innovation, research, and capacity building in Africa’s energy sector. The initiative involves a consortium of eleven countries from the UK and Africa, …

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun apologized to the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) for failing to honor multiple invitations to address queries raised by the Auditor General of the Federation. The IGP’s absence was due to the heavy demands of his office, but he assured the lawmakers that it won’t happen again. Prior to his apology, Committee Chairman …

MTN Nigeria has increased its data subscription prices, implementing the 50% price increment approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This change affects various data plans, including:1.8GB monthly plan: Now costs ₦1,500, up from ₦1,000 for the previous 1.5GB plan 20GB plan: Increased to ₦7,500 from ₦5,500 15GB plan: Now priced at ₦6,500, up from ₦4,500 Larger bundles: Experienced more …

A tragic incident occurred at an elementary school in Daejeon, South Korea, where a female teacher in her 40s stabbed an 8-year-old student to death. Authorities disclosed that after the teacher inflicted wounds on herself after stabbing the minor. The police found the two with stab wounds on the second floor of an elementary school building in Daejeon, 160 kilometres …

Precious Chimaobi Uzondu has been arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge for allegedly refusing to accept the naira as legal tender. The charge stems from an incident on December 10, 2024, where Uzondu allegedly accepted $5,700 as payment for a diamond bracelet instead of naira. Uzondu pleaded not …

Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that candidates below 16 years old can only be considered for admission if they meet specific exceptions. The national minimum admissible age is 16, and any candidate below this age by September 2025 will not be considered for admission. According to Oloyede, exceptions will be made …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the end of free withdrawals for customers using other banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Previously, customers were allowed three free withdrawals per month. According to the CBN, this review is necessary due to rising costs and the need to improve the efficiency of ATM services. The new directive states that withdrawals made …

Pope Francis has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s mass deportations of undocumented migrants, calling it a “major crisis” that damages human dignity. In a letter to US bishops, the Pope urged Catholics and others to reject narratives that discriminate against migrants and refugees, instead promoting a welcoming and inclusive approach. While acknowledging a nation’s right to defend itself and …

Nigeria has been ranked 36th among the most corrupt countries in the world, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Monday. Reportedly, Nigeria shares the 36th position with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq and Cameroon, each scoring 26 points on the corruption index. Denmark retained its position as the least corrupt country in the world …