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Makinde urges resumption of classes, approves N8.7bn for learning materials
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and reopen public schools across Oyo State, assuring residents that efforts are being intensified to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The appeal came as the Oyo State Executive Council…
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Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of 17 students over misconduct
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has sanctioned a number of secondary school students over a viral “sign-out” video recorded after the completion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The affected students, drawn from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas Secondary School and CAC Grammar School, were seen in the video engaging in acts the authorities described as…
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FG invests N341bn to train more doctors, nurses, healthcare workers
The Federal Government has invested N220 billion in medical education and training over the past two years as part of efforts to produce more healthcare professionals and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this at the maiden convocation ceremony of Miva Open University in Lagos, where he also announced plans to invest an additional N121 billion…
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HoR aspirant Adedapo calls for greater investment in science education
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Iwo Federal Constituency, Engr. Ademola Adedapo, has called for greater investment in science education as a pathway to national development. He made the call at the 7th edition of the Aenon Foundation Annual Science Quiz Competition held in Iwo, Osun…
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MSSN Lagos inaugurates new leadership, demands tougher action on insecurity
By Adeola Ogunrinde Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos), has called for tougher measures to tackle insecurity, greater investment in education, and stricter enforcement of the rights of Muslim female students, as a new administration formally assumed office. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, the newly inaugurated Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Dr.…
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Kwara govt bans graduation ceremonies in schools over security concerns
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to suspend graduation, valedictory and other end-of-session ceremonies for the 2026 academic session, citing prevailing security concerns across the country. The directive was contained in a memo dated June 15, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development and…
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UNIZIK appoints Osita Chidoka visiting lecturer after conference presentation
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has been appointed a visiting lecturer at the Alex Ekwueme Institute of Leadership and Innovation of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. Chidoka disclosed that the offer was made by the vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Bond Anyaehie, following his presentation of a lead paper at the Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference. The former…
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Ondo launches protection committee to safeguard schoolchildren
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has inaugurated a 17-member steering committee to drive the implementation of the Safe Schools Programme, a Federal Government initiative aimed at protecting students, teachers and educational facilities from security threats. The committee was inaugurated at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Akure and comprises representatives of security agencies, traditional and religious…
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Aiyedatiwa urges corps members to promote unity, community development in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the 2026 Batch B Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to actively contribute to national development and community growth during their service year. The governor made the charge on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko, where…
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NIJ makes history with double victory at 2026 FPSA
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has recorded a historic achievement at the 2026 Future Pitcher Student Academy (FPSA), securing its first-ever victory in the prestigious pan-African marketing communications competition. Two Higher National Diploma (HND) Communication students of the institute, Favour Mbagwu and Kehinde Olatunji, emerged as joint winners after competing against 24 other students from across the continent. The…
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