8 h. ago Missing Babcock University student found, to face disciplinary committee

By Gabriel Dike   The management of Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Monday cleared its name following the safe return of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a JUPEB student, earlier declared missing by his mother. The university, in a statement signed by the Director of BU, Communication and Public Relations, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, revealed that the […] The post Missing Babcock University student found, to face disciplinary committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Babcock Varsity Reacts, Says Missing Student Left Campus Without Clearance

Authorities of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, have reacted to the report that one of its student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, who was declared missing and now found, left the university campus without obtaining proper clearance. Director of Communication and Public Relations of the University, Joshua Suleiman, in a statement stated that contrary to public opinion, the […]

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34 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma

By John Ogunsemore Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of CEO of Super TV, Michael Ataga, on Monday told a Lagos State High Court that she did not report the incident to the police because she feared being wrongly accused of killing him. Chidinma, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos, is […] The post Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Israel Bolarinwa, a 100-level student of Arts and Social Sciences Education at the University of Ibadan, won the National Oratory Award on April 5. The freshman’s victory came at the grand finale of the 2025 Young Orators competition, held at the Townhouse Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Sponsored by the Peat Phillips Foundation, […] The post UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A 100-level student of the Department of Business Administration, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has reportedly died while charging his mobile phone. The Management of the University, yesterday in a statement by the Registrar, Funso Ojo, confirmed the death, saying that the incident occurred on Friday. According to the […] The post Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and other warring groups to end the crisis rocking the university. The student body appealed to the parties to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance […] The post FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNILORIN student sets new global record in Mathematics marathon lesson

With a lecture spanning 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, a 400-level University of Ilorin Mathematics Student, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Book Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’. According to a statement by Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, the groundbreaking event on Tuesday, which representatives of Guinness Read More

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3 w. ago Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), through its community workers, said some tertiary schools are suspected of working with banks to read more Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

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3 w. ago NELFUND Threatens To Sue Universities Withholding Student Loans But Still Asking Recipients To Pay School Fees

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed strong concerns over unethical practices reportedly perpetrated by some tertiary institutions in relation to the student loan scheme. According to NELFUND, certain institutions have been receiving student loan payments directly into their accounts but have failed to inform the students or update their fee records accordingly. This […] The post NELFUND Threatens To Sue Universities Withholding Student Loans But Still Asking Recipients To Pay School Fees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago From rejection to 4.93 CGPA: LASU’s best graduating student tells her story

Miss Isioma Nwosu, the overall best student of Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 academic session, says she thought she had failed in life when she could not secure admission to study medicine and surgery. Nwosu, who graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.93 from the Department of Biochemistry, made this known in Read More

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3 w. ago Nigerian Student’s Documentary Exhibited In US Arts Festival

A Nigerian student and documentary filmmaker, Samson Oklobia, currently studying at the University of Mississippi, United States, exhibited his photo documentary, Empty Spaces, at the just-concluded 19th Creative Arts and Scholarly Engagement (CASE) Festival at Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. The Margaret Walker Center organises the festival to celebrate art and foster scholarly engagements through […]

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4 w. ago Factional firestorm: Obi, Abure camps clash over parallel NEC meetings

The leadership tussle in the Labour Party took a dramatic twist on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party announced the removal of Hon Afam Ogene as LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives over his involvement in anti-party activities. The NEC also vowed to direct the disciplinary committee Read More

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4 w. ago Hadiza Malumfashi, 21, Named Host Of Political Advantage Platform

The Political Advantage Platform (PAP), one of Nigeria’s leading online political shows, has named 21-year-old Hadiza Malumfashi as its new host, signaling a bold shift toward youth inclusion in national conversations. Hadiza, a third-year law student at the American University of Nigeria, is widely recognised for her bold views on governance, justice, and youth participation. […]

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