OYOSUBEB Denies Role in Common Entrance Exam Leakage
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has denied involvement in the alleged leakage of the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination results in the state. The board, led by its Executive Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, described the allegation, reportedly made during a radio programme in Ibadan, as false and misleading. In a statement issued […]
OYOSUBEB Denies Role in Common Entrance Exam Result Leak
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has denied allegations that it was involved in the alleged leakage of results from the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination in the state. The denial followed claims aired during a programme on a radio station in Ibadan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the board described the […]
Gateway ICT polytechnic students recused as security forces kill 3 Abductor in Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that three suspected kidnappers who abducted five students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State were neutralised in a gun duel with security operatives. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, confirmed this in a statement highlighting the police operational success across the country on Sunday. Iniedu […]
UNILORIN to Honour Oloyede, Ojulari, 29 Others
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will on Monday, August 17, honour former Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Emeritus Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Plc, Bayo Ojulari, and 29 other distinguished individuals for their contributions to the university and the nation. Oloyede, who served as […]
Geography Department Gets New Head at UNILORIN
The Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, has commenced a new phase of leadership following the formal handover of departmental affairs by the outgoing Head of Department, Dr O. D. Ajewole, to the incoming Head of Department, Dr Toluwalope M. Agaja, on Monday, August 3, 2026. The handover ceremony, held at […]
UNILORIN Professor Esere Receives APROCON Fellowship Award
Professor of Guidance and Counselling at the University of Ilorin, Mary Ogechi Esere, has received the Fellowship Award of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) for her contributions to the development of counselling education and practice in Nigeria. The award was presented to Esere on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Convocation Arena […]
JAMB Resolves Over 5,000 Pending Complaints in Five Days
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has resolved more than 5,000 pending complaints within five days following an intervention by its Registrar, Professor Segun Aina. According to a statement by JAMB’s Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, the development followed the Registrar’s decision to strengthen the Board’s Service Compact with All […]
FG to Establish Six Regional Autism Centres in 2027
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish Autism Centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones from 2027 as part of efforts to improve diagnosis, therapy and inclusive education for children with autism and other developmental disorders. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday, describing it as a […]
FG Orders Expulsion of Students Convicted of Kidnapping
The Federal Government has directed all universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to expel any student found guilty of kidnapping or related criminal offences after due investigation. The directive was issued by the Minister of Education, who instructed vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to criminal activities on campuses. Alausa also urged […]
Atiku Slams ₦1.08tn Budget Allocation to Cooperative College
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the allocation of ₦1.08 trillion to the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, in the 2026 Appropriation Act, describing the move as evidence of what he called “a blueprint to defraud Nigerians.” Atiku’s reaction followed a budget analysis by civic technology organization Tracka, […]
