YABATECH student shot dead by suspected cultists
A student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, was shot dead on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in what appears to be a cult-related attack. Reports say the student had just finished his exams and was walking toward the back gate of the school when some armed men stopped him and shot him twice at […]
Twin brothers emerge best graduating students in their respective departments with same CGPA
Two twin brothers have made their family proud by graduating with the same CGPA and becoming the best students in their departments. Busoye Matthias and Busoye Matthew both studied at the University of Ibadan, though in different departments. Even though they took different courses, they both graduated with a CGPA of 3.94 out of 4.00. […]
Education minister calls for NYSC to be extended to two years
The Nigerian Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, has suggested that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be extended from one year to two years. This idea was shared during a meeting with the NYSC Director-General, Olakunle Nafiu, in Abuja. The suggestion is part of a larger plan to improve the NYSC programme and tackle the […]
Delta state college of nursing queries person who released video of students refusing to accept Remi Tinubu as their mother
The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences in Agbor has sent a query letter to a student for posting a TikTok video showing nursing students refusing to accept Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, as their “Mama.” During Remi Tinubu’s visit to the school on March 25, the event’s MC sang a song referring to her […]
Go back home to your parents, not your boyfriends after collecting certificates – NYSC Coordinator tells female corps members
The Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Yakubu, has advised female corps members to go home to their parents after completing their service. She gave this advice on March 27, 2025, during the distribution of National Service certificates to outgoing corps members. Speaking specifically to the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11 […]
Part-time HND graduates not eligible for NYSC – Education Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced that only full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates can take part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This decision was reached after a discussion with the Director-General of the NYSC. According to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press & Public Relations […]
I am tired if doing homework with my children everyday – Frustrated parent tells teachers
A Nigerian father has spoken out against the overwhelming amount of homework given to children, saying it places a burden on parents. In a video shared on social media, he expressed his frustration, questioning why teachers assign tasks that require parents to assist their kids daily. According to him, he enrolled his children in school […]
Presidential aide, Temitope Ajayi calls for capital punishment for corps member who criticized President Tinubu
A senior presidential aide, Temitope Ajayi, has called for the death penalty for a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, after she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a viral video. Raye had posted a video online expressing frustration over the high cost of living in Nigeria. She blamed the Tinubu-led government […]
Sowore accompanies Lagos corper to NYSC office over viral video controversy
Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, visited the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office today. He accompanied a serving corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, along with a team of lawyers. This follows a viral video in which Raye criticized the high cost of living under President Bola Tinubu’s government. […]
Moment Federal Polytechnic Nekede lecturer assaults student for not following instruction
A video has surfaced online showing a lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State, assaulting a male student in front of his classmates. In the footage, students are seen standing around when one of them changes his position. The lecturer immediately reacts by slapping the student and kicking him, causing him to fall hard onto […]