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Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda on Wednesday canceled the 2024/2025 scholarship and award ceremony, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensure that no child in the state is denied access to education due to financial constraints. Speaking at a ceremony in Katsina, Rada revealed that his administration has invested over N2.6 billion in scholarships and bursary support, benefiting thousands of students locally and internationally. According to the governor, “When we took office, we solemnly vowed that economic hardship should never deprive the children of Katsina State of their right to education. Today, we thank Allah for guiding our administration to…

Unidentified gunmen have abducted 215 children and 12 teachers from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, the country’s second mass kidnapping in a week.The kidnappings in the Papiri community in Niger state occurred against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s threat to intervene militarily to end a “genocide of Christians” that the Nigerian government denies.“The Niger State Government has received with deep sadness the disturbing news of the abduction of students from St. Mary’s School in Agwara Local Government Area,” the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, said in a statement.The Niger State Police Command said the abduction occurred…

Published July 29, 2025The United States has announced a tough stance on birth tourism, specifically targeting Nigerians seeking to enter the country primarily to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. The decision follows growing concerns about the misuse of visas for illegitimate purposes as the United States seeks to maintain the integrity of its immigration system. By enforcing stricter visa regulations, the United States is strengthening its commitment to fair and safe immigration practices, making clear that any attempt to circumvent birthright citizenship immigration policies will result in swift visa denials.The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has issued a…

The Super Eagles have witnessed a wide variety of offensive talent over the decades. The early era relied heavily on individual artistry and daring long-term efforts. Modern times favor imposing stature, commanding aerial combat, and fierce transition surges. These changes highlight tactical improvements in forward selection. A limited number of strikers have crossed the 20-goal mark internationally. Fans who track such records often explore the top scorer market on platforms such as: winner nigeria. The pursuit intensifies with each campaign, but the longstanding pinnacle remains steadfast. Top goal scorer in Nigeria national team history Introduction: The men who built the…

listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations may occur. We work with our partners to continually review and improve our results.Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria in the early hours of Monday, kidnapping 25 female students and killing at least one staff member, authorities said.No group immediately claimed responsibility for the abduction of the schoolgirls from a boarding school in Kebbi State, and the motive was unclear.Nigeria faces multidimensional security challenges. In particular, an amorphous armed bandit group that specializes in kidnapping for ransom (sometimes totaling thousands of…

Potentially targeted nationalities include Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka The UK is keen to squeeze out students from the countries most likely to apply for asylum on arrival There is talk of further tightening access to career-advancing jobs within the graduate route The anticipated measures, which were first reported in The Times yesterday and are thought to form part of an expected UK immigration white paper, will target people from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka who are judged to be likely to overstay their allotted period or apply for asylum. It is unclear whether more countries will…

In 2025, Nigerians were using AI for more than email drafts and PDF summaries. Chatbots have become makeshift therapists, love matchmakers, and personal consultants. As we end this year, one thing is clear. While much of the world was worried that AI would take over their jobs, Nigerians were teaching chatbots to navigate the treacherous waters of the “conversation stage” and the aftermath of a breakup. I spoke to seven Nigerians about the dumbest things they’ve done with AI this year. Here’s what they told me: Automated breakup recovery and emotional audit An AI chatbot held a mirror up to…

Nigerians living in the US share their thoughts with BIODUN BUSARI on the expiry date of the three-month single-entry nonimmigrant visa imposed by US President Donald Trump on Nigerian applicants Nigerians in the US argued that President Donald Trump’s administration has the right to conduct any foreign policy in the best interests of the American people. They made this point in reaction to a new non-immigrant restrictive policy that imposes a three-month single-entry visa on Nigerians wishing to travel to the United States. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State, through its embassy in Abuja, announced updates to its nonimmigrant…

Emergency responders are still battling a massive fire that broke out at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island on Christmas Eve, more than 10 hours after it broke out. Punch Online has learned that the fire, which broke out around 5pm on Wednesday, spread to at least four adjacent buildings, causing widespread damage in one of the city’s busiest commercial centres. The fire reportedly broke out on the fourth or fifth floor of the high-rise building, which is primarily used for clothing storage, before spreading to other floors. Video footage from the scene shared by…

Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions on suspicion they are most likely to overstay or apply for asylum, Whitehall officials have claimed.The Government is working with the National Crime Agency to develop a model for profiling potential asylum seekers from these countries.The success of such plans will depend on the strength of the models and the intelligence they work with, one transition expert said.At one point last year, nearly 10,000 asylum seekers who arrived in the UK legally on work or study visas were living in taxpayer-funded accommodation such…