Friday, November 13, 2026

Education

June 5, 2026

Police reaffirm commitment to school security in Katsina

The police commissioner of police in Katsina, Ali Umar-Fage, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of schools across the state.

Armed policemen.
June 5, 2026

UNIPORT gets new vice-chancellor

The governing council of the University of Port Harcourt has approved the appointment of Princewill Chike as the institution’s 10th vice-chancellor.

Princewill Chike
June 5, 2026

UK group expresses concern over mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in Nigeria

“Schools should be safe places for learning, growth, and development, not locations where children are exposed to violence and insecurity,” the group said.

Schoolchildren in Abuja public school
June 4, 2026

Japa: UK govt says universities face ban on international students over visa abuse

The UK will sanction institutions that fail to recruit responsibly under new sponsorship rules.

UK flag
June 4, 2026

Police issue alert, order maximum security for schools, churches, prisons in Delta

“Area commanders and DPOs must locate schools, churches, mosques, and correctional centres in their areas and ensure maximum security…,” Mr Oyeniyi said.

Armed Cops
June 4, 2026

Children’s Day Stampede: Edo officials visit wounded students’ families

The Edo government delegation on Thursday provided material support to students injured during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

Stampede at Ogbemudia stadium
June 4, 2026

Private school owners decry Tinubu govt for being slow to rescue kidnapped Oyo pupils

NAPPS called on the federal and state governments, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the immediate rescue of the kidnapped teachers and pupils.

NAPPS members
June 4, 2026

Show remorse, return kidnapped schoolchildren to their families, Obi begs Oyo terrorists

However, Mr Obi noted that the society “we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow”.

Peter Obi
June 4, 2026

Hillsborough Township School District business administrator Aiman Mahmoud indicted in kickback scheme

The indictment also alleged that shortly after Gratto was hired, Mr Gratto agreed to provide substantial cash kickbacks to Mr Mahmoud.

Hillsborough Board of Education
June 4, 2026

WASSCE: Education minister visits schools, hails CBT mode exams

Deputy education minister says the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination is progressing smoothly, particularly in centres using the computer-based test mode.

CBT centre