AAU Student Union Denies Role in Edo Protests
Ambrose Alli University's SUG President insists recent protests were organized by external groups, not students. Calls for immediate release of detained scholars. Governor alleges overseas sponsorship.
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Senator Natasha Reacts to Arrest of 52 AAU Students in Edo
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University students after a protest in Ekpoma. She calls for their release and urges Governor Okpebholo to address kidnappings, not suppress youth voices.
TikTok Star Jarvis Cries Out to Edo Governor Over Insecurity
TikTok celebrity Jarvis makes an emotional plea to Governor Monday Okpebholo over rampant kidnappings in Ekpoma and the arrest of 52 protesting students. Her video sparks major reactions online.
Atiku Condemns Arrest of 52 AAU Students in Edo
Atiku Abubakar demands the unconditional release of 52 individuals remanded after an Edo protest against insecurity. The case adjourned to February 2026.
Senator Slams Detention of 52 AAU Students for Protesting
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands the release of 52 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during a protest against kidnappings in Edo State. She warns against criminalizing youth voices.
NANS Demands Release of 52 Arrested AAU Students
NANS condemns the detention of 52 Ambrose Alli University students arrested after a protest against kidnapping. It demands their immediate release and action on campus insecurity.
52 Youths Remanded Over Ekpoma Protest Violence
An Edo High Court has ordered the remand of 52 youths linked to a violent protest against kidnapping in Ekpoma. The protest, led by students, turned destructive. Read the full details.
Edo State Delays School Resumption Over Insecurity
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central due to rising insecurity and recent violent protests. Get the latest updates and official statement here.
NDLEA Proposes Strategy to Curb Drug Abuse in Universities
NDLEA reveals a primary control strategy to prevent drug abuse among new university students. Niger State Commander details alarming campus trends and past successful interventions. Read more.
Kidnapping in Ekpoma a day after community protest
Shocking CCTV footage shows a man abducted in Ekpoma, Edo State, just one day after residents protested rampant kidnappings. The incident highlights the escalating security crisis.
ATBU Leads Nigeria in Innovation in 2025 Rankings
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is ranked Nigeria's most innovative and 3rd for research in the 2025 SCImago Institutions Rankings. This achievement highlights the critical role of tech-focused universities in national development. Read more abou
Atiku: FG Abandons 1,600 BEA Students Abroad
Atiku Abubakar criticises Tinubu's govt for abandoning Nigerian students under Bilateral Education Agreement. Over 1,600 students stranded, owed $6,000 each. Details inside.
Atiku: Tinubu Govt Abandons 1,600 BEA Students Abroad
Atiku Abubakar accuses the Tinubu administration of abandoning 1,600 Nigerian scholars abroad under the BEA. Students are owed over $6,000 each, with reports of one death in Morocco. Read the full story.
Nigerian Graduate Thanks ChatGPT for Degree Success
A 2026 graduate from Umaru Musa Yar'adua University publicly thanked ChatGPT for aiding his studies. Discover how AI is reshaping Nigerian education.
Ekpoma Residents Protest Against Incessant Kidnappings
Angry residents and students in Ekpoma, Edo State, protest rampant kidnappings. Police report rescue of nine victims using drone technology. Get the full story.
UOU Wins First Nigeria University Flag Football Title
Unique Open University, Lagos, clinches the historic first Nigeria University Flag Football Tournament. Over 60 athletes competed for the ₦1 million prize. Read the full story!
ABU Zaria to Host 29th NUGA Games in 2028
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, secures provisional rights to host the 29th Nigerian University Games in 2028. VC Prof. Adamu Ahmed hails it as a boost for sports economy.
LASU Begins Free Cadet Corps Recruitment for Students
Lagos State University has launched a free recruitment drive for its student Cadet Corps to foster leadership and campus safety. Learn how to apply now.
Babcock University Issues New Grooming, Dress Code Rules
Babcock University cancels all hair-pass permits and enforces a strict new dress code. Students must comply or face disciplinary action. Details here.
Nigerian Arrested for Murder of University Student in Canada
A Nigerian man, Babatunde Afuwape, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Shivank Avasthi, a University of Toronto student from India. Police seek witnesses.
Education Tax Exemption Urged for Nigerian Universities
Prof. Bode Ayorinde calls for tax exemption for universities, warning that current levies stifle quality education and national development. Read his full appeal.
Couple Arrested in Libya for Torturing, Starving Child
A Nigerian woman and her Ghanaian husband have been detained in Tripoli over the alleged torture and starvation of an orphaned child to death. The shocking case emerged on January 7, 2025.
6,000 Students Attend MSSN Lagos 115th Islamic Course
Thousands of Muslim students gathered in Lagos for the 115th Islamic Vacation Course. Leaders urged youth to embrace mentorship, discipline, and civic duty. Read more.
OAU Medical Student Dies in Sleep, University Mourns
The Obafemi Awolowo University community is in mourning after Part Three medical student Timilehin Toromade, 18, died in his sleep. The university pledges support and investigation.
AAU: Protesters Are Not Our Registered Students
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
UNIMED VC: Innovation Key to 2026 Institutional Development
UNIMED Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, declares innovation a top priority for 2026 to elevate the university's global standing. Read her full New Year message to stakeholders.
NUC Approves 17 Programmes for University of Fortune
The NUC has greenlit 17 undergraduate programmes at University of Fortune, Ondo, with an 800-student quota for the 2025/2026 session. Explore the new courses now.
Tinubu Renames University After Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
Tinubu renames university after Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
FUL Student Dies After Snake Bite in Kogi
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
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