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Nasarawa SUBEB Suspends Lafia Education Secretary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, who serves as the executive chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has placed Usman Aliyu, the education secretary of Lafia Local Government, on suspension for not being present at his workplace. Mr. Mohammed-Kassim announced the suspension on Thursday in Lafia during unannounced visits he made to several schools and
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UNIZIK student jumps to death from 3-storey building after taking hard drug

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, whose identity remains unknown, died after jumping from a three-storey building, allegedly under the influence of hard drugs. The heartbreaking event happened around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at a student lodge near Royal Kitchen junction, located close to the university’s entrance in Awka, Anambra State. Eyewitnesses stated […]
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Don tasks FG on research, cultivation of mushrooms for Nigerians’ health benefits

Angel Ojonugwa
OKITIPUPA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ondo State A Professor of Microbiology, Soji Fakoya, has urged the Federal Government to commit enough resources to research and cultivation of edible mushrooms for the health benefits of Nigerians. Fakoya who specialises in Mycology, Industrial and Food Microbiology, gave this while delivering the 7th Inaugural Lecture of Olusegun
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450 varsity admins receive specialised training to enhance Nigeria’s higher education

Angel Ojonugwa
PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Post) – The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) has announced the training of 450 members across the country as part of its ongoing efforts to improve administrative standards in Nigerian universities. Dr Don Aalonee, Chairman of the ANUPA branch at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), made this known
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scholarship scheme to Nigerian universities

Angel Ojonugwa
PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Post) – Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the expansion of the commission’s Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to include Nigerian universities. Ogbuku made the disclosure during an interview session for candidates applying for the commission’s foreign postgraduate scholarship, held in
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2025 WASSCE English Exam Not Cancelled, WAEC Confirms

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has denied rumors suggesting that the English Language examination held as part of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates was cancelled. A fabricated press statement, dated Friday, May 30, 2025, spread across various social media platforms, falsely alleged that the English
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Top 10 Nigerian medical universities for 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A 2025 evaluation carried out by Times Higher Education (THE) has highlighted Nigeria’s top universities for medicine and health science disciplines, assessing them using metrics such as institutional performance, research strength, graduate employability, and alumni outcomes. As Nigeria continues to deal with a critical deficit of healthcare workers, pursuing a medical
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Osun police apprehend 2 suspects for attempted rape of university undergraduate, school pupil

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Two men suspected of being serial rapists have been taken into custody by the South-West Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, in Osun State after unsuccessful efforts to rape two female victims in the state. The individuals arrested are 25-year-old Raji Ridwan, described as a serial rapist, and 28-year-old Abdullateef Ajao. Ridwan faces allegations of […]
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FG warns it will take legal action against parents, guardians supporting exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The federal government has announced that it intends to take legal action against any parent or guardian involved in helping with examination malpractice. This announcement followed the government’s instruction that all schools must immediately inform law enforcement and educational authorities if there are any threats or violations during exams. Education Minister Dr.
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NUC grants accreditation to 13 courses at ABUAD

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially given full accreditation to 13 undergraduate programmes across four colleges at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). Among the programmes that received full accreditation are Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and