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Meet Mustapha Tajudeen Olumide, newly appointed National Amir of MSSN

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustapha Tajudeen Olumide as its new National Amir. Born on January 12,...

Lagos orders immediate registration of unapproved private schools

The Lagos State Government has mandated all unapproved and unregistered private schools operating within the state to register with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to meet required standards and provide...

Oshiomhole queries JAMB over N850m expenditure on office fumigation

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) has raised questions over the financial activities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 2024, during the agency’s 2025 budget defence...

Minister of State for Education: Almajiri should not be considered out-of-school

Dr. Suwaiba Saidu, Nigeria's Minister of State for Education, declared that Almajiri children, part of an Islamic education system, should not be considered out-of-school. The government plans to integrate Almajiri schools into formal education, enhancing their curriculum with foundational skills. This aligns with efforts to tackle the country's 28 million out-of-school children.

WAEC extends registration deadline for 2025 Private Candidates’ WASSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series.
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Court grants bail to 12 suspects in ACU undergraduate’s murder case

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to 12 suspects accused of murdering Jeffrey Akro, with each bail set at ₦5 million. The suspects, whose plea of not guilty was recorded, will return for further hearings on February 21, 2025, under strict bail conditions.

Kwara SUBEB shortlists 1811 for employment

The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) has announced the shortlisting of 1,811 applicants for employment following a rigorous recruitment process involving 55,713 applicants across the state.

Lagos government invokes Child Rights Act against teacher for assaulting toddler

The Lagos State Government has acted against teacher Stella Nwadigbo for allegedly assaulting three-year-old pupil Abayomi Michael, as seen in a viral video. The Office of Education Quality Assurance conducted an investigation, resulting in a temporary school closure for safety. Nwadigbo has been arrested and will remain in custody awaiting legal advice. Further investigations are ongoing.

Mother of assaulted 3-year-old reveals son suffered ear injuries

Adenike Okunlaya, the mother of three-year-old Abayomi Michael, who was assaulted by a teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, at Christ-Miltos Primary School, Ikorodu, Lagos, has revealed that her son suffered...

Lagos teacher who assaulted 3-year-old pupil granted bail

A teacher at Christ Mitot School in Ikorodu, Lagos, Stella Nwadigbo, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm after she was caught on...