Protesting MAPOLY Students Allegedly Attack Ogun Deputy Governor’s Convoy
On Wednesday, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, narrowly escaped an attack during a protest in Abeokuta. She was traveling to the 35 Artillery Brigade Alabama to represent Governor Dapo Abiodun at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony when her convoy encountered a group of protesting students. The protest started at the […]
UNICAL dean facing sexual harassment lawsuit claims photos extracted from his phone were edited
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has strongly denied the sexual harassment charges against him. In a court session on January 14, 2025, Ndifon testified that the images presented in the case, allegedly taken from his phone, were manipulated. He told the court that […]
WAEC To Allow Students Resit Their WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has launched a new program called WASSCE PC1, enabling students to retake their WASSCE exams earlier than before. The exams will be held in January and February 2025, providing a faster route for students to improve their grades. This initiative marks a significant shift from the previous system, where […]
Okpebholo Claims Obaseki Withheld Tinubu’s Donated Books From Edo Students
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State recently accused the former Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of withholding books donated by President Bola Tinubu from the students of Edo State. According to Okpebholo, the books, which featured the President’s image, were kept out of circulation by the previous administration for political reasons. He described this action as an […]
ASUU-LASU Begins Indefinite Strike Over Salary Issues
The Lagos State University (LASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike. The union announced this decision in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Professor Ibrahim Bakare, and Secretary, Sylvester Idowu. ASUU-LASU stated that the strike is due to the Lagos State Government’s refusal to implement a federal […]
NYSC Praises Kwara for Demoting Teacher Who Assaulted Female Corps Member
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the Kwara State Government for taking quick and fair action against a teacher who assaulted a female Corps member. The incident happened at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. The teacher, Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, physically and verbally attacked the Corps member for allegedly not greeting […]
Soludo Demotes 6 Teachers for Charging Pupils and Collecting N200 Toilet Fee
In a recent move by the Anambra State Government, six teachers have been dismissed for collecting illegal fees from students, violating the state’s free education policy. The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) took this action after an investigation uncovered multiple instances of extortion in public schools, particularly at Awada Primary School. The teachers […]
Billboard at Imo Poly Warns Students Against Cohabitation
At the Federal Polytechnic Nekede (Imo Poly) in Owerri, a new billboard has been set up to advise students against cohabitation. The billboard, placed by the Department of Mass Communication, boldly states that living together as husband and wife without being married is wrong and should be avoided. This public notice aims to guide students […]
Kogi University Fires Four Lecturers Over Sexual Misconduct and Exam Malpractice
Kogi University has dismissed four of its lecturers for their involvement in sexual misconduct and exam malpractice. This decision was made after an investigation into the allegations, which were first raised last year. The university’s governing council confirmed the dismissals during its meeting on Thursday, November 14. The lecturers were accused of serious violations, including […]
Ogun Student Dies After Completing 162 Frog Jumps, Teacher Faces Consequences
A tragic incident occurred at Obada Idi-Emi High School in Ogun State, where a student named Ariyo died after being punished by a teacher. The punishment involved 162 strokes of the cane, reportedly due to Ariyo breaking a dustbin in class. The situation began when the teacher brought a dustbin to the classroom and instructed […]