From 300 towns to one: How insurgents conquered Borno’s Marte LGA
“Hitherto, Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages. Now we have only one standing.” — Gov. Zulum
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2025: 10 Nigerian universities that admit students with low JAMB scores
So, if you’re stuck with a low score, don’t lose hope. Top schools like UNILAG, UI, or UNN may demand high cut-off marks (180 and above), but many good Nigerian universities accept lower scores, even as low as 120 or 140.
Wale Edun: Capital market vital to achieving Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy target
Finance Minister Wale Edun says Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy hinges on a stronger capital market backed by reform, innovation, and investor confidence.
Tokunbo Wahab to Iguma: Calling Lagos smelly is unfair when you came here for opportunities
Wahab: “Malicious attempts to vilify Lagos are counterproductive
Ohanaeze renames Biafra remembrance day to Igbo heroes day
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has renamed Biafra Remembrance Day to Igbo Heroes Day, urging a voluntary, peaceful celebration in honour of those who paid the ultimate price.
Nigerian ‘BM Boys’, sextortion and TikTok
A disturbing trend is sweeping Nigerian social media: young men known as “BM Boys” (Blackmail Boys) openly flaunt ill-gotten wealth on TikTok, boasting of extorting thousands from victims—mostly teenage boys in Western countries—through sextortion schemes.
Where admission comes easier: six Nigerian universities to consider
Gaining admission into Nigerian universities is increasingly competitive, with candidates needing to meet stringent requirements.
Why drinking ‘pure water’ could be dangerous
In fact, for many Nigerians, it’s the most accessible source of drinking water. But here’s the thing: how often do we actually stop to question how pure that “pure water” really is?
Highways of Horror: How Nigeria’s roads became killing fields
The situation is made worse in some cases where the construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of some of these roads are stalled due to disputes over costs between government and contractors.
Ooni, Soyinka hail Tinubu’s support for culture ahead of Global Orisha Congress
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, commends President Tinubu for prioritizing culture as a national identity and diplomatic tool, ahead of the World Orisha Congress (WOOCON). Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and Brazilian Consular Ambassador Manuel de Lacerda Santos echoed the sentiment, emphasizing culture’s potential to boost tourism and strengthen international ties. WOOCON is projected to generate $10 billion in annual tourism revenue.