Former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigeria to fundamentally rethink its approach to university education, saying Open and Distance Learning (ODL) must no longer be treated as a secondary option but as a national necessity for expanding access to higher education. Osinbajo made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking at the Fifth International … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best graduating students of Lagos State University with ₦20 million each, in recognition of their outstanding academic performances. The Governor announced the financial rewards on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of Lagos State University, Ojo. The two beneficiaries are … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the State as his administration intensifies efforts to deliver infrastructure and public facilities to communities across the 23 local government areas. The commissioning exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will continue until August 28, … Read more
The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, has spoken about the financial pressure he has encountered since assuming leadership of the private university, saying individuals have continued to approach him with requests for personal assistance. Adeniyi, who became Vice-Chancellor of the institution in May 2026, disclosed the experiences in a Facebook post on … Read more
Lagos State University is set to graduate 20,604 students at its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, with 494 students earning First Class honours. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a press conference held ahead of the combined convocation for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. According … Read more
More than 500 candidates on Saturday took part in the entrance examination for admission into government-owned technical colleges across Delta State, in a development that highlighted growing interest in vocational and skills-based education among parents and young people. The examination was conducted at the Model Technical College in Asaba and simultaneously at other designated technical … Read more
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the Governor took a swipe at Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his widely publicised dancing at official and political events. Davido’s response came through his Instagram Story on Friday, August 7, 2026, when he shared an image … Read more
At least seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a 14-year-old student went on a shooting rampage at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi Province, near the capital, Bangkok, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The teenager is accused of first killing his two grandparents at their home before going to Debsirin Nonthaburi … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that prospective corps members seeking mobilisation for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ service year must obtain clearance from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), warning that failure to do so will prevent them from participating in the mandatory national service programme. The latest directive reinforces the Federal … Read more
Popular Hausa political musician, Muhammadu Buhari, widely known as Kosan Waka, has died at the age of 47, bringing an end to a career that made him one of Northern Nigeria’s most recognisable voices in political music and public enlightenment. The singer passed away on Sunday, according to his family, sparking an outpouring of grief … Read more