27 h. ago Students vie for N2m prize, laptops in national essay competition

A total cash prize of N2m, laptops, and desktop computers are up for grabs at the 20th edition of the Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. This year’s edition coincides with the 80th birthday of the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Dr Mike Okonkwo, who instituted the essay Read More

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35 h. ago NDIC warns Delta students against “Yahoo Yahoo,” promotes financial literacy

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has sensitised students of Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, Delta State, on financial literacy, urging them to avoid internet-related fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Day event held on Thursday at the school compound, the Benin Zonal Controller of NDIC, Mrs. Patricia Okosu, warned Read More

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42 h. ago Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates The Lagos State government has expressed the desire to improve students’ academic performance and reduce dropout rates by providing modern school infrastructure. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this at the commissioning of 12 blocks of classrooms at Ilupeju Community Grammar School, Ilupeju. Sanwo-Olu also commissioned similar projects at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, and […] Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Mike Okonkwo 2025 essay competition opens with new star prizes

Entries for the 20th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for both public and private secondary school students in the country has kicked off. The 20th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students kicked off on Monday, March 17, 2025, and will run through Friday, June 20, 2025. A statement signed by Rev. Anthony […] The post Mike Okonkwo 2025 essay competition opens with new star prizes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Irate Imo students protest classmate’s killing, vandalise suspect’s home, cars, school

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Aggrieved students of Urban Development Secondary School, located at Area N, World Bank Area of Owerri, Imo State, took to the streets at the weekend to protest the killing of one of their own, Paul Victor. Victor, a 16-year-old JSS 3 student, died on Thursday at the Imo State Specialist Hospital […] The post Irate Imo students protest classmate’s killing, vandalise suspect’s home, cars, school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism

No fewer than eight students of Ifo High School have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly engaging in cult related activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects, identified as; Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel. This […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police arrest eight Ogun secondary school students for cultism

The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday said that its operatives have arrested eight students of Ifo High School for allegedly engaging in cult activities. Those picked up were Omolaso Waris (16 years) Bennett Bolawatife (15 years)Aluko Taiwo (15 years) Akinola Ifeoluwa (16 years) Azeez Hassan (16 years) Kilani Babatunde (aka Soldier) (16 years) Kehinde Read More

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9 d. ago Rainstorm destroys Ogun school, kills student, injures others

A rainstorm on Wednesday destroyed classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in Ipokia Local Government of Ogun State, killing a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three student, Timothy Amosun. Five other learners, two teachers, as well as the school food vendor and her seven-month-old child, were reportedly injured during the tragic incident. Mr Kayode Read More

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9 d. ago Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation

Tribune Online Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation agos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, has charged secondary school students to adopt a growth mindset and believe they can develop their intelligence through effort, learning, Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation Tribune Online

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1 week ago Only education empowerment leaves lasting impact — Senator Salisu

Tribune Online Only education empowerment leaves lasting impact — Senator Salisu •provides educational materials for 1,000 students in Ogun The Senator representing Ogun Central, Shuaib Salisu, has said that only education empowerment leaves behind lasting impact, than the distribution of items that could be sold off immediately. He said this during an empowerment programme for over 1,000 secondary school students selected across the senatorial district. The […] Only education empowerment leaves lasting impact — Senator Salisu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old farmworker, James Solomon, for allegedly killing his colleague, known only as Benson, at a farm in Ideko Shogaolu Village. Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement to PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the statement, Solomon called a neighbour, Bartholomew, approximately 2:00 a.m. […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Farmworker For Alleged Murder Of Colleague appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items

Three individuals have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the burglary of an Adron Homes and Properties Company container in the state’s Ode Omi region. The suspects—Balogun Jamiu (58), Iginla Adekunle (48), and Ahmadu Tairu (44)—were arrested after the company’s Chief Security Officer, Jinadu Rasaq, filed a complaint. Chief Superintendent […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three For Breaking Into Container, Stealing ₦10m Worth Of Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Harmony in diversity: How Pobuna School strengthens Christian

As Pobuna Secondary Grammar School in Poka, Epe, Lagos, celebrates 55 years of academic excellence built on a unique Christian-Muslim partnership, CHIJIOKE IREMEKA examines how this collaboration has shaped the school’s legacy, and continues to influence its students and the wider community Penultimate weekend, Pobuna Secondary Grammar School, a product of Christian-Muslim partnership, became a Read More

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3 w. ago Abuja Community Leader Hails Wike Over Planned Integration Of FCT Indigenes

Dianah Ngamdy, founder of Stark Pages Literary Students’ Initiative, a non-profit organisation, has raised concerns over students’ declining interest in reading and writing. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday during a sensitisation programme for secondary school students, Ngamdy emphasised the urgent need to revive literary engagement among young learners. To address this issue, Ngamdy announced […]

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3 w. ago Indomie Shows Love with Scholarship Award to 100 JSS 3 Students  in  Kaduna

For many Junior Secondary School students in Kaduna State, February 19, 2025, will be remembered as a turning point in their academic journeys. On this day, Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Noodles, known for its long-standing commitment to supporting Nigerian children, showed immense love by awarding scholarships to 100 students across 10 government junior Read More

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3 w. ago Yobe Govt Awards N2.2bn Scholarship To 890 Students At Tulip College Mamudo

The Yobe State Government has awarded scholarships worth N2.225 billion to 890 students of Nigeria Tulip International College (NTIC), Mamudo. The scholarship, which covers a period of six years, will support students from Junior Secondary School (JSS) one to Senior Secondary (SS) three. A statement issued by the Information Officer of the Ministry of Basic […]

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3 w. ago Filmhouse Group, AFRIFF Unveil Initiative For Future Talent Nurture

The Filmhouse Group in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. This collaboration aimed at educating the next generation of Nigerian creatives in film, animation, and […]

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4 w. ago FPRO Tasks Ogun Command To Fish Out Man Who Violently Kicked Toddler In Viral Video

Following the outrage that greeted a viral video of a man identified as Odukaye Kunle where he was seen kicking a minor, the Nigeria Police Force has charged the Ogun State Police Command to immediately launch a manhunt for his arrest. A Facebook user identified as Adelere Rasaki posted the video on Thursday, where he […]

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4 w. ago Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent

Tribune Online Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent   The Filmhouse Group, in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and University for the Creative Arts (UCA), recently launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. The five-day program, led by AFRIFF, aims to introduce students to career opportunities in the […] Filmhouse Group collaborates with AFRIFF, University for the Creative Arts to shape future of creative talent Tribune Online

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