Anambra Government Abolishes Monday School Closures over Sit-at-Home……


The Anambra State Government has issued an Executive Order abolishing the closure of schools on Mondays due to sit-at-home directives. The government said the decision is aimed at restoring normal academic activities and protecting the right of children to uninterrupted education. It stressed that no school, public or private, is permitted to shut down on Mondays, warning that defaulters will face sanctions. Authorities added that security measures have been strengthened to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school facilities across the state.

We Paid for These Hostels!” — Kwara Poly Students Protest Hostel Takeover……..

Students of Kwara State Polytechnic were thrown into confusion on resumption after discovering that hostels they had already paid for were taken over and reassigned. Many arrived expecting a smooth return, only to find strangers in their rooms or be told the hostels were no longer available. Anger spread as students protested, demanding refunds or reallocation. Authorities and security intervened, promising to resolve the crisis and consider refunds or alternative lodging. Many students remain stranded, urging swift action.
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Tragedy as Niger Varsity Student Takes Own Life After Losing ₦600,000 to Betting….

A 300-level student of a university in Niger State has reportedly taken his own life after losing ₦600,000 to sports betting. The incident has left fellow students and family members in shock, as he was described as calm before the tragedy. Sources say he became deeply distressed after the loss and could not handle the pressure. Authorities are said to be investigating the case, while many Nigerians are calling for awareness on the dangers of gambling addiction among youths.
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BREAKING: A 300-level Computer Science student of IBB University, Lapai, identified as Kelvin, has reportedly died by suicide after losing a large sum of money to online betting and accumulating heavy debts.

Sources say he was a lodge caretaker entrusted with collecting rent, which he allegedly used for betting. He was also said to be under pressure over unpaid rents and debts from accommodation deals with fellow students. Authorities and the university are yet to issue official statements.

If you’re struggling, please seek help.
#BreakingNews #IBBUL #Nigeria #StudentNews #MentalHealth

Bayero University Kano Expels 60 Students Over Examination Malpractice, Misconduct

At least 60 students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), have been expelled for examination malpractice and other acts of misconduct. The decision was reached during the institution’s 43rd statutory Senate meeting, following a detailed review of reports and recommendations from relevant academic and disciplinary committees. The university said each case was carefully examined before the Senate approved the expulsions in line with existing regulations.

#BUK #EducationNews #NigeriaEducation #ExamMalpractice

UNN Governing Council Approves 60% Increment in Sundry Charges for 2025/2026 Session

The Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has approved a 60 per cent increase in sundry charges for the 2025/2026 academic session following weeks of negotiations with the Student Union Government. The decision represents a reduction from the initial 100 per cent proposal by the Council. Both fresh and returning students will pay the new charges, which can be settled in two instalments across semesters. The agreement also guarantees no increase in accommodation fees, as the university pledges continued dialogue and improved infrastructure.

#UNN #EducationNews #NigeriaStudents

Insecurity Don Scatter Teaching Practice: Niger College Relocates Students From Hot Zones

Niger State College of Education, Minna has ordered the immediate relocation of students on teaching practice from Zone C and other unsafe parts of Zones A and B following worsening insecurity. The directive, based on state government security assessments, affects the 2025/2026 exercise. Only schools in Bida, Bosso, Chanchaga, Suleja LGAs and the FCT have been approved. Students posted to high-risk areas have been instructed to report for reposting, with management stressing that compliance is compulsory as safety remains the top priority.

#NigerState #EducationCrisis #Insecurity

Kwara Nurses Forum Sounds Alarm Over Illegal Nursing Schools, Warns of Danger to Lives

The Elegant Nurses Forum has raised alarm over illegal and unapproved nursing programmes in Kwara State, warning that lives are at risk. Some Colleges of Health Technology are allegedly running Community Health and Public Health Nursing courses without accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The forum condemned the deception of students and parents, calling it “quackery in full view.” It demanded immediate closure of these schools, enforcement of NMCN guidelines, refunds for affected students, and sanctions for officials who approved the illegal programmes, urging the state government to protect citizens.

Shock in Ikorodu: Lagos Government School Classroom Collapses During Lessons, Pupils Escape Unharmed

A classroom building at Odokerere High School in Ikorodu, Lagos, collapsed during lessons on Thursday, sparking fear over the safety of public school infrastructure. Miraculously, no pupils were seriously injured, as students reportedly escaped in time. A video of the incident, shared on social media, shows the near-disaster and raises questions about the condition of government-owned schools. Observers condemned attempts by school authorities to prevent recording the event. The Lagos State Ministry of Education has yet to release an official statement, and calls are growing for urgent inspections and safety measures across public schools.

Edo Govt Frees AAU Students Arrested During Ekpoma Insecurity Protest

Edo State government has released Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students arrested during a protest over rising insecurity in Ekpoma. While the demonstration turned violent due to hoodlums, Governor Monday Okpebholo assured genuine students of dialogue and reforms. The administration has boosted AAU’s monthly allocation to ₦500 million and pledged to clear ₦41 billion in salary arrears. Okpebholo condemned violence and looting, urging peaceful engagement while promising security improvements across Ekpoma.

#EdoNews #AAUStudents #PeacefulProtest

India Shuts Medical College Amid Hindu Protests Over Muslim Students

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute in Reasi, Kashmir, has been shut down after Hindu groups protested the admission of a predominantly Muslim first-year MBBS class. The National Medical Commission revoked the college’s recognition, citing alleged technical deficiencies, though critics argue the move was politically and communally motivated. Students and parents contest the claims, saying facilities were adequate and admissions merit-based via NEET. Authorities plan to relocate affected students to other colleges, but the closure has sparked debates over secular education, minority rights, and communalism in India’s education system.
#IndiaEducationCrisis #MedicalCollegeClosure #MinorityRights

Sowore Foundation Scatter Better Life for Kiribo: 250 Students Collect Scholarship, Artisans Chop Empowerment as #ComeToKiribo 2026 Burst Ground!

Na joy full Kiribo, Ondo State as Sowore Foundation share 250 scholarships give students for Medicine, Nursing, Law plus empower artisans and people with special needs during the 2026 #ComeToKiribo Festival. The event draw people from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin as culture, sports and education jam together.

Omoyele Sowore talk say Kiribo Road Race na the first marathon for January 1 anywhere for world, to wake community spirit, promote health and show say citizens fit succeed where government fail. In honour him late papa, the foundation drop over N20 million, support 45 artisans, reward students N1m for winners. Kiribo don turn village dreams.

Sowore Foundation Awards 250 Scholarships, Empowers 45 Artisans; Hosts 2026 #ComeToKiribo Festival in Ondo

The Sowore Foundation, founded by human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, has awarded scholarships to 250 students studying Medicine, Nursing, Law, and other disciplines, while also empowering 45 artisans and vulnerable individuals.

The interventions coincided with the 2026 edition of the annual #ComeToKiribo Festival, held on January 1, 2026, in Kiribo, Ondo State. Speaking at the event, Sowore described the Kiribo Road Race as both symbolic and historic, noting that it is the first marathon race anywhere in the world held every year on January 1.

Beyond celebration, the festival served as a platform for education, empowerment, and community development, drawing attention to grassroots support initiatives often missing from mainstream governance efforts.

Question: Should community-driven initiatives like this play a bigger role where government support falls short?

#ComeToKiribo #SoworeFoundation #OndoState #EducationAndEmpowerment

LAUTECH Nurses Drag EFCC, ICPC Over ₦18m Extortion, Withheld Results – SOS Petition

Omo, wahala dey oo! Some concerned nurses from LAUTECH Open Learning don shout SOS to EFCC and ICPC over serious gbege. Dem claim say from 200 Level reach 500 Level, class executives dey collect huge levies for vague purposes, sometimes pay into personal accounts, without receipts or transparency.

Dem talk say ₦18 million don vanish, some students been dey pay for projects, sports, entertainment, and final exams, but still results dey withheld. Some even get exemption letters, others dey suffer in academic limbo.

Nurses demand full investigation, audit of all funds collected, protection for affected students, and immediate release of their results. Dem call am SOS – no more fear, no more intimidation.

Na Wetin? 52 AAU Students Arrest After Dem Protest Insecurity, Youth & Law Folks Dey Shout ‘Release Dem Now

Omo, wahala don gas! Police don arrest 52 students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, wey just protest say insecurity don too much for di school area. Di students waka go show say dem no dey happy with kidnapping and wahala wey dey disturb academics, but instead make government hear dem, dem carry dem go detention.

Youth Arise Movement don yan say na against wetin Constitution talk dem dey do, because Section 40 give every citizen right to protest peacefully. Dem talk say government suppose protect people, no be arrest dem wey dey ask for safety. LAWGAN join body, yan say students action dey within dem rights and call on authorities make dem drop all prosecution, start solve di insecurity wey dey cause wahala.

Dem dey appeal to human rights groups, media, and civil society make dem continue pressure until students free. Naija no fit gree make students dey suffer for demand for basic safety.

Wahala Don Burst for Ekpoma! NANS Slams Edo Govt Over Detention of 52 Students, Demands Immediate Release

Wahala don tey for Ekpoma oo! The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm over the continued detention of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students following their peaceful protest against rising insecurity and kidnapping in Edo State.

In a statement signed by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, the students’ body described the detention as “ridiculous, unacceptable, and deeply disturbing”, insisting that the affected students were simply exercising their constitutional right to protest peacefully.

Peaceful protest is not a crime, and demanding safety should never be met with repression,” NANS said.

The association accused the Edo State government, AAU management, and Nigeria Police Force of failing to protect students while allegedly resorting to intimidation, harassment, and psychological trauma against young Nigerians speaking out on insecurity.

NANS also warned that any attempt to justify the detention would be seen as a deliberate act of oppression against the Nigerian student community.

Nigerian students deserve safety, not suppression,” the statement emphasized.

Court Moves

The 52 students were initially remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre by a Benin High Court on charges of malicious damage and armed robbery. However, Justice William Aziegbemi ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction and directed defence counsel to file bail applications at the Ubiaja High Court, adjourning the case to February 26, 2026.

NANS demanded:

Immediate and unconditional release of all detained students

Guarantee of their physical and mental wellbeing

Respect for students’ constitutional rights to peaceful protest


Instead of addressing genuine concerns of kidnapping and insecurity affecting campuses and communities, authorities have criminalised students for speaking out. This approach is counterproductive and unjust,” NANS said.

Ekpoma wahala don tey oo! Nigerian students are now calling on the Edo State government to act fast, free their colleagues, and ensure safety on campus before tensions escalate further.

AAU Students Wahala Don Burst! Take-It-Back Slams Police Over 52 Students’ Remand, Demands Freedom Now

Wahala don set for Edo State as the Take-It-Back Movement has condemned the arrest and remand of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students in Ekpoma, describing it as a dangerous abuse of power and a clear violation of human rights. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, the group said police carried out midnight raids on student hostels, storming rooms and arresting youths who had earlier protested against rising kidnappings and insecurity in the state. The movement said the action was aimed at intimidating students who exercised their constitutional right to peaceful protest. It noted that while kidnappers continue to operate freely, authorities have chosen to chase protesters instead of criminals. Take-It-Back also revealed that another resident was abducted just a day after the protest, exposing what it called the state’s failure to protect lives. The group demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the 52 students, withdrawal of all “bogus” charges, an end to harassment of protesters, a public apology from the government and police, and punishment for officers involved, warning that repression will only fuel more resistance.

Wahala Burst for Edo Oo! Ekpoma DPO Under Fire Over ‘Hausa Officer Who Won’t Listen’ Remark Amid Protest

Wahala don set for Edo State oo! A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, is currently facing heavy backlash after a video surfaced online in which he allegedly made an ethnically charged statement while addressing protesters.

In the viral footage circulating on social media, the officer—whose identity is yet to be officially confirmed—is heard telling demonstrators:
“Don’t worry, I will leave Ekpoma, and they will bring a Hausa officer who won’t listen to anybody.”

The remark was reportedly made during a protest sparked by the killing of a young medical graduate, who was abducted and later murdered by kidnappers even after a ransom had been paid. The tragic incident had triggered anger and frustration among residents, who took to the streets to demand improved security and accountability.

However, instead of calming tensions, the DPO’s comment has now set social media on fire, with many Nigerians describing it as insensitive, divisive, and ethnically provocative.

Nigerians React: “This One No Pure At All”

Following the video’s circulation, reactions poured in from across the country, with many users condemning what they described as ethnic stereotyping and unprofessional conduct by a senior police officer.

One X user, Mr Gerald (@Mr_Gerrie01), wrote:

> “A very insensitive police officer.”



Another user, Everything Politics (@Everypolitics1), said:

> “This statement is troubling because it unfairly stereotypes and dehumanises Hausa people, implying they are incapable of empathy or dialogue. Ethnicity should never be used as a threat or a tool of intimidation.”



Ekong De Superstar (@EkongGodson) added:

> “Imagine what a supposed DPO is spewing. Protecting the lives of the people you swore to serve has now turned to ethnic tirade.”



Similarly, Mister Balo (@MubarakBalogun) described the comment as irresponsible, while Iamowolabi (@Iamowolabi01) urged the officer to focus on his duty:

> “Oga, do your job to protect people, no deh threaten them.”



“We Need Security, Not Ethnic Talk”

Other Nigerians acknowledged the emotional tension surrounding the protest but insisted that bringing ethnicity into the matter only worsens divisions.

Hephzibah Behulah (@HephzibaBehulah) wrote:

> “No one should have to live in fear of kidnapping every day, especially students just trying to get an education. That case where the young medical graduate was killed even after ransom was paid is tragic and shows how bad things have gotten.”



She added that while the DPO may have sounded frustrated, invoking ethnicity was unnecessary and harmful:

> “The protesters are right to demand better security. Threatening to replace one officer with another who ‘won’t listen’ doesn’t solve the real problem.”



Calls for Accountability Grow Louder

As the controversy continues, many Nigerians are now calling on the Edo State Police Command and the Nigeria Police Force headquarters to address the matter, investigate the officer’s conduct, and reaffirm their commitment to professionalism and unity.

For many observers, the incident reflects a deeper frustration with insecurity, police-community relations, and the handling of public anger over kidnappings and violent crime.

Wahala don burst oo — because when people dey cry for protection, na unity dem expect, not ethnic threats. Nigerians dey watch wetin go happen next.

Wahala Don Set Oo! Nigerian BEA Scholar in Hungary Faces Expulsion Over Unpaid $10,450 Allowance

Wahala don really set for abroad oo! A Nigerian postgraduate student studying in Hungary under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship has raised alarm after spending over one year without receiving a single kobo of his approved allowances. Now, he is facing possible expulsion and homelessness because his residence permit is about to expire.

The student, Oluwasegun Michael Ogundele of the University of Pannonia, has petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education Financing, crying out that since he resumed studies in September 2024, the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) and the Federal Ministry of Education have failed to pay any of the funds promised under his scholarship.

According to him, the agreement between the Nigerian and Hungarian governments clearly stated his entitlements, yet nothing has been paid till date. These include a $6,000 yearly allowance, $250 for warm clothing, $200 for health insurance, a N100,000 take-off grant, a $1,000 postgraduate research grant, and a return ticket to Nigeria. In total, the unpaid money now stands at $10,450.

Ogundele said the situation has pushed him into serious hardship. For the past 18 months, he has survived only on a small monthly stipend of about €110 from Hungary’s Tempus Scholarship Foundation. He described his condition as one of illness, emotional trauma, and constant anxiety about basic survival.

“My academic performance and mental health have suffered. I am constantly worried about how to eat, pay bills, and remain legal in this country,” he said.

The wahala no end there. His programme is expected to finish by January 30, 2026, while his residence permit expires the very next day. Yet, he has no money to buy a ticket back to Nigeria. His passage allowance of $2,500, which should help him return home, has also not been paid.

He further revealed that he has not taken up any paid job because scholarship rules forbid it. Still, despite obeying all conditions, the government has failed to honour its own agreement.

In his petition, Ogundele begged the House Committee to urgently intervene and ensure immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements. He warned that his case is not isolated, stating that many Nigerian students abroad under the BEA scheme are suffering in silence. Some, according to him, have taken degrading jobs to survive, while others have reportedly died due to stress and untreated illnesses.

“Many of us are being treated like beggars abroad. We are looked down upon, and it has destroyed our dignity as Nigerians. The suffering imposed on us is unimaginable,” he wrote.

The matter has also drawn political attention. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently accused the Tinubu administration of abandoning Nigerian students under the BEA programme, saying over 1,600 students abroad are owed stipends and have been left stranded.

However, the Federal Government has denied abandoning students, stating that funding delays were due to fiscal constraints and that it remains committed to students already enrolled. The Ministry of Education also disclosed that no new bilateral scholarships were awarded in 2025, as Nigeria now claims it has enough local capacity to train students at home.

But for students like Ogundele, policy explanations no dey stop hunger.

As his deadline approaches and eviction looms, Nigerians are now asking: how can a government send students abroad in the name of national development, then leave them to suffer alone?

One thing be sure: wahala don set oo for this BEA scholarship matter—and everybody dey watch how government go respond.

Atiku Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Abandoning Nigerian Students Abroad

People, wahala don burst! Former VP Atiku Abubakar don accuse Tinubu administration of leaving about 1,600 Nigerian students stranded abroad after quietly stopping the BEA scholarship programme.

Students supposed to get stipends of $6,000+ each—nothing paid since 2025

Some faced hunger, unpaid rent, even life-threatening medical emergencies

One tragic case: student in Morocco died reportedly due to hardship


Atiku calls it “cruel, negligent, and damaging to Nigeria’s international reputation”

Government allegedly offered to sponsor students back home instead—callous!

BEA originally meant to build Nigeria’s future workforce in countries like China, Russia, Morocco, Hungary


Federal Ministry of Education, however, denies abandonment

Says no new scholarships in 2025

Existing students supposed to be supported until completion

Policy now focuses on local training programs to save public funds


Atiku warns: “Abandoning students mid-course destroys years of effort and Nigeria’s credibility”