The Nigerian Army has explained how troops and other security agencies rescued pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. Military authorities said the month-long intelligence operation targeted the kidnappers’ leaders, logistics network, informants and forest hideouts. The strategy eventually forced the group to release the…
Eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested following the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. Security operatives also killed several other suspects during the operation, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on his verified X…
Ten outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have received a total cash reward of ₦20 million for their exceptional service. The beneficiaries earned the prestigious NYSC Presidential Honours Award for their contributions during the national service programme. Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced the reward through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, at…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of 11 corps members in Osun State after finding them guilty of various offences committed during their national service. The scheme also declared several corps members absconders in line with its bye-laws as thousands of others successfully completed the mandatory one-year national service. NYSC…
Three Nigerian students who won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, have received a ₦1 million cash reward from a United States-based Nigerian engineer, Dr Michael Taiwo. The donation recognises their outstanding performance on the global stage. Dr Taiwo, a hydrogen specialist based in the United States, announced the reward shortly…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over recovered assets worth billions of naira to the Federal Ministry of Education, saying the move reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to redirecting proceeds of crime towards national development. The items include 501 double-step bunk beds, 939 mattresses and 12 wooden beds with mattresses, all recovered…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has launched an investigation into 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students who paid tuition fees before receiving support under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The agency said the probe followed complaints from beneficiaries who claimed their schools retained duplicate tuition payments after NELFUND…
Only 600 of the 8,000 candidates who sat for the Nasarawa State rural teachers screening passed the examination, the state government has revealed. The figure falls well below the government’s target of recruiting 1,000 teachers for public primary schools in rural communities. The government said it would continue the recruitment process to fill the remaining…
The Federal Government has launched a ₦365 million annual research prize to reward outstanding students and researchers in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. In addition, the government inaugurated the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee to promote academic excellence, innovation and research commercialisation across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Committee to Drive National Laureate Programme Minister of…
Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has shared the inspiring story of how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at just 13 years old. The 16-year-old said determination, hard work and support from her parents helped her achieve the milestone despite facing challenges along the way. Parents Encouraged…
