Category: Education

Tragic Altercation Claims Life of FUDMA Computer Science Student in Katsina State

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A tragic incident unfolded at Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, where a 200-level Computer Science student named Abubakar lost his life during a dispute over a girlfriend. The confrontation took place in the Darawa quarters of Dutsinma Local Government Area, causing shockwaves within the institution. Katsina State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, explained that the incident began as a heated argument among eight students and quickly escalated, resulting in the unfortunate death of one of the students involved. The police are actively investigating the matter, collecting evidence…

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Nigerian Students Demand 50% Tuition Fee Cut at Obafemi Awolowo University

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is urging the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Osun State to reduce tuition fees by 50%. NANS strongly condemns OAU’s decision to increase fees, despite orders from the Presidency and the House of Representatives to refrain from doing so. According to NANS National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Yisa Temitope, they have been closely monitoring the situation at OAU, where the university management insists on raising fees, despite protests and demands from the Students’ Union for a 50% reduction. NANS believes that…

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Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two LAUTECH Final Year Students

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The accident on the Osogbo/Ifon/Oyo Boundary road, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuries to others, was caused by the driver of the bus carrying final year students from Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso. The driver initially collided with a commercial motorcyclist in Okinni and was attempting to evade pursuit by angry residents. In the process, the driver lost control of the vehicle a few meters from Ojutu Bridge, causing the bus to overturn and catch fire. The excessive speed at which the driver was traveling, in…

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Polytechnic Student Abducted, Released After N300,000 Ransom Payment

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Miss Taye Ajoke, a student at The Mustapha Isa Agwai Polytechnic, was abducted last Monday night but has now been released. Initially, her abductors demanded a ransom of N50 million, but they later reduced it to N500,000, knowing that her family couldn’t afford it. Eventually, after numerous pleas from her parents, the kidnappers accepted N300,000 for her release. Thankfully, she was released around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Share on: WhatsApp

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Desperation at Ambrose Ali University: Graduate Attempts Suicide Over Withheld Results

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A graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, named Precious Ogbeide, recently attempted suicide due to the university’s alleged refusal to provide him and several other students with their results after they graduated in 2018. Ogbeide, who had been struggling with depression over the five years of waiting for his results, resorted to self-harm by stabbing himself with a broken bottle. Many affected students have expressed their frustration about not receiving their degree results, which has left them feeling demoralized and uncertain about their futures. The university had promised…

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Rivers State University Lecturer Acquitted in Sexual Assault Case

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In Port Harcourt, a Magistrate Court acquitted Prof. David Ogbonna, a lecturer at Rivers State University, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student, Grace Ndamatin. The presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the sexual assault case. Prof. Ogbonna’s lawyer, Dr. Emma Okah, expressed that they expected this outcome due to the lack of evidence. They plan to send the judgment to the university for Prof. Ogbonna’s reinstatement. The prosecuting lawyer, G.U Amanna, declined to comment on the court’s decision. Share…

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Bandits Raid Federal University Gusau: Many Students Kidnapped

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Early this morning, a group of bandits, who were heavily armed and in large numbers, attacked the off-campus residences of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. According to Abubakar Sani, a resident of Sabon Gida village, the bandits primarily targeted female students. The attack occurred at around 4:00am, during which they raided three student hostels. Sani reported that many students, particularly females, were kidnapped, while some managed to escape into the nearby bush. It’s important to note that the bandits specifically targeted university students and did not abduct any local…

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University of Jos Students Stage Protest Against Fee Hikes, Demand Reversal

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Students from the University of Jos in Plateau State protested on Tuesday, blocking campus roads due to increased school fees and additional service charges.Organized by the Students Union Government, they demanded an immediate rollback of these fee hikes.Holding placards with messages like “If your children can afford the money, we can’t” and “We don’t want to drop out of school,” the students emphasized that Nigerians were already facing significant hardships, urging authorities not to worsen the situation with more fee increases. Share on: WhatsApp

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Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Shuts Down Amid Rectorship Dispute

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The Osun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the State Polytechnic, Iree due to a rectorship dispute. This dispute arose when Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo, who had been suspended as the Rector, obtained a court injunction to prevent the government from taking further action against him. He resumed his duties with the support of one faction of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).   In response to the situation and to maintain peace on the campus, the state government has directed both staff and students to go on…

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