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Panic has gripped the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), following the abduction of female students on Tuesday night. A mother of one of the victims, speaking to Radio Nigeria, revealed that no contact has been made by the kidnappers. Meanwhile, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Itodo, confirmed the incident…
The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 400-level student from the Federal University, Dutsinma, identified as Sa’idu Abdulkadir Amir. The incident, which also left a commercial motorcyclist injured, allegedly involved a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Reports indicate that…
Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a prestigious public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially appointed its new set of student leaders for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the decoration ceremony, Director Principal Dr. Judith Olure emphasized the importance of student leadership, stating that the transition was crucial…
The Federal Government has launched a seven-member committee to combat bullying in schools, reinforcing its commitment to student welfare and a safe learning environment. At the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, Minister of Education Dr. Olatunji Alausa emphasized the urgent need for action, citing the severe psychological toll of bullying on…
With the 2025 WAEC and NECO Senior Secondary School Examinations fast approaching, the Principal and Director of Model Secondary School, Maitama, Dr. Judith Olure, has called on parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s academic preparation. Speaking during an interactive session with parents of SS3 students,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90% of the available slots for its optional mock examination have been filled nationwide, with only a few states still open for registration. According to a statement from the Board, candidates can still secure mock exam slots in Gombe, Jigawa,…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The university announced the expulsion in a statement on Friday, signed by Acting Registrar Victor Modebelu. According to the statement, the decision followed a disciplinary…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results for the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) External. Announcing the results, NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 57,114 candidates achieved credit passes in both English and Mathematics, reflecting a 67.53% pass rate. A total of…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against a teacher, Mr. Jatto, at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Benin City. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the school’s principal has been summoned to…
At least 10 students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, were hospitalized on Tuesday after inhaling a toxic substance released during a fight in their lecture hall. The Oyo State Government responded promptly to the emergency after receiving a distress call, with Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, leading an immediate intervention.…
