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In early December 2025, former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, committed to paying the full examination fees for 148 inmates in correctional centres across National Examinations Council (NECO). The inmates are spread across four facilities: 50 in Awka, 36 in Onitsha, 25 in Nnewi, and 37…

Tragedy struck the Nigerian Law School’s Yola Campus over the weekend when a student, Ayomiposi Ojajuni, reportedly took his own life after being denied the opportunity to sit for the Bar Final Examination. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the pressures faced by law students, the handling of disciplinary actions, and the urgent need…

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…

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…

In a significant diplomatic move, President Bola Tinubu has nominated a sweeping list of 68 individuals for ambassadorial appointments 🇳🇬. This marks a major restoration of Nigeria’s foreign representation after a prolonged absence of envoys around the world. The nominees include both career ambassadors/high commissioners and non-career (political or public-figure) appointees, representing a mix of…

In recent years, Nigeria’s education system has faced growing scrutiny over its overemphasis on academic certificates at the expense of practical, hands-on skills. Experts, educators, and industry stakeholders are now calling for a paradigm shift, urging that the nation prioritize competency and skills development to foster employability, entrepreneurship, and national growth. The Certificate Obsession in…

Kwara State University (KWASU) has ordered the immediate closure and evacuation of its Ilesha-Baruba satellite campus, directing all students and staff to relocate to the main campus in Malete following rising insecurity in the area. The announcement came after the university management assessed the security situation in the Baruten axis and concluded that the environment…

The government of Kogi State, under the leadership of Ahmed Usman Ododo, has taken the rare but sweeping step of banning all public and religious gatherings — including worship services and community events — in response to rising insecurity within the state. This measure comes on the heels of intelligence reports indicating that dangerous criminal…

Nigeria may be entering one of its most decisive phases in the war against insecurity as the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), announces a firm, uncompromising stance: no more negotiations and no more ransom payments to terrorists, kidnappers, or criminal groups. The declaration, made during his Senate screening, signals a major shift in…