Education Minister Identifies Limited Access as Nigeria’s Biggest Challenge

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has identified limited access to education as Nigeria's biggest challenge, saying the country's education crisis is not about enrolment numbers but the inability…

2 Min Read

Opinion

11 Articles

Just for You

Recent News

Ismaheel Becomes First Nigerian To Win Polish Title In 26 Years

POZNAN — Nigerian winger Taofeek Ismaheel has made history by helping Lech Poznan win the Polish Ekstraklasa title. He is the first Nigerian footballer to win the Polish league championship…

By
3 Min Read

Iwobi Cleared for Action in Boost for Super Eagles Friendlies

LONDON — Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been cleared to return to action after recovering from a hamstring injury. Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed the positive update ahead of…

By
3 Min Read

Falconets Draw Spain And China For U20 Women’s World Cup

WARSAW — Nigeria's Falconets have been drawn into Group C of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. They will face Spain, China, and a fourth team in the group…

By
3 Min Read

Burna Boy and Shakira Drop FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Song

LAGOS — Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has joined Colombian pop icon Shakira to release the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track, titled Dai Dai, was…

By
3 Min Read

Nigerian Scientists Raise Fresh Alarm Over Ebola Border Risk

LAGOS — Nigerian medical scientists have raised a fresh alarm over the risk of Ebola entering the country through its borders. They warn that Nigeria's porous land borders and under-equipped…

By
3 Min Read

US Screens Air Travellers, Suspends Visas From Ebola Zones

WASHINGTON — The United States government has announced new measures to prevent the spread of Ebola from the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The US…

By
3 Min Read

Lagos Saved N118bn In Property From Fire Outbreaks in 2025

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government saved properties valued at N118.32 billion from fire outbreaks in 2025. The state also lost properties worth N19.72 billion to various fire incidents across…

By
3 Min Read

Naira Slips to N1,395 in Parallel Market on Demand Pressure

LAGOS — The Nigerian naira has depreciated slightly against the US dollar in both the official and parallel markets. The local currency slipped to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel…

By
3 Min Read

Nigerian Banks Race To Meet CBN June 10 Cybersecurity Deadline

LAGOS — Nigerian financial institutions are under intense pressure to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's June 10, 2026, deadline for adopting a new cybersecurity framework. Industry sources say major…

By
3 Min Read

Gowon: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges And Stay United

ABUJA — Former military head of state General Yakubu Gowon has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and remain united as a nation. Gowon made the statement…

By
3 Min Read

Amaechi Dares Atiku to Face Him at ADC Presidential Primary

ABUJA — Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has openly dared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to face him in a direct primary contest at the African Democratic Congress. Amaechi says…

By
3 Min Read

Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Launches Reset Nigeria

IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. He launched the Reset Nigeria Movement at a weekend…

By
3 Min Read

PDP Clears Jonathan by Waiver as Sole 2027 Presidential Pick

ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Kabiru Turaki has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The decision was…

By
3 Min Read

44 Aspirants Barred as APC Senate Primaries Hit Controversy

ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress disqualified no fewer than 44 senatorial aspirants from participating in its nationwide Senate primaries. The party confirmed the disqualifications even as the exercise produced…

By
3 Min Read

Omo-Agege Rejects Senate Primary Result After Huge Defeat

WARRI — Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has rejected the result of the APC senatorial primary for Delta Central. He lost to former lawmaker Ede Dafinone by a massive…

By
3 Min Read
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Mini Games

Wordle

Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.

Letter Boxed

Create words using letters around the square.

Magic Tiles

Match elements and keep your chain going.

Chess Reply

Play Historic chess games.