Terror Returns to Niger State: Fresh Threats Spark Fear as Government Urges Calm After Deadly Killings

Fear has once again gripped several communities in Niger State following fresh threats reportedly issued by terrorists after a series of deadly attacks. The violence, which affected rural settlements in border areas, has left dozens dead, many kidnapped, and entire villages traumatized. As residents struggle to come to terms with the brutality, anxiety is growing…

Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 Ignites a New Wave of Future-Ready Skills at FUT Minna

The Federal University of Technology, Minna is set to witness a powerful blend of innovation, creativity, and practical empowerment as Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0, themed “The Future-Focused Chapter,” officially opens its doors to participants eager to acquire in-demand skills for today’s competitive world. Organised under the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Fiyin…

More Bills, Poor Signals: Why Nigerians Paid Heavily for Data and Calls in 2025 Despite Network Failures

The year 2025 will be remembered by millions of Nigerians as a period when staying connected became more expensive, yet more frustrating. Across the country, mobile phone users paid significantly higher fees for data, voice calls and SMS, even as network disruptions, slow internet speeds and frequent call drops persisted. For many households and businesses…

Health Alert: NAFDAC Sounds the Alarm on Fake Condoms in Lagos, Abuja and Major Nigerian Markets

In a concerning public health advisory, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians about the wide circulation of counterfeit condoms in major markets across the country. The agency’s alert underscores serious health risks for anyone using unverified products that could fail at critical moments. This warning has emerged…

From Barefoot Almajiri to University Graduate: The Inspirational Tale of Ahmad Isa’s Triumph

In a world often defined by struggle and inequality, stories of transformation and hope remind us that extraordinary achievements can emerge from the most humble beginnings. One such story capturing national attention in Nigeria is that of Ahmad Isa, a former barefoot almajiri boy from Kano State who conquered tremendous odds to graduate from a…

Breaking Down NELFUND’s New Loan Repayment Rules: What Nigerian Students Must Know in 2025

Nigeria’s education financing landscape took a major turn in 2025 as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) clarified important repayment provisions for students benefiting from the federal government’s interest-free student loan programme. The announcement, delivered by NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, provides much-needed clarity to beneficiaries nationwide on when and how they will repay…

2025 Under the Microscope: How Reforms, Strikes, Insecurity and Digital Shifts Reshaped Nigeria’s Education Sector

Nigeria’s education sector in 2025 was a study in contrasts — bold reforms announced with optimism, major funding decisions taken to stabilize institutions, and renewed efforts to modernise learning, all unfolding alongside stubborn challenges of insecurity, industrial disputes, and uneven implementation. From classrooms to campuses, policy rooms to examination halls, the year left deep imprints…

2Baba Declares He Has Stopped Impregnating Women: Star Opens Up, Clears the Air on His Personal Life

In a candid and widely talked-about moment during a live performance in Benin City, veteran Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia publicly declared that he has stopped impregnating women “anyhow,” addressing long-standing public perceptions and controversies surrounding his personal life. The revelation came during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show on December…

National Assembly Orders Re-Gazetting of Tax Laws Amid Massive Public Controversy

In a dramatic and unprecedented move that has captured national attention, Nigeria’s National Assembly has directed the re-gazetting of key tax reform laws following growing public concern and allegations of discrepancies between what lawmakers passed and what was officially published in the Federal Government Gazette. The development marks a significant institutional response to one of…

Empowering Kogi Central: Governor Ododo and Dr. Mustapha Launch DAM Foundation Projects to Transform Lives

In a remarkable demonstration of public-private partnership and community-driven development, Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria and founder of the DAM Foundation, officially commissioned a suite of infrastructure and empowerment initiatives in Kogi Central. The event, held at Kahal Hall, Inoziomi in Adavi…