However, what appeared to be a light at the end of the tunnel later turned out to be an everlasting nightmare for the students. A school that promised to help its students secure a brighter future and build a solid academic foundation ended up being a symbol of lies and deceit.

Between late 2020 and early 2021, prospective students seeking admission into Graceland Polytechnic Offa (GPO) were assured that the courses were “fully accredited.”

In the busy Jaba community, East of Sabon Gari, a section of Fagge Local Government area in Kano, a quiet threat has been brewing for years, hidden behind closed doors and the promise of quick wealth. Here, offline classes teach young people the skills of cybercrime.

By Haruna Mohammed Salisu Danjuma Babaji received neither salary nor pension for nine months after retiring from the Bauchi State public service in November 2022. With no access to his retirement benefits and many dependents

Nnam River has, however, become an agent of death and poverty following its pollution by coal miners at Awha, a neighbouring community where the river passes. The company, Rathings, is alleged to have channelled waste from its coal site to the river, hence making the water toxic for human use and farming activities. Ben AROH investigates how the pollution affects the inhabitants.