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Nigeria is once again grappling with the trauma of mass school kidnappings after 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a government secondary school in Maga, Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has prompted national outrage, renewed questions about school security, and a large-scale manhunt by security forces.
VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr. Jollof, have never exactly been friends. Their relationship has been strained since VDM publicly criticized Mr. Jollof over his endorsement of the BillPoint app and later over comments involving Mr. Jollof’s wife , a clash that eventually led to a ₦500 million lawsuit. Their rivalry simmered online for months, turning into a cycle of call-outs, accusations, and thinly veiled threats, until it finally spilled into real life.
It’s not every day that a book arrives taller than its recipient. In a fun and heartfelt moment, DJ Cuppy, recently gifted her father, Femi Otedola, a giant version of his memoir. The act, equal parts theatrical and lovely, celebrated Otedola’s journey from humble beginnings to building a business empire. The touching moment, captured during a private family gathering, has since gone viral on social media.
The Federal Government has suspended all enforcement activities carried out by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across Nigeria, following weeks of mounting complaints from hotel operators, tourism groups, and industry stakeholders who accused the agency of overstepping its legal boundaries.
Two decades after rising from the streets of Bariga to shape the very DNA of Afrobeats, Olamide is finally going on a global tour. He opened his North American tour in Toronto with a sold-out show that felt less like a concert and more like a historic homecoming.
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party intensified on Sunday as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rejected the expulsion of key leaders announced at the party’s convention in Ibadan.
The House of Representatives has approved a shift in WAEC’s plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT), moving the rollout from 2026 to 2030. Lawmakers expressed deep concern that rushing the system could lead to “massive failure” for students, citing inadequate infrastructure, limited digital access, and the need for proper nationwide preparation. The four-year extension, they say, will give schools, exam bodies, and communities enough time to build the resources needed for a fair and effective CBT transition.
Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The allegation surfaced across social media platforms on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, prompting immediate scrutiny within Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
A heated session at the House of Representatives on Tuesday ended abruptly as lawmakers shut down plenary amid rising tension…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded on Monday, November 11, 2025, between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,…
