…here in Nigeria. The former military safety instructor added that the need for technical schools from the primary to tertiary levels of education can never be overemphasised, stressing that "now is the time for our youths to show what they can do and not the paper qualifications they have."

…the NDLEA said it continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization campaigns in schools, worship centres, and communities as part of efforts to curb substance abuse. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), commended officers involved in the operations and urged th…

…Rivers State, numerous infrastructure projects were executed, including roads, bridges, schools, healthcare facilities, and urban renewal initiatives. His administration was widely associated with visible development and an unwavering commitment to project completion. "His current assignment as Minister of the Federal…

…are presently in captivity after they were abducted by terrorists from their schools in Oyo and Borno states. Of the figure, 45 are from Oyo while 42 are from Borno. Some teachers were also abducted by the terrorists in the Oyo incident. One of them, Michael Oyedokun, a mathematics teacher, was later beheaded by the ca…

…forces closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage. Intelligence reports now sug…

…to attract generations of Nigerians in search of opportunity and belonging. Markets, schools, places of worship, and neighbourhoods reflect a long tradition of interaction among indigenous communities and long-settled residents who have contributed to the area's growth. Yet beneath its cosmopolitan identity lies one of…

…the release of General Rabe's widow, the bandits had already done their worst. Edo Shuts Schools Over Terror Threat On June 13, the Edo State Government announced the closure of three schools in the Akoko-Edo axis - Ososo Grammar School, Makeke Secondary School, and Ososo Comprehensive High School - following intellige…

…graduation, valedictory, and end-of-academic-session ceremonies in public and private schools across the state. In a memo dated 15th June, 2026 and signed by Mrs B. Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the state government directed all school propriet…

…in. “That money would have revived primary healthcare. That money would have put primary schools in place. That money would have taken care of some construction projects. That money would have improved law and order, employment, recruitment, empowerment, and the mobilisation of vigilantes to serve as a community vangua…

…"Twice now, we have recorded cases of pollution in this school and some neighboring schools. "What is interesting is that the gas pollution occurred at about the same time in the affected schools-about three schools altogether-and this has happened on two separate occasions. "Following the first occurrence, we installe…

…"Twice now, we have recorded cases of pollution in this school and some neighbouring schools," the governor said. "What is interesting is that the gas pollution occurred at about the same time in the affected schools-about three schools altogether-and this has happened on two separate occasions," he added. Abiodun disc…

…Audu Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the growing wave of insecurity affecting schools across Nigeria, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the future of education in the country. Speaking with journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, Amba said the increasing attacks on schools, teachers, and students c…

…may be even higher than recorded. Behind these numbers are emptied villages, abandoned schools, and entire farming communities completely cut off from markets and vital aid. 7. Nigeria - 507,000 new displacements Nigeria recorded more than half a million internal displacements during the year, comprising 354,000 confli…

…presence before the attacks. A military detachment is now stationed at one of the schools targeted in the raid. Still, both farming towns looked desolate, with several houses and businesses shuttered when AFP visited. Nigerian police have announced a new 24-hour emergency line for school-related emergencies. But a comm…

…and groom players. That is why you find out there is a sporting angle. They either have schools within their set up or they partner with reputable schools, to ensure that the education of the young players is steady. “For brands like Pepsi who used to invest in academy football, there is just no longer that motivation…

…said. He noted that the ongoing expansion of critical infrastructure, including roads, schools, healthcare facilities and rural development projects, was helping to bridge development gaps and stimulate economic activities across urban and rural communities. "Development is not about promises alone; it is about tangibl…

…trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal in the schools and across communities. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the flagoff of the Inter-Local Government Quiz Competition on Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP) and official launch of the Env i ronmenta l Sustainabili…

…The funds should have been deployed to upgrade the dilapidated IDP camps, provide schools, healthcare facilities and skill development rather than on terrorists. Operation Safe Corridor should be scrapped, it is gradually killing the morale of officers and insurgents should be made to face the law when caught". It's a…

…Last month, terrorists abducted 39 pupils and students including toddlers of two schools in Oyo state and seven of their teachers. They are still being held in the bush by their abductors. Same day, another set of students were abducted in Borno and they are also still in captivity. The story is the same all over the c…

Many public schools were deserted on Friday, following the false bandits’ alarm raised by a woman in Ilorin, Kwara State. A visit to some of the schools revealed that while staff of the schools were on ground, classrooms were empty as children refused to turn up for academic activities. A parent who requested anonymity…

…what government presence truly means. We are connecting people to opportunities, schools, healthcare and economic activities,” he said, disclosing that another milestone would be recorded on Monday with the commissioning of a strategic water supply project in Karu designed to improve access to potable water in satellit…

…education through scholarships, provision of learning materials and renovation of public schools is evident. He has also facilitated critical infrastructure projects, including rural and urban roads, primary healthcare centres and access to clean water across various communities in Ogun State." He expressed confidence…