Kingsley Aniji

ASUU Announces Indefinite Strike From Friday as National Tension Peaks Across Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that it will commence an indefinite nationwide strike this Friday, plunging the Nigerian higher-education system into yet another season of uncertainty. The union’s announcement comes after weeks of stalled negotiations, unmet promises, and growing frustration over what it describes as the federal government’s “selective implementation” of…

Kwara Shuts Schools Across Four LGAs as Insecurity Escalates

In a decisive move that reflects the growing severity of insecurity in Kwara State, the government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of schools across several local government areas following intelligence reports of heightened threats to students. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, affects schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti,…

How 25 Schoolgirls were Abducted, Vice Principal Killed in Dawn Attack

In a horrifying and tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, armed bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in the early hours of Monday morning, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing the school’s vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku. The attack has reignited concerns about…

UNIBEN Celebrates Academic Excellence as 198 Students Earn First Class at 51st Convocation

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced an outstanding academic milestone as 198 students emerged with First Class honours during its 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremonies. The achievement was unveiled by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, during a pre-convocation media briefing that showcased not just the strength of this graduating class, but…

U.S. Congress Sparks Diplomatic Tension with Nigeria over Alleged Christian Genocide: Senate, House, and Federal Government Push Back

A diplomatic storm has erupted between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. lawmakers escalate claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country. The controversy has taken center stage on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing intense media coverage, political statements, and legislative action. While the U.S. Congress and certain advocacy groups insist that Christians…

BREAKING: Horror in Kebbi as Bandits Storm Girls’ School at Midnight – Vice Principal Murdered, Dozens of Students Kidnapped in Fresh Terror Attack

Fear, grief, and outrage have enveloped the ancient Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a deadly midnight assault by heavily armed bandits on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in the volatile Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. In a chilling operation that lasted several hours, the attackers stormed the school premises under the…

Rapper Nicki Minaj to Address United Nations on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will highlight concerns over reported jihadist attacks and persecution targeting Christian communities in Nigeria, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. The appearance, confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, follows Minaj’s…

FG Launches ₦50 Million Student Innovation Grant to Empower Undergraduate Innovators

The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG), offering up to ₦50 million in funding per qualifying student project. The initiative, designed specifically for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences (STEMM), aims to transform student-led innovations into commercially viable and scalable ventures. Speaking at…