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Two young men, believed to be students of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, have reportedly drowned in the Otammiri River in Owerri, Imo State. The incident occurred while they were swimming with friends on Saturday.
The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has expelled 20 students found guilty of various examination malpractices. The decision was made during a Senate meeting and will take effect in the upcoming academic semester.
A Yaba College of Technology student named Balogun was fatally shot by unidentified individuals believed to be cult members in Lagos State. The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, causing widespread panic among students.
On Monday, lecturers and students at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, held a protest against the Niger State Government's alleged plan to seize control of the university's Bosso Campus. The demonstration was organized by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in response to claims that the state revoked the university's land rights.
Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has reassured that eligible students will not be barred from exams despite verification issues. He highlighted that over one million beneficiaries will gain access to education loans with institutional support.
More than 10,000 students from various primary and secondary schools participated in the 23rd Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC) hosted by Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) and the National Mathematical Centre (NMC). The competition took place simultaneously across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
A video surfaced showing local youths disciplining female students for arriving late to school, which has sparked a discussion online about the propriety of such actions.
Tragic news struck Franciscan University of Steubenville as two young students were found dead in their car on campus. The victims were reported to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning just after noon on January 19.
