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The body of 20-year-old Suleiman Rahma Onono, a student of the Federal College of Education, Okene, was discovered days after she was reported missing, prompting deep shock, grief, and urgent calls for answers from the college community and local authorities. Onono was last seen on a Saturday more than a week before her body was…
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, announced that 111 graduating students from the 2024/2025 academic session earned First Class honours, a feat revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta. Prof. Kuta made the disclosure during a convocation press briefing at the university’s Main Campus in Gidan Kwano,…
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for this Sunday in Los Angeles, has unveiled its list of nominees, showcasing some of the most influential and accomplished artists in the music industry today. Leading the pack is rapper Kendrick Lamar with nine nominations, followed closely by pop icon Lady Gaga with seven. Rounding out the top…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…
The body of 20-year-old Suleiman Rahma Onono, a student of the Federal College of Education, Okene, was discovered days after she was reported missing, prompting deep shock, grief, and urgent calls for answers from the college community and local authorities. Onono was last seen on a Saturday more than a week before her body was…
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, announced that 111 graduating students from the 2024/2025 academic session earned First Class honours, a feat revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta. Prof. Kuta made the disclosure during a convocation press briefing at the university’s Main Campus in Gidan Kwano,…
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for this Sunday in Los Angeles, has unveiled its list of nominees, showcasing some of the most influential and accomplished artists in the music industry today. Leading the pack is rapper Kendrick Lamar with nine nominations, followed closely by pop icon Lady Gaga with seven. Rounding out the top…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…
The Security Division of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Saturday prevented journalists from covering the institution’s 45th convocation ceremony at Mamman Kontagora Square, sparking widespread criticism from media practitioners. Correspondents from major media houses, including the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Daily Trust, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC),…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sparked a national debate by advocating for a single, non-renewable term for both state governors and the President of Nigeria. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, and board members, Bago explained that the fear of losing a second-term election often…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially refuted claims that candidates who have already matriculated or are currently studying in Nigerian universities are barred from sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media and other unverified channels. Speaking in Port…
In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for its 2025/2026 academic session loan scheme from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension is aimed at providing students across the country with additional time to complete their applications and secure financial support for tertiary education….
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 32 students from its academic programmes over various acts of indiscipline, including involvement in sexually explicit video misconduct, examination fraud, drug-related activities and other behaviours considered contrary to the institution’s code of conduct. The disclosure was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to fully declare their current admission or matriculation status, warning that failure to comply could lead to the forfeiture of both existing admissions and new examination registrations. The examination body issued…
