Kingsley Aniji

13 Teenage Girls Abducted on Farmland as ISWAP Expands Rural Attacks

The anxiety across communities in southern Borno deepened over the weekend after 13 teenage girls were abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants while working on their farmland in Mussa, a community under Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, has once again exposed the persistent vulnerability of…

CAN Raises Alarm as 88 More Students Declared Missing in Niger Catholic School Attack: Total Abductions Now 315

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Niger State, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 88 additional students have been declared missing following a violent attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. This development brings the total number of abducted individuals to 315, comprising 303 students and…

From Love to Jail: Man Who Stole Noodles for Girlfriends Shares Prison Heartbreak

In a story that has left many shaking their heads in disbelief, a 24-year-old man, Usama Abdullahi, has shared his prison woes after being jailed for stealing instant noodles for his girlfriends—only to discover that loyalty doesn’t always match affection. The unusual case has sparked nationwide discussions about love, choices, and accountability in contemporary society….

NLNG Boosts Academic Dreams: ₦300,000 Annual Undergraduate Scholarship Opens for Nigerian First‑Year Students

In a visionary move to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of leaders, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has officially launched its 2025/2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS), offering a generous ₦300,000 per year award to eligible first‑year undergraduates in Nigerian public universities. The program not only reinforces NLNG’s commitment to education but also serves as a catalyst to…

CAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTTING 47 UNITY COLLEGES SAVE STUDENTS? — Nationwide Shock as FG Orders Immediate Closure Over Expanding School Attacks

A wave of anxiety swept across the country on Thursday after the Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of forty-seven Federal Unity Colleges following a series of violent attacks targeting schools in multiple northern states. The directive, issued from the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja, marked one of the most sweeping emergency responses…

CAN confirms 215 Pupils and 12 Teachers were Abducted from Niger Catholic School

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed one of the most shocking mass school abductions in recent Nigerian history, following the kidnapping of 215 pupils and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.The terrifying incident, which occurred in the dead of the…

Kwara Church Attack: Bandits Demand ₦100 Million Ransom for Each of 38 Abducted Worshippers

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Kwara State, Nigeria, 38 worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku were abducted during a violent attack on Tuesday evening, leaving the community in fear and mourning. Reports from local sources reveal that the kidnappers have demanded a staggering ₦100 million ransom per victim, placing enormous…

WAEC Announces 2026 Deadline for Fully Computer-Based WASSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially confirmed that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will transition to a fully computer-based format by 2026, reinforcing its commitment to modernized, secure, and inclusive examinations for all senior secondary school students across Nigeria. This landmark move aligns Nigeria with global examination standards and promises…

U.S. Congressman Faults Tinubu Government Over Rising Killings, Accuses Nigeria of Downplaying Crisis

A fresh wave of international scrutiny has hit Nigeria’s security architecture as U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga openly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of failing to take decisive action to stop persistent killings across several communities in the country. His remarks, made during a congressional hearing in Washington, have intensified global conversation on Nigeria’s troubling…

FUNAAB Matriculates 6,356 Students as VC Issues Stern Warning on Indecent Dressing

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently held a grand matriculation ceremony for 6,356 new undergraduate students. The event was both a celebration of academic opportunity and a moment of caution, as the Vice-Chancellor addressed the incoming students with a firm message about campus conduct. While excitement filled the air, the leadership reminded students…