Author: Aderogba Mahmoud

A 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, from Yobe State, has brought pride to the nation after being crowned the world’s best in English language proficiency at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe State, Nafisa’s exceptional performance stood out among 20,000 students drawn from 69 countries across the globe. Her feat places Nigeria at the forefront of academic excellence on the international stage. The TeenEagle Global Finals is a highly competitive platform that tests students on critical thinking, communication, and language mastery, with participants undergoing rigorous…

SOKOTO, July 13, 2025 — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In a statement issued through his media team, the Sultan described the death of the revered monarch as a great loss not only to the people of Ijebuland and Ogun State but also to the Nigerian Muslim community and the nation at large. “His leadership has been pivotal not…

The electricity crisis in the ancient town of Saki and its surrounding communities has taken a dire turn, sparking a wave of public outrage, economic distress, and a growing shift toward alternative energy. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is under increasing fire from residents who accuse the company of gross neglect, exploitation, and failure to fulfill its service obligations. For months, residents have lamented the near-total blackout that has plagued the area. Many communities report receiving only two to four hours of electricity in an entire month since January 2025. Despite the near absence of supply, IBEDC has continued…