Alleged su!cide: Lagos police confirm d3ath of 23-year-old Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey h…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation…
Law School student allegedly commits su!cide at Lagos hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajo…
…attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected schools with institutions in safer locations or moved students to alternative centres to keep…
…programme. Credit: Ikenna Obianeri Scholarships were also awarded to deserving students as part of the lawmaker's commitment to expanding access to education. Speaking during the event on Friday, Orogbu, a lawmaker on the platform of the NDC, explained that the empowerment programme was her way of appreciating the thou…
…Zealand citizen or holds a resident visa can apply for this visa to work in the country.Student and trainee work visaDesigned for students and trainees seeking hands-on work experience in their field, this visa covers a broad range of disciplines, including medical and dental training, religious traineeship, and appren…
…with leadership, serving as chief auditor of the International Law and Diplomacy Students’ Association in the 2023/2024 session and later as accountant general in the 2024/2025 session. I was also a Millennium Fellow in the 2023 cohort, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and an Associat…
…and will remain under supervision for 18 months after his release. Meanwhile, a Nigerian student, Anderson Ishiekwene, was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. According to the BBC, the 25-year-old Ishiekwene, who arrived in the UK on a studen…
She removed my clothes and seduced me - Final year student claims as he receives 35-year prison sentence for r@pong 10-year-old girl The Children, S3xual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at the High Court of Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old final-year Mass Communication student, Wis…
Video shows moment 14-year-old Thai student opened fire at school, k!lling multiple people after k!lling his grandparents A video showing the deadly school shooting that occurred this morning has emerged, showing the teenage gunman stalking the hallways before opening fire at fellow students and teachers in Thailand. T…
…Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, has urged tertiary students from across the North Central geo-political zone of the country to key into the Fund's N303 billion in disbursements to higher institutions to support their education. He said the funds were approved by President Bola Tinubu withi…
…Thailand school shooting At least seven people were k!lled on Friday, August 7, when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said. Photos shared by emergency workers show students streaming out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the northwestern out…
…are required to nominate one fire warden for every 50 staff members, occupants, students, worshippers, customers or average daily users of their facilities. It stated, “All nominated personnel must undergo the prescribed training and obtain certification from the Federal Fire Service.” The statement said registration h…
…to college. She later gained some classroom experience by teaching English to Chinese students before the internet took her career in another direction. In 2024, she bought land in Cebu for 1.75 million pesos with plans to build a school. Although the larger school is still under construction, Maeurn opened a smaller l…
…the legal profession.” He added, “Dr. Bebeji’s legacy will live on through the countless students he taught, the lawyers he mentored and the lives he touched through his commitment to justice and public service.”
…hold valid Canadian study permits, making Nigeria one of Canada’s major international student source countries. The enhanced aviation framework is expected to further support educational exchanges, tourism, business travel, investment, and family reunification.” The ministry noted that the Nigeria–Canada Air Transport…
…forcing some institutions to ration electricity supply and increase utility charges for students. The proposed investment also aligns with the Federal Government’s broader drive to expand renewable energy adoption through the recently launched Tinubu Light Initiative, which aims to provide clean energy to one million m…
…campus without permission. In a video, the influencer alleged that he was taken to the Student Affairs office and later escorted by security officials over the shoot. Expressing his frustration, Asherkine said, "That's why I don't come here. It's my school too, but that's why I don't come." He also claimed he has never…
By Joseph Erunke The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Northern Caucus, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing passport centralisation reform is designed to sideline or disenfranchise Northern Nigeria, describing such allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated. The stu…
…policies aimed at attracting local and foreign investors, the expansion of the student loan programme, renewed emphasis on agriculture and food security, as well as the ongoing implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also noted continued investments in road construction, rail development and fiscal reforms design…
…option would be among the board’s immediate priorities. “We must encourage parents, students and society to embrace TVET as a respected pathway to employment, entrepreneurship and national development. We will justify the confidence reposed in us through dedicated service, effective governance and measurable results,”…
…incidents to Ofqual between 2018 and 2024. The action is significant for the millions of students studying in the UK, including international students, whose qualifications rely on confidence in the integrity of awarding bodies. PUNCH Online reports that OTHM Qualifications is a UK-based awarding organisation regulated…
Former students of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) study centres across Ekiti State, on Monday, staged a protest, disrupting the ongoing NCE and B.Ed. examinations conducted at various centres in the state. At the Federal Government College, Ikole-Ekiti, protesters blocked the main entrance to the school, preven…
…recognising autism to building practical classroom skills that support neurodivergent students. This call to action was made by Mr Segun Agbaje, Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), during the 16th edition of the annual GTCO Autism Conference held recently in Lagos. Speaking at the […] The…
…both parties also acknowledged progress made under the administration, including the student loan programme and recent successes by security agencies in securing the release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. Akume noted that while there were areas of agreement and differences in assessment, such differences shou…