4 h. ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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23 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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24 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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27 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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47 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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2 d. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Katsina Police Probe Varsity Student’s Death By Civilian JTF

The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Dutsinma local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, led to the death of Sa’idu Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma […]

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3 d. ago Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Authorities at Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have shut down the school following violent protests by students over the alleged killing of their colleague. Reports say two students were allegedly shot by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, leading to the tragic death of one of them. According to […] The post Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 25th Anniversary: Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Acting Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, yesterday administered matriculation oath to 8000 newly admitted students of the institutions to mark the special Silver Jubilee celebration of the university. The 26th matriculation ceremony of the university held at the Igbariam and Uli campuses of the […] The post 25th Anniversary: Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 session

Tribune Online Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 session About eight thousand students have been matriculated at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State. Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 session Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades

Tribune Online Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades He urged them to be focused, set priorities and shun all acts capable of distracting them and ensure that they conduct themselves in a very peaceful manner. Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Banditry: Zamfara varsity urges vigilance as 2,229 students matriculate

The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State has matriculated 2,229 students despite prevailing security challenges in the region. Zamfara State where the university is located is battling banditry and bandits have on a number of occasions attacked the university, kidnapping students. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Muazu Abubakar, revealed that out Read More

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7 d. ago Kogi Auto Crash: FUL Management Shuts Down Varsity After Student Protest

As students of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State continue to protest the death of five of their colleagues killed by an articulated vehicle last Monday, the Management of the institution has closed down the university indefinitely to prevent further unrest by the students. This was contained in a circular with Reference Number […]

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7 d. ago Lokoja varsity students threaten highway blockade over truck crashes

Students of the Federal University Lokoja on Wednesday threatened to shut down the Abuja-Lokoja highway in protest over the recurring deaths of their colleagues in road accidents involving trucks. Leading the demonstration at the university’s Felele Campus, President of the Student Union Government, Benjamin Timothy, lamented that students were tired of mourning their own. The Read More

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja

Tribune Online Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja The Presidency has expressed grief over the tragic loss of five students of the Federal University Lokoja to an auto crash on Monday. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon stated this in a condolence letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […] Tinubu’s aide expresses sadness over death of five varsity students in Lokoja Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Niger Police Rescue Kidnapped Abuja Varsity Student After Seven Days In Captive

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have rescued a student of Veritas University, Abuja, identified as Cornelius Damulak from his abductors. It was gathered that the 36 years old was kidnapped from his residence in Bwari, Abuja, on February 6, at about 5 a.m, but escaped seven days after. He was said to have been […] The post Niger Police Rescue Kidnapped Abuja Varsity Student After Seven Days In Captive appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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