AI Is Changing Jobs: English Graduates Urged to Upskill

EDUCATION English Graduates Urged to Rethink Careers as AI and Job Market Reshape Future July 18, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team English graduates have been urged to look beyond the traditional career paths associated with their degree and continually develop new skills to remain relevant in a rapidly … Read more

Burnham Backs North Sea Drilling in Major Policy Shift

POLITICS Andy Burnham Makes U-Turn on North Sea Oil Drilling Ahead of No. 10 Takeover July 18, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Andy Burnham is set to trigger a fresh political battle over the future of Britain’s energy sector by announcing plans for new oil and gas drilling … Read more

NBA Voting Platform Hit by Cyberattack, Polls Postponed

LAW NBA 2026 Election Postponed After Alleged Cyberattack on Voting Platform July 18, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The 2026 national election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has been thrown into uncertainty after the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) postponed the commencement of voting … Read more

6 Northern States to Face 48-Hour Blackout

  ENERGY TCN Announces 48-Hour Power Blackout Across 6 Northern States Starting This Weekend July 18, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Residents in six northern Nigerian states are bracing for a 48-hour power outage as the Transmission Company of Nigeria begins work on a major transmission line. The … Read more

Court Slams Onyeze Jesus With 6-Year Jail Term, ₦20m Fine

Popular Anambra-based native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, widely known as Onyeze Jesus, has been sentenced to six years in prison after an Anambra State High Court found him guilty of offences linked to fraudulent spiritual practices. In addition to the jail term, the court imposed a ₦20 million fine on the controversial spiritualist. Following Friday’s judgment, … Read more

Army Rescues 9 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terror Suspect in Fresh Katsina Operations

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnap victims, recovered dozens of rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist during a series of coordinated operations across Katsina State. The successful operations, carried out through intelligence-led missions in different parts of the State, form part of the military’s ongoing … Read more

Osun Governorship Poll: Kukah Centre Identifies 15 Potential Violence Flashpoints

The National Peace Committee, through its secretariat, The Kukah Centre, has raised concerns over possible security threats ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, identifying 15 local government areas as potential flashpoints for electoral violence. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ engagement in Osogbo, where representatives of electoral bodies, security … Read more

James Adio: Tiwa Savage Inspired Me After Viral Tape”.

Former President of the Students’ Union Government at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), James Adio, has opened up about the personal challenges he faced after an explicit video linked to him circulated on social media. Speaking during an interview with Tiamiyu Adebayo TV, Adio explained that one of the factors that kept him going during … Read more

Anambra University Suspends Catholic Priest Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Authorities at a university in Anambra State have suspended a Catholic priest following allegations of sexual misconduct, pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The institution announced the decision after claims surfaced against the cleric, who had been carrying out religious duties within the university community. The suspension is expected to remain in effect while … Read more

NECO Breaks Silence on Kogi ‘Miracle Centre’ Allegation After School Abduction

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has strongly refuted claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, is a so-called “miracle examination centre” where examination malpractice is encouraged, insisting that the allegation is entirely false and does not reflect the true status of the school. The examination body said the … Read more