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.”
How To Scam 101: Exposing Kano’s Hidden Fraud Training Hubs
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.
Ghost Vouchers Of Bauchi: How Govt House, Sa’adu Zungur Varsity, ATAP Poly, Key MDAs Spent ₦2.9bn Without Records (Part 1)
By Haruna Mohammed Salisu Danjuma Babaji received neither salary nor pension for nine months after retiring from the Bauchi State...
How Coal Miners Pollute The Only Source Of Water For 15,000 Inhabitants Of Enugu Community
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.
The Missing Road: How FG Paid N556 Million For A Project That Doesn’t Exist
. In August 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria paid five hundred and fifty-six million Naira (₦556,000,000) to Dylancia Concept/Solution Nig. Ltd and Emma Ventures Investment Ltd to fix the road, but more than a year after the money was released, the road looks exactly the same, barely motorable.
From Lifeline to Liability: How Oil Pollution Ruined a Community’s 20-Year-Old Water Well.
The residents of Omikunle, Yemetu, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, have cried out over the government’s failure to deliver on a promised borehole after their only reliable source of water became contaminated.
NTMSF Launches ToriAI Tool to Drive Sustainability in Nigerian Newsrooms
The New Thoughts Media Support Foundation, NTMSF has launched ToriAI, an artificial intelligence tool aimed at transforming the journalism industry....
Journalism Stakeholders Call for AI Training, Ethical Guidelines in Newsrooms
Civic and media leaders urge ethical AI adoption and training for Nigerian newsrooms at the Innovation for Development Conference in Lagos.
Plastic Waste For Candy
Abdullahi Kano roams Lapai, Niger State, using his air horn’s ‘Popopi!’ sound to lure children with Alewan Mecca candy in exchange for plastic bottles. Collecting one tonne monthly, he sells the waste to recycling companies, unknowingly saving biodiversity while boosting his income and engaging the community in sustainability.
Decades of Bloodshed: How a Lingering Land Dispute Fuels Death, Displacement, and Despair in Benue
The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid amid government neglect.