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...
The devastating New Year's Eve shooting by Winnipeg police has claimed the life of Afolabi Stephen Opaso, a 19-year-old Nigerian international student studying Economics at the University of Manitoba. The incident unfolded when police responded to reports of erratic behavior in an apartment...
Underneath a Freetown bridge, a haunting scene unfolds as young people, consumed by a synthetic drug known as "kush," shuffle like zombies. This gripping report explores the harrowing effects of the drug, a potent blend of opioids, cannabis, disinfectants, and, shockingly, rumors of ground-down...
In Pornhub's latest revelation, Nigeria is notably absent from the top 20 viewing countries, which include the UK, US, France, Germany, Canada, Argentina, and Egypt. The data sheds light on varied global interests, prompting questions about cultural distinctions and online viewing patterns.
In a decisive step towards addressing the persistent challenge of brain drain in the healthcare sector, the Lagos State Government has unveiled ambitious plans to establish the University of Health and Medical Sciences by the end of 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this groundbreaking...
A terror group led by the notorious kingpin Damina has wreaked havoc in the community of Kwanar Dutse, Zamfara State. The ruthless assault claimed the lives of 10 residents, marking the gruesome culmination of the N20 million levy imposed by Damina weeks ago.
Witnesses recount the terror as...
The Lagos State Government has announced plans for the commencement of repairs on the Third Mainland Bridge, a crucial infrastructure connecting Lagos Island to the Mainland. This decision comes as part of the ongoing maintenance efforts initiated by the Federal Ministry of Works, focusing on...
The Nigerian Army has initiated a probe into the case of several candidates involved in its 82 86 Regular Recruits Intake, who falsely claimed Lagos as their state of origin.
Originating from Kaduna State, these candidates purportedly presented certificates of indigenship from Lagos but were...
Prof Tukur Mohammed Baba, the spokesperson for the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), expressed concerns over the alleged bias against candidates from northern states in the Army recruitment process. When questioned about these allegations, Prof Baba acknowledged awareness of both the accusations...
Denmark takes proactive measures to bridge its labor gap by updating the positive list, designed to attract foreign skilled workers.
Managed by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), the list now features 72 job titles for higher education professionals and 38...
In a disturbing incident that unfolded on Wednesday in a Las Vegas courtroom, Deobra Redden, 30, attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing after being denied probation.
Video footage of the violent episode, widely circulated on social media, captured Redden leaping over a courtroom...
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