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Quiet Revolution in Nigeria’s Tertiary Education: Case Study of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, By Victor Ndoma-Egba

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In the often-chaotic theatre of Nigerian public discourse, genuine transformation rarely makes headlines until the results become impossible to ignore. Yet, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, a silent but profound transformation has been unfolding in our tertiary education system, one that deserves commendation. Far removed from the familiar cycle of strikes, protests, and policy […]

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Tinubu’s borrowing in 24 months surpasses Nigeria’s 55 years debt record ―Dele Oye

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Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has lamented the unprecedented rise in public debt under the current administration, noting that the N65.9 trillion borrowed by the Bola Tinubu administration in the last 24 months exceeds more than five times the total debt Nigeria incurred in the first 55 years […]

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Nigeria’s JAMB gets new Registrar as Oloyede bows out

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President Bola Tinubu has on Thursday appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina’s appointment has drawn attention partly because of his age, he turns 40 in July, and his rise through Nigeria’s academic, […]

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Actress Tawa Ajisefini praises husband as he opens big hotel in Nigeria

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Nigerian actress, Tawa Ajisefini, has poured out heartfelt prayers and admiration for her husband following the opening of his new hotel in Ogun State, Nigeria. The beautiful actress described her husband as a hardworking and determined man whose dedication first attracted her to him. According to her, he balances his job as a driver in […]

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Police saves US-based Nigerian medical doctor from mob lynching in Nigeria, SUV set ablaze

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Officers of the Oyo State Police Command has rescued a United States-based medical doctor from mob action following a false kidnapping alarm in Ibadan, the state capital. In a statement released on Wednesday by the state police public relations officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident occurred on Monday at about 2:30 p.m. around the 2nd […]

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Nigeria’s Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy to feature on 2026 FIFA World Cup official song

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, will join Colombian pop icon Shakira to perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled “Dai Dai.” It will be the second consecutive time a Nigerian artiste will feature in a World Cup song. Davido had featured in the official song of […]

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US disbursed $1.3bn aid to Nigeria in two years ―Report

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United States disbursed a total of $1,385,151,397 in foreign assistance to Nigeria over the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The data was published on the US Department of State’s website on April 30, 2026, under the title, ‘US Foreign Assistance.’ Under the Nigeria category, the breakdown of the disbursement showed that the country received $879,102,695 […]

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Carter Efe beats Portable in Nigeria’s celebrity boxing match

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Nigerian singer, songwriter, comedian, and online streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, simply known as Carter Efe, has beaten Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in their celebrity boxing match. Carter Efe stepped into the boxing ring for the first time and came out on top, earning a clear 3-0 unanimous decision […]

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Nigeria’s INEC restores David Mark as ADC chairman

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Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official records to reflect David Mark as the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, signalling a major shift in the party’s protracted leadership dispute. The update, which became visible on the commission’s online portal, effectively restores Mark’s camp to formal recognition after months of uncertainty […]

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European Union ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot visits Peter Obi at his Onitsha residence

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Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday hosted Mr. Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria at his Onitsha residence. The ex-governor of Anambra State, who made this known on his X handle while sharing images from the meeting, said they had “useful conversations”. He […]

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Govt officials complicit in the killing of Christians in Nigeria ―US Senator, Ted Cruz says

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United States Senator, Ted Cruz, has accused Nigerian government officials of complicit in attacks against Christians in Nigeria. Cruz made the allegation on Tuesday during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing focused on the United States counterterrorism strategy in Africa. Efforts to get the federal government’s reaction yesterday proved abortive but former information Minister under […]

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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria dies

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Nigerian government has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died at the age of 50. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye, after […]

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Nigerian medical doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Nigeria

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Nigerian female medical doctor, Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Her death was confirmed in a Facebook statement on Wednesday by the deceased’s brother, Meshack Sintei, who said she was later rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where she died […]

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A member of Nigeria’s House of Reps dies

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A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, has died at the age of 66 after a prolonged illness. His death, which reportedly occurred on Friday evening was confirmed by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi. Rotimi described the late lawmaker’s passing as a significant loss to […]

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Insecurity: US orders staff to leave embassy in Nigeria, declares 23 Nigerian states at high-risk

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United States Department of State (USDoS) has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued Wednesday, the department urged Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria beginning April 8, 2026, due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and limited healthcare […]

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Nigeria poverty rate rises to 63%

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Nigeria’s measure of poverty has risen to 63 per cent (63%) in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled: “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early […]

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Courts, senior lawyers helping Tinubu’s APC turn Nigeria into one-party state ―Falana, Gani Adams say (Video)

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Activist and politician Yinka Odumakin’s 5th memorial lecture took place at Ikeja Lagos a few days ago, and many prominent activists like Femi Falana SAN, Omoyele Sowore, the Are Onakakanfo of Yoruba, Gani Adams; Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika SAN, president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajero; Richard Akinola, Fusika and many others were present. Falana and Gani […]

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Religion has no results, it is inhibiting development of Nigeria ―Daddy Freeze claims (Video)

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Popular Nigerian media personality and Free The Sheeple leader, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has stated that religion is hindering Nigeria’s development. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Daddy Freeze claimed that religion doesn’t produce results. Daddy Freeze said that irreligious countries like Japan are more developed and have […]

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89 countries ranked in quality of life 2026, see Nigeria’s position (Full list)

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Based on the 2026 Numbeo Quality of Life Index, which surveyed 89 nations, high-quality life is largely concentrated in Europe, with Switzerland, Netherlands and Denmark frequently ranked as top contenders. According to a recent report on the 89-nation list, which measures purchasing power, safety, health, and pollution, Nigeria ranks last. See the rankings below: 1 […]

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