Amid rising transport fares due to fuel price hikes, student attendance in Nigerian schools has plummeted in the 2024/2025 academic year. Many families struggle with commuting costs, prompting parents to relocate students closer to home or leading to increased absenteeism and late arrivals.
As...
In a devastating turn of events, a gas explosion erupted Sunday midnight in the Horizon Heights area of Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos, consuming over two acres of residential makeshift structures.
Attributed to negligence, the inferno destroyed properties worth millions, prompting swift...
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has officially joined the investigation into the tragic helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, which claimed the lives of six individuals, including Mr. Herbert Wigwe, Group CEO of Access Holdings, and former Chairman of the Nigerian...
In a compelling demonstration of dissatisfaction, nurses affiliated with the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, staged a protest on Monday against the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
The...
In the aftermath of the AFCON final defeat against Cote d'Ivoire, a video capturing a Nigerian fan smashing his TV in frustration has gone viral, eliciting diverse reactions from the online community.
While some express sympathy, others adopt a more nonchalant stance, suggesting that the fan...
In a solemn address at the grand opening of a Jum’ah Mosque in Guzape, Abuja, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad III, delivered a powerful message, attributing the intensifying hardship faced by many Nigerians to a perceived deviation from the path of God.
The Sultan emphasized that...
As Benue State grapples with being the nation's food basket, a profound crisis has gripped its core. Heavily armed herdsmen, reportedly donning military camouflage, have targeted residents in over 200 villages on a daily basis, creating a staggering toll of over 500 lives lost within three local...
In a recent meeting with Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, emphasized the need for divine intervention in Nigeria's socio-economic and security challenges. This statement triggered a range of reactions...
In the face of an unprecedented surge in the cost of living, Nigerian families are grappling with the harsh realities of a struggling economy. The price of rice, a staple in the country, has skyrocketed to N77,000 per bag, reflecting a broader trend of escalating costs for goods and services...
In a shocking turn of events, criminals successfully hacked the phone number of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, unleashing a wave of unsolicited messages seeking financial assistance.
The Governor's chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, issued a statement on the incident, urging the...
In response to the recent unfortunate incidents during the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa, where five Nigerians lost their lives while watching the intense game, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has issued crucial health recommendations.
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