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Fact-Finding Report Have you ever entered the bathroom with a problem on your mind and, moments later, suddenly discovered the answer while taking a shower? For many people, the bathroom appears to be a place where unexpected ideas emerge. A forgotten memory returns, a difficult problem suddenly becomes easier, or a creative idea seems to…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new national research award programme that will reward outstanding academic work by Nigerian tertiary institution students, with ₦365 million set aside annually for the initiative. The programme, known as the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, is designed to recognise exceptional research, innovation and research commercialisation across accredited tertiary…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars, academic credentials and other nomination documents submitted by candidates seeking election as President, senators and members of the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The exercise, which began on Saturday, August 1, 2026, is a statutory requirement under…

The Nigerian naira ended July 2026 on a weaker note against the United States dollar, with the local currency trading at about ₦1,366.73/$ in the official market and ₦1,430/$ on the parallel market. The development came as the naira recorded another marginal decline in the official foreign exchange market on Friday, July 31, 2026, the…

As thousands of African migrants continue to seek better opportunities in Europe, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has remained one of the continent’s most closely watched migration routes. Although many see it as a gateway to Europe, experts warn that attempting to cross into Ceuta is fraught with danger, uncertainty and legal challenges. For Nigerians…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially entered a new phase in its leadership as Professor Is-haq Oloyede handed over to Professor Segun Aina, bringing an end to his 10-year tenure as Registrar of the examination body. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, July 31, 2026, marking the conclusion of Oloyede’s second…

Residents of Ipara in Ogun State have been thrown into panic after suspected armed kidnappers abducted five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic during a late-evening attack on a private hostel located off campus. The incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, when heavily armed gunmen stormed a private student hostel along…

The Federal Government has opened the recruitment portal for the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), offering qualified Nigerians an opportunity to join the agency responsible for protecting the country’s agricultural sector from harmful pests, diseases, and contaminated products. As applications commence, prospective candidates have been advised to pay close attention to the recruitment guidelines, as…

Ilorin, Kwara State | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Three suspected bandits were killed while nine kidnapped victims were rescued during a coordinated security operation involving operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Kwara State Forest Guards, local hunters and vigilantes in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation, which took place on…

Sulemana Abdul-Samed, popularly known as Awuche and widely regarded as Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33 after a prolonged battle with health complications linked to gigantism. He passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), where he had been receiving specialist medical…