From Lagos to London: How a Nigerian Student Just Won Big at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

In a landmark achievement that has lit up hearts across Nigeria’s educational community, a student from Greensprings School has emerged as a global runner-up in the prestigious Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025. The student — Pandora Onyedire — stood out among tens of thousands of entries from across the Commonwealth. Released by the organizers,…

Nigeria’s Schools in Crisis: Why the $30 Million Safe School Initiative (SSI) Is Under Senate Scrutiny

The recent decision by Nigerian Senate to summon top officials and launch a full-blown probe into the Safe School Initiative (SSI) reflects a deep national concern: despite billions spent, Nigerian schools remain dangerously vulnerable — a reality made painfully clear by recurring kidnappings and attacks. What Triggered the Probe The SSI was conceived in 2014…

Major Breakthrough: Police Nab Three Suspected Bandit Financiers — What This Means for Nigeria’s Security

Nigeria’s fight against banditry just scored a major win. Security forces in Sokoto State Police Command have arrested three individuals alleged to be financiers and informants for armed bandit gangs — a move that could severely disrupt criminal networks funding kidnappings, raids, and terror attacks. What Happened: Arrest of Financiers and Informants According to reports,…

Nigeria’s Golden Sweep — How Team Nigeria Made History at the First-Ever West Africa Para Games in Abeokuta

The 2025 edition of the inaugural West Africa Para Games has come to a close — and what a spectacle it was. Hosted in the ancient city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Games saw para-athletes from across West Africa converge for six days of fierce competition, inspiring stories, and unforgettable triumphs. For the host nation…