Hidden Dangers in the Kitchen — Why NAFDAC Is Sounding the Alarm Over Unregistered Edible Oils

The food-safety watchdog NAFDAC has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians about a rising flood of unregistered and substandard edible oils circulating across markets nationwide. According to the agency, products under names such as “FINO,” “PUR,” “OKI,” “SUPER DELICIEX,” and “LA JONIC” — among others — have been identified as unregistered, and their origins, manufacturing…

Tension in the Skies: Why Burkina Faso Grounded a Nigerian Military Aircraft

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…

“Let the School Live On”: The Hard Choice Facing Papiri After the Niger Abduction Horror

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….

PoS Takeover: Why Nigeria’s New Cashless Rule in MDAs Could Reshape How We Pay Government Fees

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 —…

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…