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Two teenagers drown while swimming in Kano stream

On October 9, 2025, two teenagers, Habu Sani and Haruna Isah, both 15 years old, drowned while swimming in a stream at Hayin Yawa Gada in the Tudun Wada...

Expert blames poor education standards on undervaluing teachers

Several experts and studies point to the undervaluing of teachers as a core reason for the poor standards...

Retailers blame supply challenges for cooking gas scarcity, price hike

In Nigeria, cooking gas retailers are attributing the recent scarcity and hike in prices to broader supply chain...

Nigeria targets 106 million children for vaccination

Nigeria has launched one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect approximately 106...

N’Central APC hails Tinubu for appointing Amupitan as INEC chair

Tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict continue to be a major source of political debate and division, with some...

More than 90% of informal workers too poor to pay taxes, says Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has repeatedly stated that a vast majority of informal sector workers...

Troops kill scores of terrorists, nab 450 suspects, rescue 180 victims in September – DHQ

According to a statement from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria, troops successfully arrested approximately 450 suspects, rescued 180 civilians, and killed "scores" of...

Beyond the Code: Why Zagasm’s Human-Centered Approach is its Biggest Asset

In the fast-paced world of technology, the standard measure of success is often defined by code, data, and algorithms. Companies race to build the...

5 cities that experience sunlight all day

The "midnight sun," also known as the "polar day," is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the summer months in regions located north of...

‘Jesus, Jesus!’ — Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s final cry

On the night of September 30, 2025, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old news anchor, reporter, and producer for ARISE News, died after a tragic...

Breaking Stereotypes or Reinforcing Them? A Critical Look at Africa’s Tech Culture

The global conversation about Africa is changing. For years, the narrative was often one of poverty and dependence. Today, a new story of innovation...