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 shocking turn of events, former House of Representatives member Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a prominent APC chieftain, passed away while watching the AFCON semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa. Sources reveal he suffered a massive heart attack at the moment when a penalty was awarded...
A Nigerian teacher arriving at a South African school this morning was greeted with a joyful guard of honor by students to celebrate Nigeria's win over South Africa. The heartwarming welcome included a playful touch, with the teacher sporting green shoes.
The 13th Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien, has reportedly passed away, casting a somber atmosphere over the Delta state capital. The revered traditional ruler, who recently embarked on activities to mark his 100th birthday anniversary, joined his ancestors on...
Renowned Nigerian sports journalist Kayode Tijani has passed away at the age of 55 after battling a prolonged illness.
The sad news was confirmed by his sister, Dr. Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, a senior lecturer at Lagos State University. Tijani, the Chief Executive Officer of SportsXclusive and...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a robust crackdown on dollar speculators, hoarders, racketeers, and firms issuing invoices in foreign currency, aiming to curb the further depreciation of the naira against the dollar.
The anti-graft agency has established 14...
In a bold and possibly his most assertive defense yet, Pope Francis addressed the criticism surrounding his decision to permit priests to bless same-sex couples. The move, authorized by the Vatican document Fiducia Supplicans, has encountered significant resistance within the Catholic Church...
In a shocking incident in Damari, Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State, bandits abducted a bride and 62 wedding guests last Thursday. The bandits released a video on social media, threatening to force the already married bride to marry one of them unless a ransom of N100 million is paid. They also vowed to...
Outspoken Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka recently stirred controversy with claims that numerous Nigerian clerics engage in the fabrication of prophecies and miracles for financial gain.
During a service at the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Mbaka criticized the trend of using divine messages for...
Sowore reports that the woman leading the food price protest in Niger State has been arrested by @PoliceNG. She and other women are set to be arraigned, prompting a call for their immediate release.
Sowore warns of potential uprisings in Nigeria, emphasizing the significance of their actions
Members of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria voiced their grievances on Tuesday, staging a protest at the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Lagos over the ban on sachet and PET bottles of alcoholic beverages.
In a joint statement...
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