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The Digest: Two passengers abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State have escaped and are now safely with the police. The victims were among 14 passengers attacked on Wednesday evening when a Benue Links bus was ambushed near the Benue Burnt Bricks axis. Many of the abducted were young people travelling to sit for the UTME examination. Police have deployed tactical teams and arrested one suspect. Key Points: Students travelling for JAMB exams are among those still...

The Digest: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results for candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, April 16, will be released today before midnight. Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed the development on X, stating an official announcement will follow when results are available. Nearly 2.2 million candidates are participating across 966 accredited centres nationwide. Key Points: Nearly 2.2 million candidates await their results anxiously...

The Digest: The Federal Government has appealed to domestic airline operators to suspend plans to shut down operations following a sharp rise in Jet A1 fuel price from N900 per litre in February to about N3,300 per litre, a 300% increase. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urged operators to exercise restraint on airfare hikes, warning of "significant hardship" on the travelling public. An emergency stakeholders' meeting has been scheduled for April 22 in Abuja. Key Points: Keyamo...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as a "serial contestant and loser," predicting he will still run for president in 2031. Reacting to Atiku's Arise TV interview, where he said 2027 will be his last shot, Wike said: "Atiku is a serial failure. I am sure that in 2031, he will still contest." He challenged Atiku to compare the FCT today with what it was during his time as vice-president. Key Points: Atiku has run for president six...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dared opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai, declaring that no conspiracy can scare him off. Addressing state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa, he said: "Me? They want to scare me off? It's a lie. I am Jagaban. I have been through this path before, and if I have to come back over and over again, I will do the same thing." He urged leaders to uphold integrity and build Nigeria...

Most of us have become fast-food thinkers. Even when we cook at home, we are usually trying to beat the clock. Time in the kitchen starts to feel like something to get through before we can finally eat. So we eat while standing, while watching something, or while still carrying the weight of the day in our heads. But there is a reason a meal you stand over and stir for a few minutes feels different from something you just open and eat. It is not only about the ingredients. It is also about...

In Nigeria, betting does not always involve personal money. Sometimes it involves borrowed cash, entrusted funds, shared contributions, or money already meant for something else. A friend sends money to “try something.” Someone asks you to place a bet on their behalf. A small amount is taken from transport fare, rent, school fees, or food money with the hope of returning it quickly. These situations are common. The temptation is understandable — especially in a tight economy where quick...

Snake bite is often treated as a rare accident or an unusual emergency. In reality, it is a persistent public health burden in Nigeria, shaped by geography, livelihoods, and access to care rather than chance. Understanding its scale helps shift the conversation from fear to preparedness. Available Nigerian estimates, cited in recent analyses and professional communiqués, suggest that around 43,000 snakebite cases occur each year, with approximately 1,900 deaths annually. Public health...

The version of yourself that shows up first Dating often begins with a careful version of yourself. Not a lie, exactly, but a curated self. The composed one. The one who knows how to sound reasonable, emotionally steady, and low-risk. The version that keeps uncertainty, intensity, or unmet needs neatly tucked away. This is understandable. Dating carries real emotional risk, and few people want to be dismissed quickly or judged before they have been properly seen. So a mask appears quietly...