OAU mourns as 18-year-old medical student dies while sleeping
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community is in mourning following the sudden death of an 18-year-old medical student, who passed away in his sleep. The tragic news has left classmates, lecturers, and family members shocked and saddened. According to reports, the young student was found unresponsive in his dormitory early Monday morning. Campus authorities confirmed […]
Sokoto schools resume second term amid security concerns
Public primary and junior secondary schools in Sokoto State resumed for the second term on Monday, January 5, 2026, despite ongoing security challenges in some areas. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) confirmed that preparations had been made to ensure a smooth return for pupils after the first-term holiday ended on January 4. […]
Kebbi govt orders schools to resume second term Monday
The Kebbi State Government has announced that all public and private schools in the state will resume the second term on Monday. The directive aims to ensure continuity in academic activities following the end-of-term break. Education authorities in the state confirmed the decision, urging school administrators, teachers, and students to prepare adequately for a smooth […]
Residents protest demolition of primary school in Ibadan
Residents of a community in Ibadan, Oyo State, have protested the demolition of a public primary school in their area. The protesters, including parents and community leaders, said the school was important to their children’s education and should not have been removed without proper consultation. The residents explained that the school served many families who […]
2009 Agreement: FG, ASUU End 16 Years Negotiation Crisis, Seal Historic Deal
The Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally ended a 16-year-long negotiation crisis by signing a historic agreement. The deal resolves the longstanding disputes that have affected Nigeria’s university system since 2009. Officials from both sides described the agreement as a landmark step that will bring stability to the […]
NSA hands over remaining 130 St Mary’s Catholic School pupils, teachers to Gov Bago
The National Security Adviser (NSA) has handed over the remaining 130 pupils and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic School to the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. The victims were rescued after spending weeks in captivity following their abduction from the school. The handover marks a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and […]
Kogi Poly sacks lecturer over alleged sexual misconduct
Kogi State Polytechnic has dismissed a lecturer following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The management said the decision was taken after a thorough investigation into the matter, stressing that the institution has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or unethical behaviour. According to the polytechnic authorities, the lecturer was found guilty after […]
Michael Okpara Varsity students cry out as alleged infighting between Pro-Chancellor, VC stalls convocation
Students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU) have expressed frustration as an alleged conflict between the institution’s Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor delays the convocation ceremony. The ongoing disagreement has reportedly affected preparations, leaving graduating students anxious and disappointed. According to sources, the infighting centers on administrative decisions and governance issues, causing a standstill in planning […]
Establishment of livestock development ministry not solution to protein crisis – Don tells FG
A university don has warned the Federal Government that setting up a new Ministry of Livestock Development will not automatically solve Nigeria’s rising protein crisis. He explained that the core problem is not the absence of a ministry but the lack of modern farming systems, poor investment in livestock production, and weak support for local […]
Abductions: Senate constitutes adhoc committee to probe Safe School Initiative
The Nigerian Senate has established an ad hoc committee to investigate the effectiveness of the Safe School Initiative, following the recent surge in school abductions across the country. The committee will assess security measures in schools and recommend steps to prevent future incidents. Lawmakers expressed concern over the growing number of kidnappings targeting students, emphasizing […]