Plateau assembly bans yearly purchase of text books
The Plateau State House of Assembly has ordered an end to the yearly compulsory purchase of textbooks by parents, calling the practice unfair and financially burdensome. The move followed a motion by Hon. Joseph Bukar of Shendam Constituency, seconded by Hon. Mathew Kwarpo Sylvanus of Mangu South. Bukar explained that forcing parents to buy new […]
Secondary School Girl Goes Viral After Winning Best In Nearly All Subjects
A Nigerian secondary school student, Ogechukwu Enemchukwu, has gained nationwide attention for her amazing academic achievements, earning admiration on social media. Her mother, Ebele Enemchukwu, first shared Ogechukwu’s story in a heartfelt post, which quickly went viral. She highlighted her daughter’s consistent excellence and dedication to her studies over the years. From JSS1 to SS1, […]
‘Overstay your Visa and you’ll be deported’ —UK warns foreign students
The UK government has started directly warning foreign students that staying in the country after their visas expire could result in deportation. The Home Office said the warning comes as more students on study visas later apply for asylum, even when the situation in their home countries hasn’t changed. For the first time, students are […]
Stanford University officer disputes Kemi Badenoch’s claim of pre-med school offer
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, is facing questions after a former Stanford admissions officer disputed her claim of being offered a place in a pre-med program at the university. Badenoch has said she was admitted to a pre-med program at Stanford when she was 16, using the story to show her determination […]
Salary crisis: ASUU shuts down academic activities in Ondo varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has told its members to stop teaching due to the Ondo State Government’s failure to clear unpaid salaries and allowances. The directive was shared in a memo signed by the AAUA ASUU Chairperson, Dr. Boluwaji Oshodi, and Secretary, Dr. Olusegun Taiwo, which […]
FG condemns immoral ‘sign out’ culture, task schools and parents to curb trend
The Federal Government has raised concern over the growing “sign-out” practice among students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, which is being linked to immoral behavior. At a government policy awareness event, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), emphasized the need for everyone to work together to stop this harmful […]
South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms
South Korea has decided to stop students from using mobile phones in classrooms. The country joins other nations trying to reduce social media use among children and teenagers. The National Assembly passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will begin in March next year. Students will not be allowed to use smartphones or similar devices […]
FG shuts 22 illegal tertiary institutions
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has closed 22 colleges operating illegally across Nigeria. The illegal institutions were uncovered during a nationwide inspection targeting unregistered colleges of education. The Commission confirmed the closures, stating, “We have identified and shut down 22 unauthorized colleges operating in the country.” In addition, the NCCE carried out […]
Hope: Akwa Ibom boy who was branded a witch, stigmatized and left to d!e graduates from primary school
Back in January 2016, a moving photo of Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén giving water to a weak, starving two-year-old boy in Akwa Ibom captured the world’s attention. The child, later named Hope, had been rejected by his own family, accused of being a witch, and left to die. For months, little Hope wandered […]
UNIZIK Reacts Following The D3ath Of Diabetic Law Student At University Medical Centre
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has shared the results of its inquiry into the death of a 100-level law student. Isabella Chioma Ajana passed away on July 9, 2025, three days after she was taken to the university’s medical centre due to complications from diabetes. According to her roommates at Elmada hostel, they lost their room key […]