…deplorable condition of the road had become a source of hardship and security threats to students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri and Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri. He noted that although the Ihiagwa-FUTO road is a state road connecting the Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze corridor in Owerri West, it rem…

…the current minimum wage and lead to the cancellation of education grants for Nigerian students, among other negative consequences for the masses. On May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu, during his inauguration, declared that fuel subsidy was gone, in line with his campaign promise. Although the removal triggered an in…

…the years: hard work, accountability and integrity. I started buying and selling as a student in 2006. I started by buying and selling shirts. I have been making money for about 20 years now. That same orientation from my father and mother has guided me all through. At 40, you are a successful businessman by all metric…

…campaign covered all parts of Osun State, engaging civil servants, retirees, artisans, students, youths, entrepreneurs, women, professionals, sporting groups, persons living with disabilities and religious organisations.” Oyebamiji, however, expressed concern over the violence before, during and particularly after the…

…Supreme Court. Earlier this year, a 6-3 majority upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls' sports teams. Last year, in another 6-3 ruling, the court let stand a Tennessee law that banned puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking to transition to match their gender identity. Trump campaig…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayo…

…in 2026 to cover NECO, BECE and NABTEB examination registration for public-school students. The minister also highlighted the approximately 268 million dollars financing agreements signed between Taraba State and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development for an integrated industrial park, 10,000 hectares of irriga…

…Conference Centre in Akure.The gesture was part of a wider event recognising outstanding students, teachers, and national award recipients across Ondo State.

…programme organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leade…

Former Texas Teacher Arrested Over Alleged Inappropriate Relationship With Student A former Texas high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that she had inappropriate relationships with students. Holly Adams, who previously taught at Angleton High School near Houston, was arreste…

…mechanisation, education and healthcare expansion,” he said. “The youth, women and students will continue to receive special attention.” He also promised greater attention to industrialisation, workers’ welfare, rural development, ease of doing business, wealth creation and anti-poverty initiatives. “We will continue t…

…in court,” he said. NANS tackles Atiku Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigerian Students criticised the former VP’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected President in 2027, describing the promise as a political response to economic hardship rather than a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s fiscal challenges.…

…forced her to end their relationship and marry a man he chose for her A Nigerian student has cried out for justice after alleging that her girlfriend's father forced his daughter to end their relationship and marry a man he reportedly chose for her. In a video shared online, the student claimed that her girlfriend was…

…part of measures to curb alleged extortion and unauthorised levies imposed on pupils and students by school authorities.The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, announced the policy during a meeting with executives of the Association of Bursars of Secondary Schools in Akure. Ajib…

…in contact. Initial investigations suggest that the charlatan called the high school student to arrange a meeting. The young woman left her home in Tivaouane around 8 p.m. on Friday night, August 21. It was finally on Saturday around 2 p.m. that the police were informed of the discovery of her lifeless body. Neighborho…

…incidents had resulted in people being k!lled over unverified allegations, including students accused of stealing phones, travellers mistaken for criminals, and young people attacked over allegations of blasphemy or ritual activities. "I have directed all commissioners of police across the 36 states of Nigeria and the…

…to the account holder or the true beneficiary,” the report stated. The NFIU said students, small-business owners and relatives were among those used as money mules, while terrorists also exploited women’s accounts as fronts to conceal the identity of male commanders and logistics managers. Read More: https://punchng.co…

…and remittance applications to a network of money mules in Nigeria. It identified students, small-business owners and relatives among those used as mules, noting that the strategy was designed to avoid reporting thresholds and obscure the origin and destination of the funds. “Rather than sending one large transfer, the…

…are doing well since the removal of fuel subsidy are the governors of states. “I was a student in 1988. In 1999, they removed subsidy. In 1999, they removed subsidy. We are in 2026, they are still removing subsidy. They are robbing Peter Obi to pay Bola Tinubu. That is what the removal of subsidy is all about. The poor…

…shows the government's resolve to run an orderly and transparent placement process for students seeking entry into federal schools.Boriowo made this known in a statement issued by the ministry's X handle

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun Joint Campus Committee (JCC), and National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have declared their support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag-bearer for the 2027 electi…

…It also said the institution violated its admission policy by admitting and graduating students without obtaining the requisite approval. “The Council also approved a ten-year moratorium in respect of Atiba University, Oyo State, following its finding that the institution’s facilities were inappropriate and inadequate…

…had recruited 2,100 teachers, paid WAEC examination fees for more than 23,000 students, awarded scholarships to thousands of tertiary-level students, and renovated 134 primary schools and 60 secondary schools.On healthcare, the group said over 100 primary healthcare centres had been upgraded and that new hospital facil…

…were redirected towards subsidising petrol. “Do we restore petrol subsidy, or sustain student loans and consumer credit for young Nigerians? Do we restore subsidy, or preserve higher allocations to states and local governments? Do we restore subsidy, or continue funding roads, rail, power and security?” he asked. He al…

…in that state was never money,” Murray-Bruce added. He proposed free transportation for students and a maximum N500 intra-city fare, saying states could achieve this by registering commercial transport operators, regulating fares and reimbursing drivers for the difference. FAAC allocations translating to devt – Govs Am…