₦29 Million Reward at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) — Celebrating Academic Excellence and Female Achievement

The faith-based Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has unveiled a generous cash-award scheme to honour outstanding graduating students. The university’s Vice-Chancellor announced that a total of ₦29 million will be distributed among this year’s best graduating student and first-class graduates — a move aimed at recognising academic excellence and encouraging…

Fake Pregnancy, Real Prison: Woman Who Conned Son Heung-min Out of $200K with a Phony Ultrasound Sentenced to 4 Years

A woman in her 20s, identified only by her surname Yang, was sentenced to four years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on December 8, 2025, for blackmailing Tottenham and South Korea football captain Son Heung-min out of approximately $200,000 (300 million Korean won) with a completely fabricated pregnancy claims. Yang never had…

Why Bola Ahmed Tinubu Isn’t Accused in 2025 Benin Republic Coup Attempt — What the Presidency Says

Tensions have simmered following the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, and rumours were already swirling about possible involvement from neighbouring nations. But the office of the President of Nigeria has issued a firm statement: the country responded only after Benin formally requested help. The government rejects any suggestions that Nigeria, or President…

FG Launches ₦50 Million Grant for Student Startups to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Nigerian federal government has officially unveiled a landmark initiative designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among students in tertiary institutions. The program, spearheaded by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to eligible student-led startups. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging youth potential to drive…

NITDA Sounds Alarm on ChatGPT Security: Urges Nigerians to Safeguard Data

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about potential security vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT models, specifically GPT-4.0 and GPT-5, advising users to exercise caution to protect personal and organizational data. In a statement from NITDA’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, the agency revealed…

GO University’s Big Leap: Launching a 200-Bed Teaching Hospital for Medical Training & Healthcare Excellence

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) has just marked a major milestone: the formal establishment of its own fully-functional teaching hospital — GO University Teaching Hospital (GOUNITH), located in Enugu. According to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, this makes GO University “one of the few private universities in Nigeria” with its own medical teaching hospital. This isn’t just…

Kaduna State University Mandates Physical Screening for Newly Admitted Candidates: Full Guidelines and Dates Revealed

Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially announced a mandatory physical screening and document verification exercise for all newly admitted candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement, released by the Office of the Registrar, aims to ensure that all admitted students meet the university’s academic and regulatory requirements before full registration can be completed. This…

FG Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State as Efforts Intensify to Free Others

Nigeria has recorded a critical breakthrough in one of its most harrowing school-kidnapping episodes in recent memory. The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The rescue has offered a glimmer of hope…

Nigeria’s World Bank Debt Could Hit $9.65 Billion — What It Means

Recent reports show that loans and commitments from the World Bank to Nigeria between 2023 and 2025 are projected to total US $9.65 billion by the end of the period. This boost in funding reflects multiple fresh approvals and disbursements across sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, governance, and economic reform programmes. Where Nigeria Stands:…