To many, he is remembered as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism,” a title he earned not through mere rhetoric but through relentless activism, bold political moves, and an unyielding desire to see his people liberated from the shackles of colonialism. Born on November 14, 1864, in Lagos, Herbert Macaulay’s was the grandson of Bishop Samuel […]
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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife, Osun, has announced the death of Jimoh Famakinwa, a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday in Ile-Ife. The statement stated that Famakinwa, during a departmental meeting on Wednesday,
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Delta State Government has presented a new bus each to the National Association of Nigeria Students/Joint Campus Committee (NANS/JCC) in the state and the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU) with a charge to be good ambassadors of the state by their commitment to legitimate activities at all times. Secretary to the State Government
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THE Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has attributed the lack of significant development of basic education in Nigeria, to poor coordination and weak partnerships between critical stakeholders in the sector. She particularly lamented what she described as “inconsistent” collaboration among UBEC, States Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), and State
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The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Prof. Sunday Samuel, has approved clemency for final-year students whose examinations were canceled on January 29, 2025. The cancellation followed a wave of wild jubilation on campus, which the university described as a gross violation of its directives. AAU’s Spokesman, Otunba Mike Aladenika, disclosed the decision
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Two teachers at Ibru College in Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, were filmed in a violent altercation within the staff room. The video was seen in a post on Facebook by one Nkeiru Udoh Ogosi on Wednesday, March 5. The disturbing video, which has since gone viral, captured two male teachers at Ibru College in Agbarha-Otor, Delta
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In a bid to combat the rising threat of drug abuse among teenagers, Egan Junior Grammar School, Egan-Igando, Lagos, played host to NASFAT Lagos Zone 2 on March 5, 2025, as part of the organization’s 30th-anniversary activities. The sensitization campaign, themed “Zero Tolerance for Drug Abuse,” aimed to educate students about the dangers of drug
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The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, commending the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) for its efforts in promoting scientific learning. Speaking at an event, Dr. Alausa emphasized the critical role of vocational and technical education in
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Failure is a word most people fear. It’s heavy, uncomfortable, and often lingers longer than we want it to. In academics, experiencing setbacks can feel like a punch to the gut. A bad grade on an important exam, rejection from a dream scholarship, or struggling to keep up with the pace of a demanding curriculum.
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The need for industry-relevant skills and self-sufficiency among technical teachers and instructors took centre stage at a capacity building workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Education. The workshop, aimed at upskilling technical educators across the south-west, featured key stakeholders in education and skill development, and was held under the Innovative Development and Effectiveness in
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Abia State government has directed that History and Igbo language be made compulsory in the state secondary schools with immediate effect. The government has also shut down the online portal through which interested teachers were asked to apply for employment following the expiration of application deadline. Of the 29,797 applications received during the period, 9,371
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Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State have faulted the recent call by the National Women Committee of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) for the sack of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The students, during a solidarity protest yesterday at the university campus, warned the SSANU women wing not to
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The advent of digital technology has transformed the way we live, work, and learn. With the rise of e-writing tools and artificial intelligence-powered writing assistants like GPT-4, it is tempting to assume that handwriting is a relic of the past. However, research suggests that handwriting remains an essential component of the learning process, with significant
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Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as an attempt to destabilise the institution through unsubstantiated allegations against the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. Similarly, an advocacy group, Campaign for Justice and Fair Play, accused the National Women’s Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing his newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media has reported. The Wall Street Journal cited a draft of the executive order circulating Wednesday, which directs McMahon to “take all necessary steps to
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