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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips within two hours of issuance. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the original result slips contain candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and other security features required for post-UTME screening and admission processes in tertiary institutions. “The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement read. It added, “The Original Result Slip contains the…

The rapid evolution of the global engineering landscape requires continuous education. For one week in April, the IEEE community focuses on its educational frameworks. IEEE Education Week, which just concluded its fifth year, provided a comprehensive overview of the resources available to professionals and students.From 11 to 19 April, the organization supplied a variety of live and virtual events, online resources, and promotions that champion the cycle of lifelong learning.IEEE President Mary Ellen Randall kicked off the week with the keynote: “Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators: How IEEE Educational Resources Can Open Pathways Into STEM.” The event served as a central point…

The United States has released the official text of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding reached with Iran, outlining a framework for ending hostilities and paving the way for a broader peace agreement. The document, titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was made public after calls for greater transparency over the terms of the accord, according to CNN on Wednesday. The release followed public criticism over the failure of authorities to make the contents of the agreement available after details of the deal emerged. A senior US administration official…

The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the reports misrepresented the contents of the IMF report and did not reflect its policy direction, insisting that no new taxes were being planned for either the telecoms or petroleum sectors. In a statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, the government stressed that recommendations contained in…

By Nnasom David The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., has led a team of investigators and senior officials of the Bureau on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata, Benue State, following a boat accident that claimed 11 lives. The visit was part of the NSIB’s efforts to assess the circumstances surrounding the accident, gather first-hand information and engage stakeholders as part of measures to improve transport safety and prevent future occurrences. Upon arrival in Makurdi, the NSIB delegation was received by the Deputy Governor of Benue State,…

Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield. Los Blancos and centre-back Konate “reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030,” said the Spanish giants in a statement. The 27-year-old moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig, playing 183 times and winning the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022 amongst other silverware. The defender, currently at the World Cup with France, joins a Real side already…

News » Premier League news » Brighton & Hove Albion newsJune 18, 2026 08:50 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel Brighton are continuing to chase Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, but Spurs are not keen to sanction a sale despite receiving interest from the south coast club. According to Sky Sports, Tottenham have already rejected two Brighton bids for the Croatia international, underlining their reluctance to let him leave. Vuskovic was involved for Croatia yesterday as they were beaten 4-2 by England, and his profile appears to have placed him firmly on Brighton’s radar as they look to add defensive talent.The situation is complicated by Tottenham’s…

WHO has expanded isolation capacity for suspected cases and upgraded treatment facilities, including the construction of individual isolation rooms that meet latest infection prevention and control standards and the installation of a 10,000-litre water tank to support patient care.Addressing a high-level meeting of African leaders on Tuesday, WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described community mistrust as a “major barrier” to the response. “These communities feel – perhaps rightly – that the outside world only wants to protect itself from Ebola and doesn’t truly care about them,” he said.Following a visit to the outbreak’s epicentre in Ituri province, Tedros said insecurity,…

The recent decision by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to deploy Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to their respective geopolitical zones is being widely viewed by security stakeholders as one of the most strategic policing reforms in recent years. For many observers, the initiative represents more than an administrative redeployment. It is a deliberate operational strategy designed to bring senior police leadership closer to the people, strengthen intelligence gathering, improve coordination, and enhance the fight against kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, armed robbery, and other emerging security threats. The move is particularly significant because it revives a policing model that has not…

When the superhero adventure game Dispatch made its way to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in January, gamers noticed that the game was censored as black bars covered up partially nude bodies and obscene gestures. Developed AdHoc Studio said it was working with Nintendo to resolve these issues, and it looks like a new update will bring back all the censored content if players want it. The HR Violations Pack for Dispatch went live Wednesday and with it a visual filters setting to change the censorship in the game. Players can now decide if they want to remove the black…