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The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have nabbed no fewer than 20 persons for allegedly hacking the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The suspects were reportedly arrested on Friday by operatives of the DSS and the Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for hacking the 2025 Computer-based test examinations. The suspects are reportedly members of a syndicate believed to have over 100 persons, who specialize in hacking the computer servers of examination bodies like JAMB and the National Examinations Council…

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been handed a dramatic lifeline after reports emerged that South Africa have internally accepted a looming three-point deduction by FIFA, Soccernet.ng reports. The development stems from Bafana Bafana’s controversial use of ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena during their 2-0 win over Lesotho on matchday five of the qualifiers. According to FIFA regulations, Mokoena should have served a suspension after accumulating two yellow cards in previous matches. Onuachu Ebere Paul of Nigeria and Ngezana Siyabonga of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa [Photo…

Idowu Abdullahi The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, has sought the collaboration of Reddington Multi-specialists Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos State to provide affordable, quality, and community-based healthcare for residents of Iruland. This, he said, had become imperative for residents who may have limited access to conventional hospitals over their socio-economic status or distance. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the hospital’s management as part of the activities to mark five years on the throne, the monarch commended the hospital’s cutting-edge medical technology, experienced specialist doctors, and excellent patient care. Lawal, who was accompanied on the visit by his wife,…

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas has praised Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche for his seamless adjustment to La Liga football despite just joining from lower tier club Ceuta, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche has enjoyed a remarkable debut season at Getafe after his big move from third-tier Primera Federacion club Ceuta. Most times, when players make such a big move, they end up playing a peripheral role. However, that is not the case for Uche, as he has played an important role for them this season, contributing four goals and five assists in 32 appearances. Uche is strong, quick, a good dribbler, and has…

In what appears to be a growing wave of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, over 800 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Action Democratic Party (ADP) have officially defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The defection ceremony, held at the NNPP secretariat in Ijebu-Igbo on Thursday, May 22, 2025, attracted party leaders, grassroots mobilizers, and supporters from across the 11 wards of the local government. Speaking at the event, the Ogun State Chairman of NNPP, Barrister John Olufemi Aina,…

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested several individuals suspected of involvement in vandalism of electrical infrastructure and theft of cables in Bodinga Local Government Area. The arrests followed a complaint lodged on May 14, 2025, by Aminu Haliru, an official of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufai, stated. According to the police, the complaint detailed the theft of armoured electric transformer cables from six locations, including Tashan Gari, Tashan Gawo Kauran Mijo, Bodinya 3 Marina, Fatima Yahaya Hospital, Tulluwa, and the General Hospital Bodinga.In response, officers apprehended Nuhu Yusuf of Sifawa, who admitted…

The Ondo Youths in Diaspora (OSYiD) and the Social Rehabilitation Group (SRG) have stated that the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), Victor Olabimtan, is the most competent and experienced candidate to lead the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the expiration of the current executive. According to the groups in Akure, the state capital, Olabimtan’s political pedigree, administrative competence, and party loyalty place him above other aspirants vying for the party’s chairmanship position in the state. Coordinator of OSYiD, Gbenga Olukayode, stated that Olabimtan, who was a former Speaker of the Ondo State…

Sixteen-time Turkish Super Lig winners, Besiktas JK, are currently eyeing a move for Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old moved to the City Ground on a free deal from Torino in the summer of 2023 and has proven his worth this season, with many pushing for the former Chelsea defender to be included in the English Premier League team of the season. Aina’s current contract runs out next month, although he’ll have the option to extend for another year if Forest avoid relegation, and that’s on course to happen. West Ham United vs Nottingham…

In SummarySome countries suffer from old telecom systems, low power coverage, and limited mobile networks, which makes internet access a luxury.In some of these countries, armed extremism, political disturbance, and government shutdowns directly disrupt connectivity, damage towers, and limit online freedom.High mobile data prices, low smartphone ownership, and weak digital education mean that even where the Internet is present, most people cannot take the risk of using it.Deep Dive!Africa’s digital future is full of promises. With governments investing in almost every Smartphone and technology, access to the Internet has dramatically expanded in recent years. But progress does not look the…

A coalition of youth organizations under the banner of the Coalition of Southern Nigeria Youth Groups for Asiwaju 2027 (COSONYGA-2027), on Friday, formally launched a nationwide campaign to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The group called on private sector partners, civil society, and development agencies to collaborate in expanding youth opportunities across Nigeria. The group’s Executive Director, Rt. Hon. Rikki Nwajiofor, disclosed this in Abuja during a press briefing, praised Tinubu’s leadership as “policy-backed, action-driven, and results-oriented.” He emphasised that four years is not enough for President Tinubu to fully entrench his policy…