The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to combat drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including mandatory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for those who repeatedly test positive despite treatment and rehabilitation efforts. The measures are outlined in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in…

The Nigeria Police Force, working alongside the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the College of Education in Warri, Delta State. The operation followed intelligence-driven investigations into attempts by criminal groups to compromise the examination process through…

Six students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, along with a visitor, were abducted on Wednesday night after gunmen attacked a students’ lodge in Gudi, located in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel. He said…

A staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Jessey A. Audu, has slumped and d!ed on his way to work. A staff member of the NUT, Ibrahim Adamu, said the incident happened at Gwahaon in Gwagalada Area Council on Tuesday, April 21. Adamu said the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over alleged falsification of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using artificial intelligence and other digital tools. The board made this known on Friday, April 17, while releasing the results of 632,788 candidates who sat for…

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…