The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life. The decision was reached during the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after deliberations on a report submitted by the Student Disciplinary Committee. Acting Director of…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)has issued a strong warning to candidates registering forthe 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME ), cautioning them against providing false ormisleading information during the registration process . According to the board, candidates who submit incorrect personal or academic details risk losing their admission and may face additional sanctions ,…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a 71.63 per cent pass rate, with candidates attaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The announcement was made on Tuesday by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, during a press…

The Federal Government has imposed a nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously issued licences and permits. The announcement was made on Wednesday, Dec. 17, by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment in Katsina State. Lawal said…

Adamu Baikie, widely recognised as the first professor of education in Northern Nigeria, has died at the age of 94. The renowned academic passed away on Friday evening at his residence in Zaria, Kaduna State. Professor Baikie was a highly respected educationist, scholar and university administrator who played a pioneering role in the development…

Five abducted students of the Rivers State University (RSU) have been rescued unhurt following a combined operation by the Rivers State Police Command, sister security agencies, and critical support from local community leaders. The victims identified as Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious, and London Sampson, were kidnapped around 1am on December…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, following a recent surge in attacks on schools by terrorists and bandits in Kebbi and Niger States. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) and NUT members in Abuja on Tuesday, the Union’s National President, Comr. Audu…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the full rollout of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for its Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) from 2026 to 2027. However, the May/June 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will serve as a major pilot phase, during which candidates may choose to take their…

The National Youth Service Corps has disowned a pamphlet circulating online that purportedly advises corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped or taken hostage. In a statement issued via its X handle on Thursday, November 20, the NYSC management described the document as fake and clarified that a consultant had presented a similar document…