Month: May 2025

The Giving Game: What’s Seyi Tinubu’s Endgame?, By Chibuike John Nwosu

Ganiyu Amodu

In a country like Nigeria where political waters swirl with cynicism and suspicion, it is natural to ask: what exactly motivates the philanthropic drive of Seyi Tinubu? Is it a sincere commitment to nation-building, or is there a deeper calculation at play? Could it be both? These are not idle questions. They matter because young Nigerians are watching. They matter because intent shapes impact, and legacy is built not just on what is done, but why. Let’s begin in Abuja, where Seyi Tinubu donated a state-of-the-art e-library and co-working space…

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Petralon Energy Drills To Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output With 2,500 Barrels Daily

Ganiyu Amodu

Petralon 54 Ltd, an indigenous exploration and production company assigned as sole operator of the Dawes-Island Field in Rivers State, and a subsidiary of Petralon Energy Limited, is set to boost Nigeria’s daily crude production with 2,500 barrels. The company commenced the drilling of a second well in the Dawes-Island Field this month after the arrival of the OES Teamwork rig on the Dawes Island location from another successful operation. With its expanded activities, Petralon 54 Ltd, is consolidating its position as a major player in the Nigerian upstream sector,…

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Students Escape Death In Taraba As classroom collapses During Exams

Abibat Babalola

A major disaster was averted on Wednesday in Taraba State, when classrooms at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area collapsed during a downpour. The incident forced hundreds of final-year students and exam officials, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, to flee for their lives. The collapse occurred while students were writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to eyewitnesses, the storm began around 6 p.m., shortly after a second group of students had commenced their exams. Violent winds and torrential rain caused the…

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25 Dead, 10 Missing As Flood Ravages Niger State Communities

Abibat Babalola

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says 25 people have died, and more than 10 others are missing, following a flood in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa LGA of the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Abdullahi Arah, NSEMA director-general, said the flood also submerged and washed away over 50 residential houses with their occupants. Arah noted that the incident followed several hours of the torrential rainfall on Wednesday night. READ ALSO: Immigration Hands Over Fleeing Enugu Native Doctor To Police Enrol In Technical College,…

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Immigration Hands Over Fleeing Enugu Native Doctor To Police

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has handed over notorious crime suspect Obi Levi Obieze to the Lagos Police Command for further investigation. Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday via X. “ONGOING: @nigimmigration, Lagos State Command hands over wanted suspect, Obi Levi Obieze, to @LagosPoliceNG at the Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja,” Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police, announced. Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, was arrested on May 29, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration…

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Enrol In Technical College, Get N45k Monthly Stipend – Nigeria Govt

Ganiyu Amodu

The federal government has announced a monthly N45,000 stipend for technical college students across the country. Idris Bugaje, the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), spoke to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the new policy aimed to fast-track the development of the TVET sector and expand enrollment at the sub-tertiary level. Bugaje added that, beyond the monthly stipend, the government would also cover teaching fees and pay industry-based supervisors (known as “master class” instructors) where students undertake industrial attachments and finance the cost of…

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INEC Announces Dates For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Polls

Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States next year. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates at the swearing-in of six newly-appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners. The National Assembly recently approved the nomination of the RECs by President Bola Tinubu. Unity Cup: Ahmed Musa Leaves Super Eagles Camp Here’s What Caused Late-Night SSCE Papers – WAEC To Parents Yakubu said while the governorship election in Ekiti State would be held on July 20, 2026, the people…

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Unity Cup: Ahmed Musa Leaves Super Eagles Camp

Ganiyu Amodu

. as Ndidi, Ajayi opt out of training   Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has left the team’s camp in London to return to Nigeria for personal reasons. Musa was missing at the training ground on Thursday, as a few other players opted out of the training ahead of the final of the 2025 Unity Cup in London. The Super Eagles overpowered the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 on Wednesday at the GTech Community Stadium in London in one of the tournament’s encounters. Wilfred Ndidi, Cyril Dessers, and Semilore Ajayi…

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‘Six-Year Deal,’ Alexander-Arnold Joins Real Madrid From Liverpool

Ganiyu Amodu

Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of England international Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a six-year contract. The agreement, reached between both clubs, will see the 26-year-old defender remain with the Spanish side from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031. In an official statement released by the club on Frivia via its site, Real Madrid confirmed, “Real Madrid C.F. and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will be linked to our club for the next six seasons.” Alexander-Arnold arrives at the Santiago Bernabéu after…

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Here’s What Caused Late-Night SSCE Papers – WAEC To Parents

Abibat Babalola

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the administration of the 2025 English Language paper to its heightened efforts to prevent examination malpractice. In a statement on Thursday, the examination body acknowledged the disruption experienced by candidates during the conduct of Paper 2 of the English Language examination. The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates commenced on April 24 and is scheduled to conclude on June 20, 2025. The 2025 WASSCE English paper was scheduled for May 28, but was held…

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