Tragedy Strikes: Lion Mauls OAU Zookeeper to Death
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community was plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist, who was mauled by a lion at the school’s zoo on Monday. According to Abiodun Olarewaju, the university’s spokesman, Olawuyi, who had been caring for the zoo’s animals for over a decade, was attacked while […]
Abducted Ekiti Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The teachers and pupils of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, who were abducted last week, have regained their freedom. According to Daily Trust, the abducted individuals were released by their captors around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. Adebayo Oluwatosin, the Chairman of Emure Local Government, confirmed the news to Radio Nigeria, stating […]
Abductors Demand N10m Ransom Each For Pupils, Teachers, Drivers
The abductors of five pupils, four teachers, and a school bus driver from The Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti have demanded a ransom of N10 million for each hostage. The hostages were taken while returning to Eporo Ekiti at the close of school earlier in the week. Families of the victims and a […]
US: Retired Long Island Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Students For Decades Held On $600K Bond
More than 50 victims have come forward to accuse a former third-grade teacher on Long Island of sexual abuse over several decades. Prosecutors say Thomas Bernagozzi, 76, is a serial child abuser with a total of 56 victims who have come forward. The former Bay Shore elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing […]
FUTA Campus Shutdown Indefinitely Amid Student Protests Over Proposed Fee Hike
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in Ondo state, finds itself in turmoil as students initiated protests on Monday opposing the proposed increment in their fees, resulting in the indefinite closure of the campus. FUTA’s director of corporate communications, Adegbenro Adebanjo, confirmed the university’s intention to raise fees, citing the necessity to cover escalating […]
FG Set To Expand Certificate Suspension Beyond Benin, Togo
In the wake of the recent suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government has announced plans to extend the sanction to additional countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic. Education Minister Tahir Mamman emphasized this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, stating, “We […]
Undercover Reporter Exposes Thriving Certificate Racketeering In Neighboring African
In a revealing investigative report titled “How Daily Nigerian reporter bagged Cotonou varsity degree in 6 weeks,” undercover journalist Umar Audu exposed a thriving certificate racketeering syndicate operating in neighboring African countries like Benin Republic and Togo, selling university degrees to willing buyers in Nigeria. Audu highlighted the ease with which the certificate was obtained, […]
Departure Of Harvard’s Claudine Gay Plays Into Campus Culture Wars
Claudine Gay’s resignation as president of Harvard University is being celebrated as a high-profile victory by conservatives who have objected to her on ideological grounds since shortly after she took the job in July 2023. Although allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral thesis were a factor in her exit from Harvard’s top job, her departure […]
UK Enforces Ban On Nigerian Students And Others Bringing Dependents
As of January 1, 2024, the United Kingdom Home Office has announced that overseas students, including those from Nigeria, will no longer be permitted to bring family members to the country, as part of its commitment to significantly reduce migration. In a New Year post on X (formerly Twitter), the UK Home Office stated, “From […]
FG Committed To Reforming Basic Education Sector
Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman, declares the imminent introduction of proactive measures by the Federal Government to overhaul the basic education sector. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa in Yola on Thursday. Mamman specifies that President Bola Tinubu has directed the ministry to prioritize addressing the issue […]
