Nigerians to pay more for vehicle number plate, driver’s license (Guardian)
Nigerians are expected to pay more for their vehicle and drivers license renewals and new ones even as the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved an increment in price.
The new price adjustment will be effective Sunday, 8th June 2025.
By this announcement, the JTB, being the apex body for revenue authorities in Nigeria, urges affected members of the public to take note of the new prices, and implores relevant government agencies and Motor Vehicle Licencing Authorities to comply with the price adjustment. Read more
Alleged Bribery: Kano court rejects Ganduje’s bid to stop trial (Channels)
A Kano State High Court on Tuesday dismissed a motion filed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear an 11-count corruption charge brought against him and seven others.
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, who presided over the matter, ruled that the preliminary objections raised by Ganduje, who is a former governor of Kano, and his co-defendants were “incompetent” and lacked merit.
She affirmed the court’s jurisdiction to hear the charges, which include allegations of bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds amounting to billions of naira. Read more
I remain focused on reforms despite criticisms, says Tinubu (Nation)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday said despite strident criticisms, he would remain focused on his reform programmes, which are already yielding fruits.
He spoke in Abuja during the public presentation of the autobiography of Mallam Sule Lamido.
The 500-page book is entitled: “Being true to myself.” Read more
Mass failure: JAMB, VCs to review UTME results Thursday (Punch)
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will on Thursday review the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination following what it described as “unusual” public complaints.
A notice seen by The PUNCH in Abuja confirmed that the review meeting would bring together vice-chancellors, provosts, rectors, school principals, examiners, and technical experts to scrutinise the examination process and address the widespread dissatisfaction expressed by candidates and stakeholders.
This development comes in the wake of mounting protests from candidates and parents over the results released last Friday, with many alleging technical glitches and inconsistencies during the exam. Read more
Concerns over INEC’s 142 electoral reform proposals (Leadership)
There is growing concern over the proposed 142 Electoral Reform Proposals by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Although the 2027 electoral cycle has yet to commence, INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced on Monday that the Commission was awaiting action from Nigerian lawmakers concerning the 142 reform proposals to be included in the Electoral Act.
Considering the timing of the proposal and the need for lawmakers to thoroughly review the Electoral Act to avoid glitches in 2027, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other analysts fear the process may negatively affect the polls. Read more
Settle FG’s N45b debt to Abiola’s family, Lamido tells Tinubu (DailyTrust)
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pay the N45 billion allegedly owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Federal Government.
Lamido made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday during the public presentation of his autobiography, Being True to Myself.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and other notable figures. Read more
Shettima to Islamic Bank: It’s best time to invest in Nigeria (NewTelegraph)
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that now is the best time to invest in Nigeria, as the administration of President Bola Tinubu has addressed key disincentives that previously hindered investment in the country.
During a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), led by the Head of its Regional Hub, Mr. Hammad Hundal, Shettima highlighted the critical reforms the administration has implemented in key sectors of the economy, creating a conducive environment for investment.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima stated, “It is an exciting opportunity to invest in Nigeria. The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has created the enabling environment and is still doing so by addressing most of the grey areas that previously served as disincentives. This is a great time to invest in Nigeria.” Read more
Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her (BBC)
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts.
The prosecution’s star witness testified about the alleged physical and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of the rapper during so-called “freak-offs”, or sexual encounters the couple had with male escorts.
Family and friends have come to court in large numbers to support Mr Combs, whose legal team has not yet questioned Ms Ventura. Read more
Scarlett Johansson on why the script for her directorial debut ‘Eleanor The Great’ made her cry (Deadline)
Scarlett Johansson has wanted to direct since she was 12 years old. On the set of Robert Redford’s 1998 film The Horse Whisperer — her seventh movie as an actor — she saw the specific way he worked, the way he understood his actors, and she had a clear thought: I want to do that someday.
Obviously, in the almost 30 years since Johansson made that private wish, it’s not as though she’s been waiting for something to happen. Oscar-nominated twice and a Tony winner for her work on Broadway, she serves as executive producer and stars as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She founded her production company These Pictures in 2017, and, along with Redford, her director collaborators over the years include Christopher Nolan, Sofia Coppola, Jonathan Glazer, the Coens, Noah Baumbach and Wes Anderson. She’ll reconvene with the latter at Cannes, since she’s appearing in his latest — their third go-round together — The Phoenician Scheme. Read more
UN chief pleads with countries to pay their share for international peacekeeping (AfricaNews)
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the world body’s peacekeeping operation is “only as strong as member states’ commitment to it” as he pleaded with them Tuesday to pay their share.
The United Nations’ peacekeeping department currently leads 11 operations, in countries including Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Lebanon, Cyprus and Kosovo.
The budget for nine of those operations during the fiscal year that ends on June 30 totals $5.6 billion, 8.2% lower than a year earlier. Each of the U.N.’s 193 member countries is legally obliged to pay its share toward peacekeeping. Read more
Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, eligible for parole (ABC)
Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole — the latest step in a years-long battle for the brothers trying to get released after 35 years behind bars.
The parole process will be long and could take years.
Erik and Lyle Menendez were initially sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. They have the support of over 20 family members in their efforts to be freed. Read more
Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89 (AlJazeera)
Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a former leftist rebel who became Uruguay’s president from 2010 to 2015, has died at the age of 89.
Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi announced his death in a social media post on Tuesday. Mujica had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2024.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our comrade Pepe Mujica,” Orsi wrote. “Thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people.” Read more
Carney cabinet picks draw quick praise and scorn in Alberta (CBC)
Edmonton Centre Liberal MP Eleanor Olszewski has been appointed to federal cabinet, one of several rookie members announced as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new post-election cabinet.
Olszewski, a lawyer, business owner and former army reservist, will be the new minister of emergency management and community resilience. She will also be the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Though Alberta went nearly all blue on election night, Olszewski was one of two Liberals sent to Ottawa, along with Calgary Confederation MP Corey Hogan. Political observers had suggested Carney could attempt to bridge divides with Alberta by appointing an Alberta MP to cabinet. Read more
Awoniyi in induced coma after surgery on abdominal injury (BBC)
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after having the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury.
The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester at the City Ground on Sunday as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He had surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, with the rest of the procedure set to be completed on Wednesday. Read more
Tatum undergoes season-ending Achilles surgery, dealing blow to Celtics’ repeat hopes (CBC)
When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury.
Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed.
Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs, the team announced. Read more
Juventus Not Interested In Signing Osimhen – Giuntolin (CompleteSports)
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntolin has denied reports circulating in the media that the club is willing to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian international, who is enjoying the best season with Galatasaray, has been linked with a move to top clubs in Europe this summer.
However, Giuntolin, in a chat with motorcyclesports.net, stated that Juventus have never shown interest in Osimhen. Read more
Legendary polo icon, Dabule Baba, dies at 66 (DailyTrust)
Renowned polo legend, Dabule Baba, popularly known in sporting circles as the “Polo Professor,” has passed away at the age of 66.
Baba was a pioneering figure in the development of Guards Polo Club and a household name in Nigerian polo.
Born on February 24, 1959, in Maiduguri, Borno State, he received his primary and secondary education in the city before proceeding to the School of Forestry in Ibadan, where he earned both his Ordinary and Higher National Diplomas. Read more
Jannik Sinner achieves a win to put him ahead of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal (Tennis365)
Jannik Sinner equalled a remarkable record set by tennis legend Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors as his relentless winning run continued at the Italian Open.
Sinner was always likely to face his toughest challenge in his comeback tournament after a doping ban and he was pushed hard by the in-form Francisco Cerundolo, before closing out at 7-6[2], 6-3 win.It secured Sinner a place in the quarter-finals in Rome for the second time in his career, much to the delight of his adoring home fans in Rome. Read more