Tag: EDUCATION

Asiwaju Moshood Shittu (AMS), a respected political figure and former Deputy National Campaign Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has applauded the recent conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso by the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil. The award ceremony, held at the university which Kwankwaso himself established during his first tenure as Governor of Kano State (1999–2003), was a celebration of his monumental contributions to education and nation-building. Reacting to the honour, AMS described Kwankwaso as a singular force…

In a shocking update, JAMB revealed that over 1.5 million candidates failed to score 200 in the 2025 UTME. Out of 1,955,069 participants, only 420,415 scored 200 or above—a mere 21.5% success rate. This figure shows a major drop in performance compared to previous years. It also raises concerns about the academic readiness of Nigerian students. According to JAMB, 1,534,654 candidates scored below the 200 benchmark. This score is commonly needed for admission into many top university programs in Nigeria. The UTME tests students in English, Mathematics, and other core…

Gombe Varsity Student Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Newborn Baby A female student of Gombe State University (GSU) has reportedly been arrested by police following the alleged death of her newborn baby, who was purportedly thrown from the third floor of a building on the university campus. The tragic incident is said to have occurred recently within the university premises. Sources indicate that residents or security personnel discovered the lifeless body of a newborn baby at the foot of a multi-storey building, believed to be a hostel or academic structure.…

FUOYE Breaks Silence on Student’s Death, Denies Corpse Mutilation Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State – The Management of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti state, has officially broken its silence regarding the tragic death of Modupe Atanda, a 200-level Nursing student, and has specifically addressed circulating reports about the condition of her corpse. In a statement released by the university on Friday, the institution clarified that while Atanda’s death was a deeply unfortunate incident resulting from stab wounds, reports suggesting her body was mutilated are inaccurate. “The university management is aware of…

FGGC Sagamu Students Make Waves in Tech, Unveil Humanoid Robot ‘Kiki-Saggy’ SAGAMU, OGUN STATE – A group of brilliant and dedicated students at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Sagamu, Ogun State, have achieved a remarkable feat in the field of technology, successfully designing and building a humanoid robot. The robot, named “Okikiola-Sagamu” and affectionately nicknamed “Kiki-Saggy,” was recently unveiled, showcasing the innovative spirit and technical prowess of these young female innovators. The project involved a dedicated team of students from various classes, who pooled their knowledge in science, technology, engineering,…

She will be expelled – UNIPORT VC vows after catching female student in crop top and shorts The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Owunari Georgewill, has sparked controversy after he seemingly threatened to expel a student whom he deemed to be dressed indecently. Georgewill had asked the female student if she was comfortable in her indecent outfit, stressing that she is obviously naked in the outfit. The student in response defended herself, saying she is not naked and was comfortable in the outfit. This caused the VC…