The Purple Citadel FUTMINNA — Nigeria’s 1st Specialized University, Rising Across Africa

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), affectionately called The Purple Citadel has just achieved a historic milestone in African higher education. Known for its unwavering commitment to science, technology, and innovation, FUTMINNA continues to scale new heights in both national and regional rankings. Founded in 1983, FUTMINNA has become a cornerstone of technological education…

Fans Raise Alarm as Teni Appears ‘Unrecognizable’ in Valentine Visuals

Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has stirred widespread reactions online following the release of her Valentine-themed single titled Labubu, with fans expressing shock over her noticeably transformed appearance in the music video. The romantic Afrobeats track, released in celebration of Valentine’s Day, arrived with dreamy, love-soaked visuals that showcased the singer in a flowing white…

FUTMINNA Earns Top 50 Spot in QS Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings

The Federal University of Technology, Minna has secured a place among the top 50 universities in Sub-Saharan Africa in the maiden edition of the QS World University Rankings Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings, marking a major milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The recognition was formally announced at the official launch event held in Accra, where university…

INEC Announces 2027 Election Dates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, setting the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, 20 February 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for Saturday, 6 March 2027. The announcement was made on Friday, 13 February 2026, in Abuja during a…

8,000 Out of 30,000 Applicants Admitted for 2025/2026 Session as UniAbuja VC Delivers Strong Warning at Matriculation

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, has disclosed that only 8,000 candidates were offered admission out of more than 30,000 applications received for the 2025/2026 academic session, underscoring the intense competition for placement at the federal institution. Speaking during the university’s 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony held at the Convocation Ground in…

UNIBEN Students Shut Ekheuan Campus Gate Over Three-Day Blackout, Water Shortage

Tension escalated at the Ekheuan Campus of the University of Benin on Saturday as students staged a protest over a prolonged blackout and water shortage that left academic and social activities severely disrupted. The demonstration, which saw students barricade the main entrance to the campus, effectively halted movement in and out of the school premises…

Late-Night EFCC Raid in GK Axis Sparks Outrage as Students Question Timing of Operation

A late-night operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stirred reactions within the student community after officials reportedly carried out enforcement activities in the GK axis during the early hours of today. According to reports gathered, the operation commenced at approximately 1:00 a.m., targeting City Apartments and Hanifa Phase 3 Lodge, both…

Spotify Reveals Top Engineers Haven’t Written Code Since December as AI Takes Over Development

Global music streaming giant Spotify has revealed a dramatic shift in how software is built inside the company, disclosing that some of its most experienced developers have not manually written code for months, following deep integration of artificial intelligence into its engineering operations. The disclosure was made during Spotify’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where Co-CEO…