Education & Youth

Summary: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised the alarm over the absence of African universities in the world’s top 100 rankings. Here’s why this matters deeply for Nigeria and the entire continent. It is a […]

A major drug bust at Penn State University in the United States has led to charges against 14 individuals, exposing a cocaine trafficking network with deep ties to campus fraternity culture. — A major drug […]

A viral video of a Texas high school teacher weeping over his students’ poor literacy skills has sparked a global conversation — and the lessons hit close to home for Nigeria too. — A video […]

A university economics professor is now facing suspension after his viral Facebook post sparked controversy over lecturer welfare in Nigerian universities. — The management of Abia State University (ABSU) has suspended Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze of […]

Summary: The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims that its officers shot Nurudeen Azeez, a Polytechnic Ibadan graduate, during a 2021 armed robbery operation, pointing to forensic evidence as their defence. The Oyo State […]

A tragic school shooting in Thailand has left at least seven people dead, including the gunman himself — sending shockwaves across the globe. — At least seven people lost their lives on Friday, August 7, […]

Summary: New figures from Harare, Zimbabwe reveal a disturbing trend — more than half of all new HIV infections in the province are occurring among young people aged 15 to 24. Here’s what this means […]

A 30-year-old security guard employed at Radiant Glory Academy in Aba has been handed a one-year prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually abusing a 10-year-old female pupil under his watch. — The case […]

If you own an electric motorcycle or any electric vehicle and you have been plugging into university sockets at Bayero University Kano (BUK) like there is no tomorrow — your free ride is officially over. […]