111 Students Bag First Class as FUT Minna Holds 34th Convocation

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, announced that 111 graduating students from the 2024/2025 academic session earned First Class honours, a feat revealed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta. Prof. Kuta made the disclosure during a convocation press briefing at the university’s Main Campus in Gidan Kwano,…

IPOB Declares February 2 ‘Biafra‑Wide Sit‑at‑Home Lockdown’ Amid Tension With Anambra Government

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…

Journalists Barred from Covering ABU’s 45th Convocation

The Security Division of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Saturday prevented journalists from covering the institution’s 45th convocation ceremony at Mamman Kontagora Square, sparking widespread criticism from media practitioners. Correspondents from major media houses, including the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Daily Trust, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC),…

Nigerians Back Gov. Bago on Single Tenure for Governors and President

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sparked a national debate by advocating for a single, non-renewable term for both state governors and the President of Nigeria. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, and board members, Bago explained that the fear of losing a second-term election often…

JAMB Denies Barring Undergraduates from 2026 UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially refuted claims that candidates who have already matriculated or are currently studying in Nigerian universities are barred from sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media and other unverified channels. Speaking in Port…

NELFUND Extends 2025/26 Student Loan Application Deadline to February 27

In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for its 2025/2026 academic session loan scheme from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension is aimed at providing students across the country with additional time to complete their applications and secure financial support for tertiary education….

Achievers University Expels 32 Students Over Sex Video, Fraud and Other Misconduct

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 32 students from its academic programmes over various acts of indiscipline, including involvement in sexually explicit video misconduct, examination fraud, drug-related activities and other behaviours considered contrary to the institution’s code of conduct. The disclosure was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…

JAMB Orders University Students to Declare Status or Risk Losing UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to fully declare their current admission or matriculation status, warning that failure to comply could lead to the forfeiture of both existing admissions and new examination registrations. The examination body issued…