From security officer to PhD graduate
From working as a security officer to becoming a lecturer and PhD graduate, Dr Mumsy Boikanyo’s journey at the North-West University (NWU) is a powerful reminder that one’s beginnings do not have to determine one’s future. Born and raised…
Nigerian Medical Student Wins Global Recognition At 2026 Sejong Sijo competition
A Nigerian medical student from Ebonyi State, Chinaza Joy Ugota, has earned international recognition after receiving an Honourable Mention at the 2026 Sejong International Sijo Competition. The competition attracted a record 917 entries from 80 countries, bringing together poets from…
Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature with his poetry collection, ‘Why Does God Need a Gun?’, earning the $100,000 prize, while Peter Oghenetega Oke and Feranmi Abiola emerged joint winners of the inaugural…
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
with the University of Exeter announcing on Thursday that it was immediately scrapping geography courses at its Penryn campus in Cornwall, including for school leavers who had applied this year.A spokesperson for Exeter said: “We recognise that this is disappointing…
6-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN MATH PRODIGY WINS ₦21M SCHOLARSHIP AFTER SCORING 100% IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
Six-year-old Nigerian mathematics prodigy Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara has earned national recognition after achieving a perfect 100% score in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition (NMC) organised by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN). Zara’s exceptional performance earned her…
Oprah on the Future of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Every week, Oprah sets an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders, with reflections on topics like letting go, forgiveness, coming into your own, and more. Hey, Insiders. What a week I’ve had. I came to South Africa to deliver a…
NYSC Makes NERD Clearance Mandatory for Prospective Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that all prospective corps members must obtain a NERD clearance as part of the requirements for mobilization into the national service scheme. According to the scheme, the clearance is intended to strengthen…
Grandmother with no GCSEs graduates aged 55
A north London grandmother who left school without a single GCSE has graduated with a degree in sports therapy at the age of 55. Angella Callam, from Edmonton in Enfield, collected her BSc from London Metropolitan University at a ceremony…
Soludo’s daughter graduates with First Class from UK university
Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has celebrated her daughter, Oduko, onAnambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has celebrated her daughter, Oduko, on graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham, United…
Governor Peter Mbah celebrates world’s best junior maths student, Chimdiebube Onwubiko
Governor Peter Mbah has celebrated the outstanding achievement of Chimdiebube Onwubiko, who was recognized as the Best in the Junior Category in Mathematics in the World. Sharing a photo from their meeting, the governor described the young mathematics champion as…