UTME Exemption For NCE Candidates, Others Will Double Tertiary Admissions — FG
The minister of education, Tunji Alausa, has said that the federal government’s decision to exempt colleges of education and non-technology agricultural courses in polytechnics and monotechnics from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will increase admissions into tertiary institutions to about 1.5 million.
NAPTIP Rescues 15 From Suspected Online Traffickers In Nassarawa
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued 15 persons, including foreign nationals, after uncovering a suspected human trafficking syndicate allegedly operating under the guise of an online marketing company in Nasarawa State.
We Have Returned Over One Million Street Children To School In Last 30 Months, Says Alausa
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that the Federal Government has succeeded in returning more than one million children from the streets to classrooms over the past 30 months as part of efforts to tackle the country’s out-of-school children crisis.
Imo Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping
A State High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo state, has sentenced a 34-year-old man, Johnbosco Ashiegbu, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of serial armed robbery and kidnapping.
Senate Amends Electoral Act To Establish Clearer Legal Framework
The Senate has passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act Bill, seeking to establish a clearer legal framework for the handling of pre-election disputes ahead of the next general elections.
IG Of Police, Seeks Community Partnership To Secure Nigeria
The Inspector General, IG, of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that effective security in Nigeria can only be achieved through strong collaboration between the police and communities.
Delta State Governor Flags Off Construction Of Aboh-Akarai Road Project
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has flagged off the construction of the N29.8bn Aboh-Akarai road and bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area.
FG Approves Policy To Curb Misuse Of Honorary Degrees
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced the approval of a uniform policy aimed at checking the growing abuse and politicisation of honorary degrees, including the practice of awarding them to serving public officials.
SSANU, NASU In Unilorin Joins Nationwide Strike
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, in the University of Ilorin, have commenced an indefinite strike.
Ondo Govt Trains 90 Youths In Poultry Farming
The Ondo State Government says it has trained and empowered about 90 youths across the state in modern poultry farming.