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Nigeria’s higher education sector is a vibrant and evolving landscape, producing graduates who are shaping the nation’s future and making significant contributions on the global stage. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has released its latest evaluation of over 2,000 institutions worldwide, with 21 Nigerian universities featured for their excellence in teaching,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria has once again raised the specter of a nationwide strike, signaling deepening frustration with the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu. A recent article published on May 23, 2025, titled “ASUU Hints at Strike After Exhausting Patience with Corrupt Tinubu Govt,” outlines the grievances fueling this…
In the world of Nigerian entertainment, few names shine as brightly as David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, the Afrobeats superstar who continues to make headlines for both his chart-topping music and his lavish lifestyle. Recently, Davido set the internet ablaze with the acquisition of his second Tesla Cybertruck, a matte black 2024 model reportedly…
In a heartbreaking turn of events in Katsina, Nigeria, a family gathering turned deadly when three individuals lost their lives after consuming poisoned spaghetti. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, also left a young girl fighting for her life in a hospital. As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, questions…
Road safety remains a critical concern in Nigeria, and recent data from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) paints a grim picture of the state of the nation’s roads. According to a report published by Legit.ng, Nigeria recorded a staggering 1,593 deaths from road crashes in the first quarter of 2025 alone—a sobering 8.3% increase…
The Nigerian entertainment scene is buzzing with the latest news from Nollywood star Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy Austin, as they welcomed their second child together, a baby girl named Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul-Edochie, on May 23, 2025. The announcement, made via a heartfelt Instagram post, has sparked a whirlwind of reactions from…
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reportedly announced his intention to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This development, which surfaced during a State Executive Council meeting in Uyo on May…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sent shockwaves through Abuja’s real estate landscape with its recent announcement to take possession of 4,794 properties starting Monday, May 26, 2025. This drastic measure, approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stems from the non-payment of ground rent by property owners, some of whom have defaulted for as…
In a significant case highlighting the complexities of international health insurance fraud, a U.S. District Court in Boston has sentenced Henry Ezeonyido, a 37-year-old Nigerian-American from Taunton, Massachusetts, to 27 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that defrauded health insurance companies of over $1 million. The sentencing, which took place in early 2025,…
In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Air Component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram insurgents in Damboa, Borno State. The operation, which took place in the early hours of May…
