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…

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…