● Says 18-year minimum age policy for university admission kicks in as from next year EDUCATION Minister Professor Tahir Mamman said on Sunday that underage candidates would no longer be allowed to sit for the secondary school certificate examinations. The minister stated this on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” programme. He …

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Sunday condoled with the Government and people of Bauchi State over the demise of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya. Newsextra24 recalls that Danyaya, 88, died  in the early hours of Sunday in Kano. Yahaya, in a condolence message issued by his …

Azman Air says it will resume operations as soon as it finalises its aircraft maintenance. According to reports, the airline had announced the suspension of its operations indefinitely, citing financial difficulties. The airline was also said to be experiencing a shortage of aircraft and had sent its staff on leave without pay. …

NOLLYWOOD actress, Akinola Yusroh popularly known as Damilola Royal has explained how she handles advances from Male Fans. The Osun state born actress in an interview said she often respectfully turned down their advances by doing what she described as “Brother Zoning”. ”It’s really not something serious, I understand the …

THE IPI Nigeria has condemned the arrest and detention of a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, for six hours in Lagos on Sunday by the State Security Service (SSS). SSS operatives picked Mr Soyinka up at about 5:40 a.m. Sunday at the Muhammed Murtala International Airport, Lagos, shortly after he arrived …

THE House of Representatives has began parliamentary engagement to facilitate technical and vocational training for Nigerian youths from Ireland. The Chairman, Nigeria/Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group, Rep. Paul Nnamchi (LP-Enugu state) made this known in a statement on Sunday. According to Nnamchi, the parliamentary friendship is working assiduously towards technology transfer …

AS the Edo State governorship election slated for September 21, 2024, draws nearer, the Asue-Ogie Campaign Management Council on Sunday called on the people of the state not to mortgage their future by voting for an incompetent candidate. Newsextra24 reports that the council made the call at a press conference in …

NAPOLI have received a €65 million offer for Victor Osimhen from Al Ahli. The Saudi Arabian club are the first to officially send in an offer for Osimhen. The Super Eagles striker is expected to leave the Serie A club and was again dropped for Sunday’s league clash with Bologna …

FAMOUS Nollywood actress cum film producer, Mercy Johnson Okojie has cleared the air amid the growing panic that trailed a video she posted on her Instagram page a few days ago. The mother of 4 had taken to her Instagram page where she posted a video of herself donning an …

Telegram insisted on Sunday its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pavel Durov had “nothing to hide” despite his arrest over allegations that he failed to curb criminal activity on the messaging app. “Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards,” the company said in …