2 h. ago Two Ekiti teachers bag 44 years imprisonment for raping minor

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Tuesday sentenced two teachers to 44 years imprisonment for offences bordering on rape of minors and abuse of office. The defendants, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Ayodele Olaofe (52) were arraigned on 2nd March 2022 on three counts bordering on rape and abuse of office. The charge Read More

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3 h. ago Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport

By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has issued a rebuttal against a report by some online platforms alleging that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State airport due to navigational problems. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and a deliberate […] The post Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court Jails Herbalist 14 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minor

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a traditional herbal healer, Segun Shina to fourteen (14) years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Justice Oshodi sentenced the convict after holding that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including a […]

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6 h. ago Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner

Tribune Online Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner The Ekiti State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Femi Ajayi has disclosed that the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew from N1.36 trillion to N1.88 trillion, translating to a whopping 8.02% growth increase between 2017 and 2022. Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Why female prison officers have sex with inmates – Psychiatrist

A forensic psychiatrist has shed light on the psychological factors that may drive female prison officers into illicit relationships with inmates. A London-based forensic psychiatrist and creator of the YouTube channel A Psych for Sore Minds, Dr. Sohom Das, explores crime, mental health, and related issues on his platform. Recent reports indicate a concerning rise Read More

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6 h. ago Pay our entitlements, 21,000 disengaged teachers beg Kaduna gov

A group known as the Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum, has appealed to Governor Uba Sani to consider paying all their entitlements immediately. The teachers who were sacked in 2017 under Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s administration, said they’re facing untold hardship to date, hence their decision to come out and appeal to Governor Uba Sani. Read More

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6 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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7 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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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches AI Training For 6,000 Teachers Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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11 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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15 h. ago NDDC Launches Statewide Campaign Against Substance Abuse In Schools

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at combating substance abuse in selected secondary schools across Calabar in Cross River State. This campaign, launched in partnership with key stakeholders, including government agencies, security organisations, and educational institutions, seeks to educate students about the dangers of drug abuse, empower them to […]

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20 h. ago Stark underflow wins N2m at 3rd Cavista Technologies Hackathon

By Zika Bobby The 3rd Cavista Technologies hackathon has ended with Team Stark Underflow beating 29 other teams; comprising 100 students that participated in the competition, to emerge the winner, clinching the N2 million prize money. This year’s edition took place at the Yaba College of Technology and was graced by  the Minister for Youth […] The post Stark underflow wins N2m at 3rd Cavista Technologies Hackathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1

Tribune Online UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Drivers in the UK may see higher travel costs as new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) take effect from March 1, following HMRC’s quarterly review of company car rates. UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Tribune Online

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29 h. ago McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281

Tribune Online McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 The Vice Chancellor of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has announced that the university will matriculate over 930 students and graduate 281 students in its series of events lined up for the matriculation and convocation ceremonies this week. McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 Tribune Online

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30 h. 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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30 h. ago Isaac Fayose Recommends VeryDarkMan As INEC Chairman, Claims No Corrupt Politician Will Be Re

Media personality Isaac Fayose has proposed that social critic Vincent Martins Otse, aka Verydarkman (VDM), should be the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Isaac, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, stated on his Instagram page on Sunday that no corrupt politician would be re-elected if VDM were to become […] The post Isaac Fayose Recommends VeryDarkMan As INEC Chairman, Claims No Corrupt Politician Will Be Re-elected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents "I am passionate about workers in general. Anything that affects the life of a civil servant, especially a teacher, I take it seriously. I don't support civil servants or teachers because of anything, but I do it wholeheartedly. Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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32 h. 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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33 h. ago Kwara Court Remands Son, Parents, 4 Others For Alleged Murder Of College Student

A Kwara State High court sitting in Ilorin on Monday ordered that the seven (7) suspects standing trial for the alleged murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa be remanded in the correctional facility. Justice Ibrahim Yusuf gave the order following the absence of the counsel to […]

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