98 m. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship

Tribune Online ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria branch, has disbursed N4.4 million in scholarships to 22 indigent students studying various courses at the university. ABU: ASUU supports 22 indigent students with N4.4m scholarship Tribune Online

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5 h. ago JOSTUM Shuts Down Over Abduction Of Varsity Students In Benue

Following the kidnapping incident on the campus of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State, the management of the University has ordered all students to vacate their hostels with immediate effect. The directive followed the abduction of three students by unknown armed assailants near Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core part […]

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6 h. ago FCT Joint Campus Council Warns Against Imposition Ahead Of NANS Convention

Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has resisted the move by some stakeholders in the student body to impose members of the Local Organising Committee on them. The council claimed that some influential persons within the National Secretariat of the association were trying to […]

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6 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students

Some yet to be identified gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University, Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the abducted students were kidnapped between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. In a statement by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command, Sewuese Anene, on Wednesday, confirmed that investigation […] The post Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EssayService and DoMyEssay: Two Reliable Choices for Academic Help

Managing multiple essays at once can be stressful, especially with tight deadlines and complex topics. Many students use professional writing services to get well-organized and properly researched papers. With so many choices, however, picking the right one can be challenging. Among the top choices are EssayService and DoMyEssay. EssayService has gained popularity for its commitment Read More

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6 h. ago IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader

Tribune Online IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader The statement, however, urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging in social media speculation or sharing unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue efforts. IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade Of Ondo Poly To Agric Varsity

The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness.   The conversion of the State Polytechnic came after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the institution to a University of Management Science and […]

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9 h. ago Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction

Tribune Online Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU) Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, has expressed the institution's desire to partner with interested investors, corporate organisations, and individuals for the construction of hostel facilities for students. Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Students Decry Insecurity As Gunmen Abduct 4 JOSTUM Students

Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, have expressed deep concerns over what they perceived as negligence on the part of the university management and security authorities, following the abduction of four female students by gunmen on Tuesday night. The incident, which has left the university community in shock, has sparked outrage […]

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17 h. ago Gov Alia’s Significant Steps To Restore Security In Benue State

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia was inaugurated in may 2023 as executive governor of Benue state. Like many aspects of the state’s affairs, he met a huge security deficit with 12 to 15 years of consistent instability as a result of persistent clashes and attacks. As a matter of fact, records have […]

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19 h. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

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19 h. ago Bayelsa varsity mum as body of drowned undergraduate recovered from creek

Despite the recovery of the corpse of Miracle Ekene, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, who drowned on Sunday at the Ekoli Creek in Yenagoa, over a N300 bet, the management has remained silent. PUNCH Metro gathered that the body was recovered from the river on Monday evening, about Read More

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27 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

The clock was ticking. We knew he was going to die. His organs were slowly shutting down. First, his bowels, read more The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

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28 h. ago Two Ekiti teachers to spend 44 years in prison for raping teenage students

Tribune Online Two Ekiti teachers to spend 44 years in prison for raping teenage students Two teachers in Ekiti State have been sentenced to 44 years imprisonment by an Ado-Ekiti High Court for raping two teenagers in the state. Two Ekiti teachers to spend 44 years in prison for raping teenage students Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Body of drowned varsity student recovered from Bayelsa creek

The body of a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, who drowned in Ekoli Creek, Yenagoa, after allegedly attempting to swim across for a N300 bet, has been recovered. The student’s remains were retrieved from the river on Monday evening, nearly 24 hours after he went missing. Witnesses said he had jumped Read More

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30 h. ago Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub

Tribune Online Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub-Dean As her first official task in this new capacity, Dr. Adagba presented the North Central progress report, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and ongoing initiatives in the North Central Region.  Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub-Dean Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules

Tribune Online Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules Canada has introduced significant immigration policy changes, granting border officials expanded powers to cancel study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. The new regulations, which took effect on January 31, 2025, are raising concerns among international travellers, particularly Indian students and workers. Under the revised Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, Canadian border officials now have […] Study, work permits at risk: What travelers need to know about new Canada visa rules Tribune Online

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