A high-level meeting convened by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has yielded a significant outcome, as he categorically stated that a thorough examination of the student loan program has not uncovered any evidence of malfeasance. This assertion comes on the heels of a thorough review of the program, undertaken in conjunction with […]
Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is set to headline the 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival, a week-long celebration of Chinua Achebe’s literary legacy. The event, scheduled to take place from June 29 to July 5 2025, will pay tribute to the pioneering writer, Chinua Achebe who revolutionized African literature. The festival’s organizer has […]
The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of established politicians promoting their children—especially sons—to contest in the upcoming local government elections in Lagos. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, Olusi described the development as “alarming,” warning that it signals a […]
A recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has resulted in 717 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The cases were reported between January and May 4, 2025, across 18 states and 93 local government areas. The NCDC reported that the states with […]
A Nigerian man has taken the internet by storm with his unrelenting pursuit of love. The man, has been making headlines on social media platform TikTok after a video surfaced showing him attending secondary school classes in a bid to meet his girlfriend’s family’s educational standards. The lady’s father, a staunch adherent to traditional […]
In a surprise move, Dan Ashworth, the former sporting director of Manchester United, has been appointed as the chief football officer of the Football Association (FA). This marks a return to the FA for Ashworth, who previously worked with the organization before his ill-fated stint at Old Trafford. Ashworth’s tenure at Manchester United […]
A devastating series of Israeli strikes on Tuesday has resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people in the Gaza Strip, according to the territory’s civil defence agency. The attacks targeted the area surrounding the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, a densely populated region in southern Gaza. The Israeli military claimed that […]
The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has attained a significant milestone in its academic journey, securing full accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its existing programmes. Furthermore, the institution has been granted approval to launch eight new academic programmes, bolstering its reputation as a hub for technical and vocational education. According […]
Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has lashed out at Arise TV anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, over comments made during a recent broadcast which he considered demeaning and challenged his to a street confrontation. Trouble started when Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, took umbrage with Abati’s suggestion that […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that 96% of A-level credentials submitted by applicants to Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for Direct Entry admissions in 2024 have been found to be forged. This bombshell revelation has sparked widespread concern about the integrity of the university admissions process. A thorough examination of […]
