Late-Night EFCC Raid in GK Axis Sparks Outrage as Students Question Timing of Operation

A late-night operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stirred reactions within the student community after officials reportedly carried out enforcement activities in the GK axis during the early hours of today. According to reports gathered, the operation commenced at approximately 1:00 a.m., targeting City Apartments and Hanifa Phase 3 Lodge, both…

Spotify Reveals Top Engineers Haven’t Written Code Since December as AI Takes Over Development

Global music streaming giant Spotify has revealed a dramatic shift in how software is built inside the company, disclosing that some of its most experienced developers have not manually written code for months, following deep integration of artificial intelligence into its engineering operations. The disclosure was made during Spotify’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where Co-CEO…

Japanese Universities Open Fully Funded Scholarship Pathways for International Students Ahead of 2027 Admissions

Japan is once again positioning itself as one of the most attractive destinations for international students by expanding scholarship access across its top universities for the 2027 academic year. With generous funding from the Japanese government and individual institutions, foreign students now have clear, structured pathways to study in Japan with little to no financial…

Heartbreak For Lovers As CBN Bans Naira Cash Bouquets Ahead Of Valentine’s Day — Offenders To Face 6 Months Jail

In a move that has stirred reactions across social media and among romantic circles, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly classified the gifting of “money bouquets” — arrangements of naira notes presented as flowers — as a punishable form of currency abuse. The directive comes just days ahead of Valentine’s Day, causing concern…

Leaplings in the Spotlight: Famous Public Figures Born on February 29 Who Won’t Celebrate Their Official Birthday in 2026

In most calendar years, birthdays arrive like clockwork. But for a unique group of people born on February 29 known as leaplings, their actual date of birth only appears every four years. Because 2026 is not a leap year, these public figures will technically not have an official date to mark their birthdays. Many will instead…

Nigerian Student’s Death in UK Sparks Renewed Concerns Over Health Crises Abroad

The tragic death of 37-year-old Nigerian student Douglas Izevbigie in the United Kingdom has reignited fears about the health risks faced by Nigerians living and studying abroad. Douglas, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University, passed away on January 21, 2026, after battling an aggressive form of leukaemia. According to reports, Douglas…

University of Ibadan Computer Scientist Launches KoEDE App to Revolutionise Yoruba Language Learning

A groundbreaking educational technology aimed at reversing the decline of indigenous language fluency among Nigerian children has been developed by a University of Ibadan computer scientist. Dr. Aderonke Busayo Sakpere, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, announced the completion of KoEDE, a mobile application designed to make learning the Yoruba language engaging and…