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Niger School Abduction: 50 among kidnapped pupils escape, reunite with families- CAN
Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A statement on Sunday by Daniel Atori, media aide to CAN Chairman in Niger State, Most. Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said that the students…
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St. Mary’s Abduction: Niger closes schools, launches rescue operation
The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of schools across the state following the abduction of some students and staff of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri community, in Agwara Local Government Area. He also assured Nigerlites of the state government’s unwavering commitment to securing the safe return of the abductees. Addressing journalists on Saturday after…
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Parents storm FGGC Bwari to withdraw children after FG shut 41 schools over rising attacks
Students were sighted leaving the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Bwari, Abuja, on November 22, just hours after 41 Unity Colleges were directed to close temporarily over heightened security concerns. In a statement signed by the school’s acting Public Relations Officer, Ali Ibrahim, FGGC Bwari said the closure was a “precautionary measure” taken in response to the current security situation.…
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Digital preservation, collaboration top agenda as LASRAB hosts heritage summit
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to preserve Lagos State’s rich cultural heritage, the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) has convened librarians, archivists, and information professionals to explore how information institutions can safeguard Nigeria’s diverse intangible heritage. The discussion took place during the annual seminar of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Lagos Chapter, themed “Libraries and Archives as…
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FG shuts down 47 Unity Schools over insecurity, directs principals to comply
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Government Colleges (Unity Schools) across northern Nigeria following escalating terrorist attacks and rising insecurity targeting educational institutions. The directive was issued on Friday in a circular signed by the director of senior secondary education, Binta Abdulkadir, on behalf of the minister of education. The circular…
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Authorities suspend male students for allegedly molesting female teacher
By Boye Oyeyemi – Aquinas College in Akure, Ondo State, has suspended two male students indefinitely for allegedly molesting a female teacher during school hours. The incident reportedly occurred as the teacher attempted to enter her classroom. According to a letter by a source who requested anonymity, about 30 students were allegedly involved. The source described the act as “a…
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2025 Orientation: Zero tolerance for cultism, exam malpractice – LASU VC warns freshers
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has reaffirmed the institution’s zero-tolerance policy for antisocial behaviour, including cultism and examination malpractice, issuing a stern warning to students to desist from such acts. She urged students to uphold the highest standards of character and learning throughout their stay in the university. Prof. Olatunji-Bello gave the…
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70% of Lagos primary school girls excel in STEAM subjects, says Education Ministry
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, has revealed that the State recorded a 25 per cent increase in enrolment for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects across participating schools, noting that Lagos students continue to excel nationally, securing top positions in the National Engineers and Scientists Competition organised…
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New Medical University Bill scales through Lagos Assembly, awaits Sanwo-Olu’s assent
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill into law. The lawmakers unanimously adopted the committee report on Thursday after a thorough review of its provisions and extensive feedback from stakeholders during a public hearing. The establishment of the new university is expected to help address the shortage of medical…
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Lagos moves closer to establishing Medical University as Lawmakers adopt joint committee report
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted the report of the Joint House Committee on Education (Tertiary Institutions) and Health Services on the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill, 2024. The decision marks another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and enhance tertiary education. The report was presented during plenary by the Chairman…
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