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

Aug 26, 2026 topnews

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,…

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

Aug 15, 2026 topnews

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…

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

Aug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026 topnews

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…

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

Aug 10, 2026 topnews

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…

Anambra Hostel Collapse: Students Injured as Three-Storey Building Crashes Near Federal Polytechnic

Jul 28, 2026 topnews

Several students and other occupants sustained injuries after a three-storey hostel building collapsed in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly caved in late Sunday night, trapping occupants beneath the rubble and triggering a frantic rescue operation. Emergency responders, including officials of the Anambra State Police Command, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), local vigilantes, and residents, rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped. Initial reports…

Three Students Killed as Troops Foil ISWAP Mass Abduction at Borno School, Rescue 46

Jul 20, 2026 topnews

Three students were killed in the early hours of Saturday after suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attempted to abduct dozens of students at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State. The school, currently serving as temporary accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, came under attack at about 1:30 a.m. before troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), repelled the assault and rescued 46 students. Confirming the incident, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters…

Gunmen Abduct Principal, NECO Official, Four Students During Examination in Kogi

Jul 16, 2026 topnews

Gunmen have abducted a school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) official, and four students during the ongoing NECO examination in Kogi State. The attack occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m. when armed men stormed Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area of the state while candidates were writing their examination. According to the Kogi State Police Command, the victims include the school principal, a NECO ad hoc official, and four students who were sitting for the examination when the attackers invaded the school. The incident reportedly…

Nigerian Medical Student Dies After Russian Airstrike in Ukraine Just Days Before Graduation

Jul 7, 2026 topnews

A tragic Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has claimed the life of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical student, Nnani Adaobi Marian, just days before she was due to graduate from medical school. Adaobi, a final-year student at Kharkiv National Medical University, succumbed to severe injuries she sustained during a Russian aerial bombardment on June 29 in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. According to reports, Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on the district, leaving several civilians injured. Adaobi was critically wounded in the attack and initially received treatment in…

Bandits Burn Niger Primary School After Collecting N10 Million Levy from Communities

Jun 26, 2026 topnews

Residents of Dekara town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State have been left in shock after suspected bandits reportedly burnt down a primary school despite allegedly collecting a N10 million levy from communities in the area. The attackers reportedly set Central Primary School, Dekara, ablaze during a raid on the town on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of the state. According to a resident who spoke anonymously, the bandits emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park before invading the community. He disclosed…

Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to Plateau School Children

Jun 25, 2026 topnews

In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education and community empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to school pupils in Plateau State. The intervention, which took place in Jos, saw over 600 randomly selected pupils drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state benefit from the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Each pupil received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set, and a water bottle, in a gesture designed to support their learning journey and encourage academic…