One of the teachers rescued after spending 56 days in captivity in Oyo State, Zacchaeus Olatunde, has claimed that he and other victims were released by their abductors before security personnel eventually escorted them home. Olatunde made the disclosure during a telephone interview with Nigeria Info FM on Friday. He recounted the ordeal of teachers…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dismissed eight teaching and non-teaching staff members over offences including examination misconduct, absenteeism, abandonment of duty and financial irregularities. The institution also delayed another staff member’s promotion by two years after disciplinary proceedings found him liable for negligence of duty and examination-related misconduct. Governing Council approves sanctions The disciplinary…
A teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death at a school in Anambra State has surrendered to the police after days of search operations. The suspect, Mrs Dim Ebere, 47, reported to the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area. Authorities accuse her of flogging the boy, who later died from injuries…
Paul University, Awka, has suspended a member of its academic staff, Venerable Cornelius Eze, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The university announced the indefinite suspension on Friday. It said the decision would remain in effect while it completed its disciplinary process. Relevant law enforcement agencies have also begun investigations. University begins investigation…
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has budgeted N140 million to provide laptops, iPads and Android phones to youths in Fufore/Song Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. The 2026 budget shows that the project will strengthen beneficiaries’ information and communication technology (ICT) skills. TheCable reviewed the budget document and reported that the ministry included…
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four people abducted during the recent attack on an unauthorised NECO examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area. The victims include the school principal, a NECO official and two students. The government said a coordinated security operation led to their rescue following the kidnapping incident….
The Federal Government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination, with 10 candidates emerging as the highest scorers after recording 202 marks out of a maximum obtainable score of 210. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced the results on Thursday in Abuja after receiving the examination report from…
The new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has promised to tackle the institution’s infrastructure deficit through innovative and sustainable funding strategies. Obamuyi made the pledge on Thursday after completing a two-day inspection of facilities across the university campus. He recently assumed office following his appointment by Ondo State Governor, Lucky…
A teacher at Community High School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State says fear still grips teachers and pupils despite the rescue of those abducted from the school. Although academic activities have resumed, the teacher said many staff members remain anxious because security around the school has not improved. The teacher spoke during…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned that organisations which fail to provide adequate welfare for corps members posted to them risk being blacklisted from participating in the scheme. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning during an interactive session with corps members in Lokoja, Kogi State. He said…
