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BATKORRECT takes ‘Behind The Streets’ to Lagos schools
BATKORRECT, a socio-political group of Lagos-based professionals, has distributed copies of Behind The Streets (Inside the World of Personalities Popular Lagos Streets are Named After) to secondary schools across Lagos State as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The initiative followed book-reading sessions held across three educational districts of the state, anchored by the author, Adeshina Oyetayo, Special…
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UI, UNN, Covenant emerge top Nigerian universities in 2027 global ranking
The University of Ibadan (UI), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Covenant University have emerged as Nigeria’s top three universities in the 2027 AD Scientific Index, with federal institutions accounting for at least eight of the country’s top 10. The ranking, released on October 1, placed Nigeria third in Africa and 48th globally, with 53,580 Nigerian scientists across 384 institutions…
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Annunciation Catholic College wins 11th NILDS national quiz competition in Edo
By Olatonmiwa Osho Annunciation Catholic College has emerged winner of the 11th National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy held in Benin City, Edo State, scoring 65 points. Fugar Mixed Secondary School came second with 55 points, while Niger College placed third in the competition organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the…
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NANS backs FUOYE VC, seeks probe into alleged police raid
By Boye Oyeyemi The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has backed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, following an alleged attempt by policemen to take him into custody at his residence in Ado-Ekiti. In a communiqué issued after its elective convention at the university, the association called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu,…
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Oyo govt declares Monday work-free day for teachers
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers across the state to commemorate this year’s Nigeria Union of Teachers Day. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, on Sunday. The state government said the gesture underscored its commitment to…
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WAEC appoints 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as Nigeria office head
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the new head of the Nigeria National Office. Kum, who was deputy registrar and senior deputy registrar, test administration, at the Nigeria National Office until the end of August, succeeds Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Dangut has since assumed office as registrar/chief…
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World Teachers’ Day: Kwara gov declares Monday work-free for teachers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, a work-free day for teachers across the state to commemorate World Teachers’ Day. The declaration, which coincides with the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, was contained in a statement issued Friday in Ilorin. The holiday is intended to give teachers in the state a break in…
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Ekiti declares Monday work-free for public school teachers
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers in public schools across the state to enable them participate in activities marking World Teachers’ Day. The decision means day students in public schools will remain at home on Monday while teachers attend programmes organised to commemorate the occasion. The Commissioner for…
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FUOYE staff, students resist police arrest of VC
By Boye Oyeyemi Tension erupted in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday after staff and students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, mobilised at the residence of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, following an attempt by policemen to arrest him. The policemen reportedly arrived at Ogunwole’s official residence at about 6:10 a.m., shortly after he had gone to bed, prompting his children to…
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Ondo Assembly begins process to convert Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to university
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State House of Assembly has commenced moves to convert Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, into the Rufus Giwa University of Agriculture, Science and Technology. The proposed conversion is contained in a bill being considered by the lawmakers, with the new institution expected to broaden access to university education and strengthen training and research in agriculture, science…
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