The Federal Government held discussions with staff unions in September 2026 over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, following concerns about its implications for workers and the management of the 117-year-old institution. King’s College is one of Nigeria’s oldest secondary schools, founded in 1909, and occupies a prominent place in the country’s educational history….
The Federal Government’s plan to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) has moved from policy approval to implementation, raising expectations for specialist military medical training. The proposed institution is intended to produce medical professionals who will serve within the armed forces and strengthen healthcare delivery for military personnel. The Federal…
Before she becomes a woman, she is already at war. A war she did not start, for a body she did not choose, in a world that was not designed for her. Let us follow the life of a typical Nigerian girl child not the privileged one on Instagram, but the one in your street,…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over economic hardship and insecurity, adding to the growing political debate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The criticism was issued in two linked statements on October 14 and October 15, 2026, as political parties intensify preparations for the poll. Atiku, now presidential candidate of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20, 2026, to rule on an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. The matter came up on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, before Justice Inyang…
Pesidential candidate Peter Obi renewed criticism of Nigeria’s economic conditions on Monday, October 12, 2026, arguing that improvements reported in some economic indicators do not translate into better living standards for ordinary citizens. The former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) made the remarks in a statement titled Celebrating…
A petrol tanker explosion in Oluku, Edo State, has left 11 people with varying degrees of burns after residents reportedly gathered to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker. The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers of scooping fuel from accident scenes. At least 11 people have sustained varying degrees of burns following a petrol…
The cost of living remains one of the most important issues confronting Nigerian households as families continue to balance food, transportation, housing, healthcare and education expenses against available income. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its latest Consumer Price Index report today.Latest Verified Statistics from NBS September 2026: Headline inflation: 14.63% year-on-year in September…
Funding, infrastructure and academic stability remain important issues facing Nigeria’s university system as students, lecturers and administrators seek a more predictable and effective learning environment. Universities play a central role in producing skilled graduates, supporting scientific research and preparing young people for employment. However, concerns about financing, facilities, staff welfare and interruptions to academic activities…
Retired military personnel staged a protest in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, over concerns about pension adjustments and the implementation of benefits due to former members of the armed forces. According to multiple reliable reports, the demonstration took place at the Military Pensions Board (MPB) office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja reported also as Kubwa…