Kingsley Aniji

FG Confirms 5.5 Million Nigerian Households Now Receiving Cash Transfers as Social Protection Programme

The Federal Government has confirmed that more than 5.5 million Nigerian households are now actively receiving cash transfers under its expanding national social protection programme, marking one of the largest coordinated financial-support interventions ever recorded in the country. The announcement highlights the scale of current economic hardship and the administration’s intensified efforts to cushion vulnerable…

Nasarawa Student-Farmer Turns ₦100 Into ₦50 Million in Stunning Jackpot Win

A dramatic and unexpected story has emerged from Nasarawa State, where a young student-farmer has reportedly transformed a modest ₦100 into a staggering ₦50 million after winning the Monthly Virtuals Jackpot. The development has drawn widespread attention across Nigeria, not only because of the unlikely size of the winnings, but also because of the compelling…

Pregnant Woman, Children, and Others Abducted by Armed Bandits in Kwara State

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Kwara State, armed bandits on Monday evening launched a brutal attack on Isapa community, near Eruku, abducting 11 residents, including a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several young children. The incident has reignited fears across the state, exposing the vulnerability of rural communities and the growing audacity…

Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Introduces Mandatory ₦10,000 Certificate Fee for Graduating Students

Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa has officially introduced a mandatory certificate fee of ₦10,000. The policy, designed to streamline the issuance of certificates and enhance the management of student records, has now become a prerequisite for all students seeking graduation clearance and the release of their official results. The directive, formalized through an official memorandum signed on…

UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI LEADS NATION IN OCTOBER 2025 (NELFUND)

In a striking demonstration of student reliance on government-backed financial aid, the University of Maiduguri has emerged as the top institution with the highest number of NELFUND loan applications as of October 2025. The latest data from the National Educational Loan Fund indicates that northern universities dominate the application landscape, highlighting the urgent demand for…

Two Adekunle Ajasin University Students Arrested for Alleged Drug-Facilitated Rape

In a deeply unsettling development from Ondo State, the police have taken into custody two students of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) following serious allegations of conspiracy and rape involving a 20-year-old female student. According to the Ondo State Police Command, the incident underscores how trust among friends especially long-time ones can be manipulated in horrifying…

ASUU NEC Set for Crucial Meeting to Review FG’s ‘Final Terms’

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is once again at the center of national attention as its National Executive Council prepares for a critical meeting that could either resolve the ongoing tensions with the Federal Government or plunge public universities into another round of nationwide academic disruption. The anticipation surrounding this meeting is high,…

Federal Government and ASUU Enter Fresh Talks as Strike Deadline Expires

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reopened dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) following the expiration of the union’s one-month ultimatum. This development comes amid rising tension across the nation’s tertiary institutions, as students, parents, and academic staff anxiously await clarity on whether the looming threat of a nationwide strike will…

FUTA Issues Provisional Accommodation Offer for 2025/2026 Session as Students Race Against 48-Hour Confirmation Deadline

The Federal University of Technology, Akure has formally announced the release of provisional accommodation offers to students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The notice, issued through the Office of the Dean of Students, signals the beginning of a new accommodation cycle and comes with clearly defined steps that students must follow if they hope to…