Kingsley Aniji

Niger State Reopens More Schools as Security Situation Improves in Some LGAs

The Niger State Government has announced the reopening of additional public and private schools across the state following what it described as noticeable improvements in the security situation in some previously affected areas. The latest decision, which takes effect from Monday, January 26, 2026, marks the second phase of school reopenings after weeks of disruption…

Gold Soars to Record High as Dollar Slumps Amid U.S. Pressure on Federal Reserve

Gold prices surged to a historic peak on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened sharply, following heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve that unsettled global financial markets and pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. In early trading, spot gold climbed to an all-time high, extending a strong rally that has gathered pace in recent…

Nollywood’s Valentine Treat: Kayode Kasum’s Historical Epic ‘Love & New Notes’ Hits Cinemas February 2026

Film enthusiasts and cinema-goers are in for a historical treat this Valentine’s season as the highly anticipated Nollywood drama,  Love & New Notes, prepares for its nationwide theatrical release on February 13, 2026. Directed by the prolific Kayode Kasum and produced by Timini Egbuson under his Film Trybe Media banner in collaboration with FilmOne Entertainment, the film is set against…

Rihanna Celebrates as A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

A$AP Rocky has returned to the summit of the United States album chart as his long-awaited studio project, Don’t Be Dumb, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking a major commercial and symbolic moment in his career. The chart-topping debut represents Rocky’s first number-one album in over a decade and confirms strong audience…

Academic Excellence on Grand Display as 40 Students Graduate with First Class at TASFUED Convocation

The Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, was filled with celebration, pride, and academic prestige as the institution recorded a major milestone at its 17th convocation ceremony, where 40 students graduated with First Class honours. The event, which drew together university officials, government representatives, parents, and graduands, highlighted TASFUED’s steady rise as…

Blackout Across Nigeria as National Power Grid Suffers Total Collapse on Friday

Nigeria was plunged into widespread darkness on Friday afternoon following a total collapse of the national electricity grid, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed. The system operator said the grid failure occurred at about 12:40pm, disrupting electricity supply across the country and cutting off power to all electricity distribution companies. In a statement…