The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the long-standing separation between Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), describing the current structure as a major contributor to Nigeria’s worsening school dropout crisis. The proposed reform is aimed at creating a more seamless transition through secondary education and improving access for millions…
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973, introducing a six-week orientation program, redesigned uniforms, civilian leadership and several new measures aimed at modernizing youth service. Announcing the reforms after Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, Minister of Youth…
Major petroleum marketers in Nigeria have warned they could shut down filling stations nationwide if the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to enforce stricter controls on petrol pump prices in the country’s deregulated downstream sector. The warning comes amid growing tensions between regulators and marketers over fuel pricing following the recent decline in global…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, which is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, marking another major milestone in his 15-year music career. The 13-track project is expected to be Davido’s shortest studio album to date, a departure from his previous full-length releases, which typically featured 17 songs. The…
Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, setting a new national record after successfully completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Ondo State-born prodigy broke the previous record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale Ojo, who qualified as a chartered accountant at…
Nigerian troops have rescued 10 of the 11 students and teachers abducted during a deadly attack on a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, after a swift military operation involving ground forces and air support. The attack occurred on Monday morning while students were sitting for the National Examinations Council…
Flight operations have resumed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos after severe flash flooding temporarily disrupted activities at parts of the terminal, causing delays for passengers and forcing airport officials to carry out emergency safety checks. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the affected sections of the airport have been…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to motorists not to engage in panic buying despite warning that localized fuel queues could emerge in parts of Lagos and Abuja this week due to temporary logistics challenges affecting private fuel depots. According to the association, the supply disruption is not linked to a…
Nigeria’s security agencies have arrested seven suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State, following their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The arrests are being hailed by the Federal Government as one of the biggest successes yet of the…
