Category: Education

Kidnappers Slash N1bn Ransom to N100m for 20 Abducted NYSC Members

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Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State have reportedly reduced their ransom demand from N1 billion to N100 million. The abductors initially demanded N50 million for each of the 20 victims, who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states when gunmen attacked the two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State. However, the kidnappers have now reportedly reduced the demand to N5 million per victim, bringing the total ransom to N100 million.…

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Kidnappers Demand ₦1bn Ransom for 20 Prospective NYSC Members, Give Families 24 Hours

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Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have appealed for urgent intervention after their children’s alleged abductors demanded a total ransom of ₦1 billion and reportedly gave the families 24 hours to pay. The parents made the disclosure on Saturday when they visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Bodija, Ibadan, seeking help to secure the safe release of their children. The prospective corps members, who were travelling from Ibadan to their respective NYSC orientation camps, were reportedly…

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Madonna University Suspends 14 Nursing Students, Expels One Over Viral TikTok Video

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Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, has suspended 14 nursing students and expelled one of their colleagues following a viral TikTok video recorded on the university premises. The students, reportedly in their final year, came under disciplinary action after the video showing nursing students dancing in a hospital environment surfaced on social media and generated widespread reactions. The video, which was reportedly posted in August as part of a social media trend involving so-called “Gen Z nurses”, showed the students dancing while wearing their nursing uniforms. Reports said the video carried…

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US University Probes Nigerian-Born Professor Uju Anya Over ‘Threat’ Post

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Carnegie Mellon University in the United States has launched a review of social-media posts by Nigerian-born professor, Dr Uju Anya, after one of her recent posts triggered widespread backlash online. The university described the posts as “hostile and threatening” and said they were contrary to its community standards and commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful and welcoming campus. Anya, an associate professor in Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics, is currently on voluntary professional leave and is not teaching courses on the university’s campus during the 2026–27…

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NOUN Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead by Gunmen in Zamfara

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The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Nasiru Gusau Marafa, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Zamfara State. Marafa was reportedly killed on Sunday, September 6, 2026, while returning from Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The National Open University of Nigeria confirmed his death in a statement signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi. The university described the death of the Bursar as a profound loss to the institution, colleagues and the wider academic community. Marafa was appointed Bursar of NOUN in…

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WAEC Result Verification Fee Now ₦4,000 as JAMB, WAEC End Multiple Charges

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Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now pay ₦4,000 only once to verify their WAEC O’Level results under a new arrangement announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The two examination bodies said the new system was introduced to end repeated verification payments and reduce the financial burden on admission seekers. Under the arrangement, candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB will verify their WAEC results once through the designated JAMB Verification Service platform. Once the verification is successfully…

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Lagos Island Twins Graduate With First Class, Emerge Best Students at LASU

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Two twins from Lagos Island have made headlines after graduating from Lagos State University (LASU) with outstanding academic results, reportedly earning First Class honours and recognition as best students. The siblings’ achievement has attracted attention from family members, friends and members of their community, who have celebrated their academic excellence and dedication to their studies. The twins reportedly distinguished themselves throughout their time at LASU, culminating in their graduation with First Class degrees and prestigious best-student recognition. Their success has also been described as an inspiring example of academic excellence,…

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History-Making Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies at 41 Days After Resignation Amid Plagiarism Row

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Professor Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has died at the age of 41. Arday was found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, on Friday, August 14, 2026, days after resigning from his prestigious academic position amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic credentials and plagiarism. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the property after receiving a report from the London Ambulance Service. A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the death…

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Polaris Bank Hosts Children for a Day of Fun, Learning and Workplace Discovery

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Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six years and above, provided the young participants with an opportunity to experience the workplace from a different perspective, see where their parents work, meet their colleagues, and gain a better understanding of what their parents do every day. The children, selected…

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23-Year-Old Nigerian Law School Student Dies After Fall From 4-Storey Hostel in Lagos

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A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Victoria Island, Faith Ajoke Alayande, has died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026. Alayande was reportedly found dead within the hostel premises after she allegedly jumped from the rooftop of the building. According to the police, a suicide note was reportedly discovered by her hostel mate and a relative, who had begun searching for her before she was found after…

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