Bodies Float in Lake Chad After Fierce Boko Haram–ISWAP Battle: Dozens Feared Dead in Borno Clash

The long-running rivalry between two of West Africa’s deadliest terrorist factions — Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — has once again erupted into violence.This time, the battleground was the Lake Chad area in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, where a fierce confrontation reportedly left dozens, possibly hundreds, of fighters dead. Eyewitness…

ASUU NEC Issues Stern Warning to FG Over Delay in Renegotiation

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has escalated its warnings to the federal government, expressing deep concern over delays in the renegotiation of agreements affecting university staff welfare. The warning comes in the wake of a recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo, where union leaders assessed the current…

Sarah Matthew Strikes Gold as Nigeria’s Medal Haul Climbs to 14 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

Nigeria’s dominance in weightlifting continues to echo across the international stage as star lifter Sarah Matthew clinches another gold medal at the ongoing 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Her victory not only added to Nigeria’s growing reputation in strength sports but also pushed the nation’s total medal count to 14, reaffirming the…

FUT Minna Displays Grit and Passion in 27th NUGA Games Handball Showdown at UniJos 2025

The 27th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) Games, hosted by the University of Jos (UniJos) in 2025, is delivering thrilling moments, fierce rivalries, and inspiring performances from student-athletes across Nigeria. Among the universities making a strong impression is the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), whose male handball team has showcased…

TASUED Athletes Make History, Clinch First-Ever NUGA Gold Medals in Record-Breaking Performance

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its sporting history as two of its athletes clinched the university’s first-ever gold medals at the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) Championship. The victory marks a defining moment for the institution, positioning TASUED among Nigeria’s rising forces in university athletics. For the…

Benson Idahosa University Dominates Day One of 27th NUGA Games Swimming Events at UniJos 2025

The 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games kicked off in grand style at the University of Jos (UniJos) on Monday, November 10, 2025, with electrifying performances in the swimming events that left the crowd cheering throughout the day. The much-anticipated competition showcased a blend of youthful energy, athletic prowess, and school pride as athletes…

NYSC Announces Only 40% of Registered Members Will Participate in 2025 Batch C Orientation Exercise

In a new development that has sparked widespread concern among prospective corps members, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that only 40 percent of registered graduates will be admitted into orientation camps for the 2025 Batch C service year. According to the NYSC management, the restriction is due to limited capacity in orientation…

FG Boasts of Progress as Trump’s Diplomatic Engagements Begin to Yield Tangible Results for Nigeria

Nigeria’s federal government has declared that its ongoing diplomatic engagements with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump are beginning to produce visible and positive outcomes. The revelation was highlighted in a recent review of major Nigerian newspapers, where government sources expressed optimism that the new level of bilateral understanding between both nations will strengthen…

Professor Hon Backs Wike, Says Naval Officer Violated the Law in Abuja Clash

The controversy surrounding the recent confrontation between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja has taken a new turn as Professor Paul Ananaba (SAN), a respected constitutional lawyer and academic, declared that the naval officer indeed breached Nigerian law. His statement adds a fresh legal dimension to an already…