…was working in Benue State when he received information that his brother had died at a school in Oka, allegedly after being killed by someone. “I was working in Benue State. My brother was in school in Oka. I had information that he just died in the school. That somebody killed him in the school,” he said. The suspect…

…Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) to stage the May 15, 2026 attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attack, the court also heard, was to force the Federal Government to release their leaders who were arrested and are being prosecuted. A prosecution witness, identified as ‘BBB’ als…

…University, the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation and Bethel Baptist High School. “The viral video of a ‘bandit’ pointing a gun at a kidnapped Kaduna mother, father and a small baby is tragic, unfortunate and condemnable. “Years ago, we had such tragic experiences with the kidnappings of hundreds of students of…

…a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos, attended the Nigerian Law School, where he received an award, and earned a Master of Laws degree with distinction from the University of Dundee, Scotland. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002. Mba also served with the Nigerian Police contingent to the United…

…said the agency also sustained its War Against Drug Abuse sensitisation campaign in schools, worship centres, workplaces and communities. The NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), commended the officers for their “professionalism and intelligence-driven approach to the various successful operations”. He urg…

…also continued across the country, with lectures delivered to students and staff of schools in Oyo, Ebonyi, Niger, Kano, Lagos and Ogun states. Among the institutions reached were Progressive Grammar School, Tede, Oyo State; Eghugo Technical College, Afikpo, Ebonyi State; Baptist High School, Lambata, Niger State; and…

…celebrated by a university that had denied her tenure remind me of a time in secondary school when a pen pal stopped writing to me because my letters were boring (for context, he was at university). Then I placed in the top three of a national writing contest, and my name appeared in the papers. This young man wrote me…

…had previously lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, in September and October 2026 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was taken to General Hospital Azare for medical examination. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence. "On 8th…

A video of a Nigerian man tearing his academic certificates has caused a stir online. In the widely shared clip, the man-who revealed he graduated with a Second Class Upper division in Psychology-ripped apart what appeared to be the original copies of his BSc degree, NYSC discharge certificate, and WAEC results. Visibl…

…the driver prayed for a safe and successful day, with enough money to pay his children's school fees and take care of his family. He also prayed for higher fares, mentioning the amounts he wanted drivers to charge for trips between different locations in Lagos, including Sango-Tedo, Lekki, the airport and Ikeja. The dr…

The Cross River State Government has shut down 20 schools operating without the required approval in four local government areas as part of efforts to enforce compliance with education regulations. The affected schools are located in Calabar Municipality, Calabar South, Odukpani and Akamkpa Local Government Areas. The…

…throughout all holiday periods, regardless of the mission's general closure status.Schools to Close Nationwide for One Weekday Before 2026 EndsMeanwhile, primary and secondary schools, universities, and other educational institutions across Nigeria will not hold academic activities on Friday, December 25, 2026, as the…

…that gunmen abducted between 42 and 44 children from a primary and junior secondary school, as well as nearby homes, in Mussa on May 15, 2026. The children have remained in captivity for nearly five months, while their families continue to call for their rescue. Despite the abductions, Zulum said the security situation…

Special needs schools in Osun State have remained closed to students following a delay in resumption attributed to funding constraints. Also, the state government has said it lacked adequate funds to provide boarding and feeding for the children in the schools which are located in Osogbo, Ilesa and Iwo. The development…

…be innovative, and also to ensure that we give our customers, either in the MRO, in the school, or in the airline, a seamless, efficient and reliable service. Most importantly for us is to remain safe, and that is what we are doing. For the pregnancy that you are talking about, and you want me to see whether we can pre…

…she had a daughter and brought her to our home, where the child lived and attended school alongside my children. I am surprised by the allegations she is making now and do not understand why she is making them. What do you suspect prompted her to make the allegations? I suspect it has something to do with what happened…

…Some residents, however, believed that it could not have been deliberate while another school of thought believed spirituality might be connected to the incident, as those involved were traditionalists. A resident of the community, Mrs Rachael Alabi, who said she witnessed part of the incident, said it initially caused…

…product”. Psychological challenges Sharing an experience with one of her old secondary school classmates, an X user, Abiyamo (@ScocialStranger), said she was surprised that the girl, who was ebony-skinned years ago, had now become like ‘Snow White.’ “When I made some investigations, I found out she was taking bleaching…

• Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School in Abeokuta won Nigeria's Overall Best Teacher at the Federal Government's President's Teachers' and Schools' Excellence Awards• Adebayo was honoured during the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration in Abuja, where a brand-new car awaited her as the star prize• Her old…

…divisions within organised labour in the FCT, with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools and the Trade Union Congress distancing themselves from the strike. The TUC, in a statement issued on Friday by its FCT Council Secretary, Sunday Joseph, directed its affiliate unions and members to disregard the NLC’s dire…

…30-day discount. “Where is the rest of the answer Bola? You see why it is good to go to school.” https://x.com/emmaikumeh/status/2108626393487520166 Fuel price discount: ‘Dull student who copied classmate’s answer’ – Atiku attacks Tinubu

…at a Rivers State communityThe artwork was created ahead of the commissioning of a school and clinic in Burna Boy's hometown, with the project valued at ₦250 millionNigerians took to social media with divided opinions on the murals, praising Burna Boy's generosity while questioning some choices around the artworkPAY…

…become a lifeline for millions of Nigerians the grid doesn’t reach: homes, hospitals, schools, farms and small businesses. Local production is growing, but it can’t yet meet that demand in volume or price. A ban now would have raised costs, stalled projects and put the progress of the last decade at risk.” Ademilua’s c…

Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adeba…

…the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the new battalion would enhance the Army’s capacity to conduct specialised operations, navigate difficult terrain…