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UK masters no be uber: You can’t hustle school fees with 20 hours work, X user warns

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An X user with the username @OurFavOnlineDoc has issued a strong warning to Nigerians planning to relocate to the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies with the hope of working their way through school. According to the user, the popular belief that one can “work to repay school fees” while studying in the UK is a […]

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NECO releases 2025 SSCE results

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  The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results for school candidates, recording improved performance and a significant reduction in examination malpractice. Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Wednesday, NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, said a total of

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FG adds Chinese language to Nigerian secondary school curriculum

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The Federal Government has approved the inclusion of the Chinese language (Mandarin) in the revised national curriculum for senior secondary schools across Nigeria.   According to officials, the decision follows a comprehensive review of the curriculum aimed at boosting students’ global competitiveness and strengthening cultural and economic ties between Nigeria and China.   “With this

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Makinde: Truth is not casualty of political desperation

Oyo orders schools to stop final-year students’ ‘sign out’ activities

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The Oyo State Government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state. The directive, announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, aims to curb rising cases of student misconduct, violence, and public disturbances linked to such events. “Sign out” celebrations

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Hilda Baci largest jollof rice pot

Hilda Baci moves world’s largest jollof rice event to Eko Hotel

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…offers free food for all Popular Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has revealed a change of venue for her much-anticipated attempt to cook the World’s Largest Pot of Jollof Rice, scheduled for Friday, September 12th, 2025. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday night, September 10th, Baci shared that the event has been moved from Gbagada to Eko

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2025 UTME: JAMB raises alarm over tech-driven exam malpractice

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised fresh concerns over the rising wave of sophisticated, technology-enabled malpractice threatening the credibility of Nigeria’s admission process. This follows the submission of a detailed report by JAMB’s Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), presented in Abuja on Monday to the Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, by committee

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Southern University student dies during off-campus fraternity ritual

Southern University student dies during off-campus fraternity ritual

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On February 27, 2025, Southern University in Louisiana lost a bright star. Caleb Wilson, 20, died during an off-campus fraternity ritual. He studied mechanical engineering and played in the “Human Jukebox” Marching Band. His death shocked both the campus and the local community. Initially, Caleb joined his fraternity brothers for a ritual at North Sherwood

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Bauchi State closes schools for five weeks over Ramadan

Bauchi State closes schools for five weeks over Ramadan

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The Bauchi State government announced on February 27, 2025, that it will close all educational institutions for five weeks during the holy month of Ramadan. The state government set the closure period from March 1 to April 5, 2025. This decision affects public and private primary schools, junior and secondary schools, and higher learning institutions,

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Abia to arrest parents of children not in school during school hours

Abia to arrest parents of children not in school during school hours

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Abia State plans to crack down on truancy by arresting parents and guardians of children who are not in school during official hours. The state government announced this bold move during a press conference on February 25, 2025. Officials set the policy to take effect on March 1, 2025, as a key part of their

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A Magistrate’s Court in Ogun jails 21-year-old Adebanjo Segun for stealing a fowl

Two teachers sentenced to 44 Years for raping students in Ekiti

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On February 25, 2025, the Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti sentenced two teachers, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Ayodele Olaofe (52), to a total of 44 years in prison for raping underage students. The court found both men guilty of violating the Child’s Rights Law and abusing their positions of authority as educators. The

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