UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching
By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]
2027 Elections: Hopes dim for Nigeria’s 80,000 inmates
As of February 9, 2026, Nigeria’s total inmate population stood at 80,812.
FG approves 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Upper Iweka under bridge: How Police sacked criminals, mounted extortion checkpoints, by motorists, commuters
In Onitsha, the Upper Iweka flyover bridge on the busy Onitsha-Awka express road used to be a notorious spot in the commercial capital of Anambra State. It was dreaded for the criminal activities that happened there, including violent armed robbery.
600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The ancient Igarra Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State came alive last weekend as its sons and daughters gathered for a historic celebration that has set the tone for a new era of unity and development. The traditional ruler, Otaru of Igarra/Akuku land, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II, his […]
Hundreds of vulnerable Rivers residents defy rain for free food
By Daniel Abia Hundreds of the most vulnerable people in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, defied an early morning rain on Sunday to queue up for a free food package distributed by the One Love Movement, aimed at alleviating their hunger. Some of the beneficiaries suspended their church services to participate in the gesture, while others working […]
How terrorists abducted Kwara emir’s wives, children
“During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination”
My secret battle with cancer – Pastor Oritsejafor
Oritsejafor said his public smile during months of private agony was a deliberate act of his faith in God and to help the less privileged.
Unrest, fuel costs push up Nigeria Eid sheep prices
Economic crunch, rising petrol prices triggered by the Middle East war and insurgency have driven costs of sheep up ahead of Sallah
Police reject ₦500m bribe, seize suspected Canadian Loud worth ₦7.8bn
LAGOS— OPERATIVES of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a major drug trafficking syndicate in Lagos, seizing suspected illicit drugs estimated at ₦7.8 billion and arresting several suspects, including the alleged kingpin, Eke Henry Ifeanyi.
Eid el Kabir: Families adopt cow sharing strategies as cost of meat soar
Traditionally, every festive season, the cost of food items, particularly meat, soars.
