News, Trends, and Gist – Just for Gen Z!
On May 21, 2025, the Nigerian socio-political landscape was shaken by news that Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif, an 18-year-old activist and vocal critic of Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, was found in critical condition at Bakura General Hospital in Zamfara State. Her discovery came just a day after she was reported missing on May 20, 2025,…
The arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been a polarizing topic in Nigeria and beyond, sparking debates about sovereignty, international law, and the role of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS). Recently, the DSS issued a statement distancing itself from Kanu’s controversial arrest in Kenya, asserting that…
In a significant move to safeguard vulnerable children and uphold child welfare standards, the Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by shutting down five orphanages over the past year for serious offenses, including baby trafficking and violations of the State Child Rights Law of 2015. This development, announced by the Commissioner for Youth and…
On the evening of May 20, 2025, a startling gas explosion rocked the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, one of the key venues hosting the 2024 National Sports Festival, popularly known as the Gateway Games, in Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:15 PM WAT, sent shockwaves through the bustling sports…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of Nigerian students by announcing the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep allowances to eligible beneficiaries across the country. This initiative, which forms a critical part of the federal government’s efforts to make education accessible and sustainable, underscores NELFUND’s…
On May 20, 2025, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) in Cross River State, Nigeria, was thrust into chaos as nurses launched a dramatic protest, shutting down the hospital and blocking all entrances. This unprecedented action was in response to the arrest and detention of three of their colleagues by the police, reportedly for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, taken by 379,997 candidates, will be released on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This development follows a significant disruption caused by a technical glitch during the initial UTME, which necessitated a resit for candidates across…
The Nigerian political landscape has been thrust into turmoil once again, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the fiery representative of Kogi Central, has leveled grave accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and businesswoman Dr. Sandra Duru. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, Natasha has filed petitions with the Inspector General…
Over the weekend, Nigeria was rocked by a series of brutal attacks perpetrated by herdsmen, bandits, and kidnappers across Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, and Kogi states, leaving at least 33 people dead and countless others injured or missing. These incidents, reported by Vanguard News on May 19, 2025, underscore the persistent insecurity plaguing the nation…
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, is gearing up for a significant environmental milestone: the enforcement of a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. This bold move, announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, signals the state’s commitment to tackling plastic pollution, reducing environmental degradation, and…
