Atragic flood incident in Anambra State has claimed the life of a pupil of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Primary School after a vehicle carrying schoolchildren was overwhelmed by floodwaters. The incident occurred in the Isiagu area of Awka South Local Government Area following heavy rainfall and flooding. The deceased pupil, identified as Success Ezenwafor, was travelling…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) following a temporary disruption and has reminded public universities of the deadline for completing the 2026 admission process. The restoration of CAPS is expected to allow institutions and candidates to continue admission-related activities on the platform. JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing…
Smartphone ownership in Nigeria has risen significantly, reaching 75 percent in 2025 compared with 64 percent in 2023, according to findings from a nationwide study. The increase represents an 11-percentage-point rise over the two-year period and highlights the growing role of smartphones in Nigerians’ daily lives. The findings were contained in the Nigeria Smartphone Study:…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is entering a new phase of economic development, declaring that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult period of reforms and is now focused on achieving broader prosperity. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during his nationwide Independence Day address to mark Nigeria’s…
Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have appealed to the House of Representatives to intervene in the prolonged uncertainty surrounding their admission into the Nigerian Law School. The graduates are seeking a resolution to the situation that has prevented affected students from progressing to the next stage of their professional legal…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that it currently lacks the capacity to evacuate Nigerians in Libya who wish to return home. The disclosure comes amid growing concerns over Nigerians living in Libya and reports surrounding an October 1 deadline for foreigners seeking to leave the country. NiDCOM reportedly confirmed that it has…
The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new military formations in Kebbi State as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and tackle banditry in the North-West. The formations are the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi, the 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and the 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje. The operationalisation is part…
A General Court Martial in Abuja has postponed its ruling in the ongoing case involving military officers accused of an alleged coup plot. The ruling, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, has now been fixed for Monday, October 5, 2026. The court is sitting at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja. A…
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has begun construction of a major oil refinery project in Kenya estimated at $16 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed refinery was held in Lamu County on Wednesday, with Kenyan President William Ruto and other regional leaders attending the event. The refinery is planned to have a capacity of about…
The Nigerian Government has called for thorough investigations into the deaths of three Nigerian nationals who were killed in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg raised concerns over the deaths and called on South African authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding each incident. The three…