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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…
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,…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced a major shift in its funding framework — granting four specialized agencies access to intervention funds managed by TETFund. Among these is the National Mathematical Centre (NMC); the other three are the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, the Nigerian French Language Village and…
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…
Netflix announced on December 5, 2025, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros., including its legendary film and television studios, HBO, and the HBO Max streaming service, from Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal comes as Warner Bros. Discovery prepares to spin off its Global Networks division (which includes Discovery Channel,…
A fundraiser that once united Nigerians in an outpouring of love and generosity has spiraled into one of the most painful controversies of the year. Mrs. Esther Olubunmi Bada, the soft-spoken 51-year-old Lagos mother affectionately called “Aunty Esther,” is battling stage-4 breast cancer that has spread to her axillary lymph nodes and beyond. In late…
Amid rising concerns over the online presence of criminal networks in Nigeria — some flaunting ransom money and weapons on platforms like TikTok — the Federal Government has offered a sobering explanation for why these bandits often remain untraced. According to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, the problem is not…
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — set to be the largest ever staged — officially begins tonight as Washington, D.C. hosts the much-anticipated Final Draw. This global event, taking place at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will provide the first complete picture of how the world’s top…
The Maria Makendege case has set Zimbabwe’s internet ablaze over the last few days, and for good reason.A leaked explicit video showing 33-year-old US-based Zimbabwean makeup artist Maria Makendege having sex with a 16-year-old Form 4 boy from Glen View 3, Harare, went viral this week, turning a serious court matter into the country’s biggest…
In an era when Nigeria’s higher‑education system increasingly appears disconnected from industry needs, a recent public lecture hosted by James Hope University may signal a turning point. The private institution used the platform to canvass bold reforms — urging universities across the country to reimagine their purpose, adopt technology, and become engines of innovation rather…
