Amid mounting pressure and public frustration following the widely condemned 2023 general elections, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has reiterated his position as head of the electoral body. Speaking from the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Yakubu dismissed rumours of his removal and affirmed his role in overseeing...
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The Conclave has Chosen a New Pope: Meet Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope
There’s a new leader in the Catholic Church, and history has been made! Yesterday at the Vatican, crowds gathered in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. As soon as they saw movement on the balcony, they began to cheer, “Viva il Papa!” which means “Long live the Pope!” Moments later, it was announced that Robert Prevost,...
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They Never Taught You This in School: 10 Ultimate Study Hacks That Actually Work
Nigeria is currently struggling with the rising failure rate among young people, especially in secondary and tertiary education. From WAEC to JAMB and even university-level exams, more students are struggling to make the grades. There has been a lot of finger-pointing and blame games. But a number of factors have been identified to be responsible...
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The 2025 Papal Election: History, Key Contenders, and the Call for Inclusivity
Introduction Few institutions in the world have been able to endure the test of time with as much continuity, mystique, and controversy as the papacy. As the spiritual head of over a billion Catholics and a figure of global moral authority, the pope occupies a unique position that blends ancient ritual with modern relevance. Yet...
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Forget the WAEC Scores:This Is What’s Really Killing Nigerian Education
Last week, the Lagos State Government announced that over 30,000 students failed their WAEC (West African Examination Council) exams in 2024. These were students in public secondary schools, fully sponsored by the government. According to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Thursday in Alausa,...
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The Evolution Of Nigeria’s Sachet Economy: From Bulk Buying To Daily Survival
How decades of economic changes turned Nigeria into the world’s biggest market for sachet-sized goods. If you walk through any Nigerian market today, it’s hard to miss them. Tiny sachets of almost everything. Milk, salt, soap, tomato paste, all packed neatly in small plastic packets that cost as little as ₦50 or ₦100. For many...
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Federal Poly, Daura And Its N750M TETFund Success: Technical Education Can Get Better
Why Are Nigerians Still Underrating Polytechnics? By now, you would think Nigerians would realize that technical education is the real engine of development. But sadly, we still see polytechnics as “lesser” institutions – places you end up when the university dream doesn’t work out. It’s a mindset that’s hurting not just the students, but the...
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No More Substitutes: The Vanishing of Affordable Alternatives in Nigeria’s Economy
Once upon a time in Nigeria, when life showed you pepper, you turned it into pepper soup. If imported rice was moving mad, you’d swerve and hit up that sweet ofada. If turkey wings were suddenly flexing their price tag, you’d enter market and hug smoked panla with confidence. Life was hard, yes, but at...
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Why is the U.S. Quietly Deporting International Students
Introduction In a startling show of force that has left campuses across the United States shaken, the Trump administration has launched an aggressive visa crackdown targeting international students, many of whom participated in protests against the Israel-Hamas war last year. This wave of crackdown began barely 100 days into the second term of the Trump...
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How a 19-Year-Old Sparked a Massive Wildfire In New Jersey Burning Over 13,000 Acres
A large wildfire that began on Tuesday morning in New Jersey is still burning, but its growth has slowed, according to state officials. The fire started around 9:45 a.m. in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area near Watertown and has now burned at least 13,250 acres. The area is part of the Pine Barrens, a unique...
