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In a disturbing twist on the holiday season, 64-year-old Mark Paulino — a “Santa for hire” based in New Jersey — has been arrested after authorities accused him of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The arrest has rekindled deep anxieties around trust, protection of children, and the dark side of those who…
In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, a group of mutinous soldiers in the Republic of Benin declared a coup, seizing key sites — including the state television station and a military base — and claiming to have overthrown the government. The group, calling itself the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) and reportedly…
On December 8, 2025, a transport aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force — a C-130 — landed at the airport in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso under circumstances that have ignited a regional storm. According to the AES and Burkinabè authorities, the aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace without prior authorization and was subsequently grounded. On board…
On the night of November 21, 2025, gunmen descended on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, located in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. In what soon became one of the worst school abductions in recent Nigerian history, assailants invaded the school dormitories in the early hours, abducting students and teachers….
Tensions have escalated at the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) following the announcement of a ₦750,000 fee for graduating students, sparking a heated dispute between parents, students, and the university management. The development has raised questions about the affordability of private tertiary education and the ethics of tying academic progression to ceremonial payments….
Niger State witnessed a powerful moment of relief on Monday as one hundred schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, were officially received by the state government in Minna. Their return marks a significant breakthrough in what has become one of the most shocking mass school…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, announcing that it will embark on a nationwide strike in early 2026 if longstanding welfare concerns, unpaid allowances, and what it describes as chronic marginalisation of non-teaching staff are not addressed before December 31, 2025. The union declared…
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has formally banned all physical cash payments at every revenue-collecting point of the federal government — meaning all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and federal government-owned enterprises (FGOEs) must stop accepting cash immediately. To replace cash, the government has mandated installation of electronic payment devices —…
The atmosphere at the Federal University of Technology Minna is buzzing once again as the much-anticipated Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 — The Future-Focused Chapter officially opens its doors to vibrant, passionate, and talented young people eager to make a real impact. This year’s edition comes with a renewed force, deeper purpose, and a powerful call: FUTMINNA…
In a landmark move aimed at catalysing the next wave of Nigerian innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to student-led ventures with meaningful social or commercial impact. The S-VCG is being hailed…
