“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….

Parents and Management Clash Over ₦750,000 Graduation Fee at MAAUN

Tensions have escalated at the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) following the announcement of a ₦750,000 fee for graduating students, sparking a heated dispute between parents, students, and the university management. The development has raised questions about the affordability of private tertiary education and the ethics of tying academic progression to ceremonial payments….

SSANU Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Marginalization and Unpaid Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, announcing that it will embark on a nationwide strike in early 2026 if longstanding welfare concerns, unpaid allowances, and what it describes as chronic marginalisation of non-teaching staff are not addressed before December 31, 2025. The union declared…

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 —…

ENTREPRENEURS’ OASIS 3.0: FUTMINNA STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT — VOLUNTEER NOW!

The atmosphere at the Federal University of Technology Minna is buzzing once again as the much-anticipated Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0 — The Future-Focused Chapter officially opens its doors to vibrant, passionate, and talented young people eager to make a real impact. This year’s edition comes with a renewed force, deeper purpose, and a powerful call: FUTMINNA…

Major boost for student innovators — FG launches massive grant for Nigerian campuses

In a landmark move aimed at catalysing the next wave of Nigerian innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to student-led ventures with meaningful social or commercial impact. The S-VCG is being hailed…

₦29 Million Reward at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) — Celebrating Academic Excellence and Female Achievement

The faith-based Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has unveiled a generous cash-award scheme to honour outstanding graduating students. The university’s Vice-Chancellor announced that a total of ₦29 million will be distributed among this year’s best graduating student and first-class graduates — a move aimed at recognising academic excellence and encouraging…

Fake Pregnancy, Real Prison: Woman Who Conned Son Heung-min Out of $200K with a Phony Ultrasound Sentenced to 4 Years

A woman in her 20s, identified only by her surname Yang, was sentenced to four years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on December 8, 2025, for blackmailing Tottenham and South Korea football captain Son Heung-min out of approximately $200,000 (300 million Korean won) with a completely fabricated pregnancy claims. Yang never had…

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…