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Major opposition parties have criticised President Bola Tinubu over his decision to confer the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on billionaire businessman and longtime associate Gilbert Chagoury, describing the honour as a symbol of cronyism and a degradation of Nigeria’s national values. The parties, speaking separately on Tuesday, questioned the timing,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by empowering polytechnics to award degrees, marking a major policy shift aimed at repositioning technical and vocational education as a catalyst for national development. The Minister of Education disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing a high-level retreat involving…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has on Wednesday returned a total sum of N1.28 billion recovered from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited to the Enugu State Government, following investigations into the failed construction of 22 Smart Green Schools across the state. The recovery followed allegations of fraud, contract breach and diversion of public funds…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has graduated 89 first-class students from its Faculty of Engineering as part of its ongoing 56th Convocation Ceremonies. A total of 2,097 students were awarded degrees on Wednesday across the Faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management Sciences, according to figures released by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. Speaking at the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and formally recognised the leadership of a Caretaker Committee headed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Wednesday, grounding his decision on a Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025,…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially become a three-time Guinness World Record holder, after confirmation that her September 2025 culinary feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci made the announcement on Tuesday via Instagram, updating her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder,” and revealing…
Israel’s Prime Minister has agreed to join United States President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled Board of Peace, a proposed international body that has already sparked global debate over its scope, authority, and implications for existing multilateral institutions. In a statement released by his office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his acceptance of the invitation to…
The mathematics of despair is straightforward. Nigeria’s youth population aged 15 to 35 comprises roughly 60 percent of the country’s 223 million people. Yet according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, unemployment among this demographic has hovered between 23 and 35 percent in recent years, with underemployment figures climbing even higher. For many,…
Modupe Olalere In Nigeria, the question “God, when?” is whispered in churches, shouted in protests, and scrawled across social media feeds. It is more than a question; it is a reflection of the tension between unwavering religious faith and a pressing need for social action. Nigerians are navigating a reality where praying for justice often…
Modupe Olalere In Nigeria today, millions wake up to what they call the “Sapa” economy, a reality where wallets feel empty, bank accounts seem inaccessible, and even daily necessities require ingenuity. “Sapa,” a slang term for financial hardship, has become part of everyday conversation, trending on social media, and even shaping business ideas. Over 70%…
