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Edo shuts 3 secondary schools Akoko- Edo LG over kidnap threats
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (405+ words) The Edo State government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko -Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports warning of a planned mass abduction of students by suspected bandits. The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School,…...
Young innovator emerges Taraba's representative in NASENI Innovation Hub Challenge
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (410+ words) Attah Gani, a graduate of electrical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Jalingo, at the weekend. He said his journey to the national stage began when he applied for the NASENI Innovation…...
Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, warns public against fake nursing admission advertisement
3+ day, 31+ min ago (287+ words) In a statement published in the university's newsletter, dated June 6, 2026, the institution disclosed that unscrupulous individuals and racketeers were circulating false admission information designed to deceive unsuspecting candidates seeking admission into its nursing programme. The university categorically stated that it…...
Umahi awards Ebonyi's highest JAMB scorer with University scholarship
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (193+ words) The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has awarded a university scholarship to Obasi Victor Nnanna, the highest scorer in Ebonyi State in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The scholarship offer came shortly after Senator Umahi received the exciting…...
Gov. Okpebholo hails provost for rejuvenating Igueben College of Education
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (262+ words) Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has hailed the Provost, Edo State College of Education, Igueben, Victoria Okojie, for rejuvenating the institution within the shortest possible time since her appointment. Gov. Okpebholo made the commendation while addressing the school's management…...
Adamawa teachers join protests against school abductions, demand release of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
1+ week, 1+ day ago (365+ words) Teachers in Adamawa State on Tuesday joined a nationwide protest against the rising wave of school abductions across Nigeria, calling on authorities to secure the immediate release of teachers and students kidnapped in Oyo State and strengthen security around educational…...
Protests rock Abuja, Ogun, Oyo over abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (854+ words) A wave of protests swept across Nigeria as teachers, labour unions, and civil society activists took to the streets in Abuja, Ogun and Oyo States to demand the immediate rescue of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from schools in…...
UBEC-SUBEB to flag off community sensitization campaign on school enrollment June 2
1+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, and Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, will tomorrow, Tuesday June 2, flag off a statewide community sensitization campaign. The campaign, in collaboration with the Delta State Government, is aimed at boosting enrollment of…...
Oyo Teachers begin indefinite strike over abducted colleagues
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have been directed to withdraw their services indefinitely beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, following a directive from the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The directive, conveyed in a circular…...
FG suspends National Award Scholarship, dissolves Federal Scholarship Board over funding crisis
1+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria FG suspends National Award Scholarship, dissolves Federal Scholarship Board over funding crisis - The Federal Ministry of Education has indefinitely suspended the National Award Scholarship programme due to funding constraints. - The decision was linked to unpaid scholarship…...