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Man sentenced to life in imprisonment for raping Bayelsa university student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa sentenced Daniel Amaso to life in prison for raping a 17-year-old pre-degree student at the state-owned Niger Delta University in Amassoma. The defendant was charged with forcibly entering a 17-year-old apartment in the Amassoma community, Southern Ijaw

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Alumni present N7 million worth of solar panels to Queens College

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

To commemorate 40 years after graduation, the 1984 class of Queens College in Lagos donated solar panels worth over N7 million to their alma mater. The donation, which was part of the set’s reunion programme, took place on the school grounds in Yaba, Lagos. The solar panel was installed

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Newly completed JAMB CBT centre in Imo burgled, burned

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

An unidentified group has burgled and burned the freshly finished Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Mbano, Imo State, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announcement. In a statement released yesterday, JAMB stated that the event had been reported to the

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Foundation teaches CBT exam techniques to 50 youths

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

Youths have been exhorted to embrace technology in order to boost their mental capacity and provide solutions to some of Nigeria’s socioeconomic development challenges. Senator Olugbenga Ashafa, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, gave the advice during the

Tertiary institutions

IgbenedionVC urges new students to harness talents for better future

Angel Ojonugwa October 2, 2024

OKADA ( Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, has urged newly admitted students of the institution to harness their talents and treasures for the betterment of society and humanity. Ezemonye said this at the 2024/2025 orientation programme

Tertiary institutions

Benue varsity pardon students involved in examination misconduct

Angel Ojonugwa October 2, 2024

MAKUDI (Sundiata Scholar) – The Senate of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, has pardoned students involved in examination misconduct. The institution’s Senate Chairman and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, announced the pardon at the end of its 315th Special Senate seating on

Tertiary institutions

NANS Zone ‘A’ elects new executives, harps on students’ welfare

Angel Ojonugwa October 2, 2024

KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone ‘A’ has elected new executives to pilot its affairs for the 2024/2025 academic session across the zone. This was made known in a communique jointly signed by Dominic Philip, Chairman, Communique Drafting

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Akowonjo Rotary Club empowers 400 students through back-to-school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Rotary Club of Akowonjo, led by President Ben Dare, has inaugurated a breakthrough ‘Back to School’ campaign at Rauf Aregbesola Primary School Compound in Shasha, Lagos. Over 400 primary school students’ lives have been transformed by the project, which has provided

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Greenwich Foundation renovates Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Greenwich Foundation has refurbished Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Yaba, Lagos. In a statement, the foundation stated that the action was consistent with its corporate social responsibility and dedication to improving quality educational facilities. Erelu Adebayo, Chairman of the Greenwich

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CTEACH graduates 52 teachers, welcomes 100 new inductees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Changemaker Teacher Activation program has graduated its maiden cohort of 52 teachers from several local government areas in Lagos State to assist students in developing innovative solutions to societal problems. According to the organisation, the event marked the culmination of a

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ASUU urges FG to end lip service and prioritize education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Federal Government has been urged by the Owerri Zone Academic Staff Union of Universities to stop paying lip service to public education in the country. Dennis Aribodor, the zone’s zonal coordinator, accused the federal government of underfunding public education in the country during

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Imo State CP issues warning regarding the burning of ex-senator’s residence, NOUN buildings

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Aboki Danjuma, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, has warned the people of the state to avoid engaging in activities that could lead to social unrest. The police commissioner issued the warning in response to unidentified arsonists burning down the residence of Senator Frank Ibezim, an

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NAUS to meet with the Federal Government to discuss electricity tariff hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) plans to work with federal authorities to reduce electricity tariffs for universities across the country. Comrade Josiah Peter, President of NAUS, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, claiming that the recent

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Petrol price increase: Nigerian parents bemoan additional hardship as schools resume

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

Some Nigerian parents have complained about the weight of a harsh economy, citing rising tuition, transport and basic goods costs that have put a strain on household budgets as primary and secondary schools in Nigeria return for the 2024/2025 academic year after a long break. The

Scholarships

UK College announces football scholarships for aspiring athletes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

Franklin Sixth Form College is launching a new scholarship program for young footballers, starting in October 2024. The Franklin Sixth Form College Scholarships 2025 will include the Grimsby Town Football Club (GTFC) Football Shadow Scholarship, offering students top-tier football training

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Bayelsa hires 1,500 teachers for technical colleges, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Bayelsa State Government has hired 1,500 teachers in primary and secondary schools around the state. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced this over the weekend while responding to problems aired during the Bayelsa Elders

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FG raises special committee to prevent ASUU strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Ministry of Education has stated that it is striving to prevent another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Folasade Biriowo, the ministry’s director of press, confirmed this in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja on Sunday. “I can assure you that everything

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Osun Lecturer sets new Guinness world record with 150-hour lecture marathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

On Sunday, Dr Nsikak Akpan, a lecturer at Foreign Links College of Health Sciences in Moro, Osun State, set a new world record for the longest marathon lecture. While discussing with journalists ahead of the event, which was held on the college’s campus, Akpan revealed that his

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FG presents over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This comes just two days before another round of nationwide protests

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UNIOSUN launches top-up programs for HND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) announced on Friday that it has launched top-up programs for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, allowing them to acquire a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement O. Adebooye, stated at the matriculation of 233 part-time