Month: February 2025
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NAPS Blows Hot Over Increase in Data Subscription, Issues 10-day Ultimatum To MTN for Reversal
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) is outraged and appalled by MTN’s recent decision to increase data tariffs, which, without any iota of doubt will have a catastrophic impact on students’ ability to conduct research and complete projects. NAPS, in a statement made available to VReporters on Sunday by its National President, Comrade, Festus…
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Kwara Police Nab Cleric For ‘Killing’ Female Final Year Student For Ritual in Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a self-proclaimed cleric, AbdulRahman Bello, for allegedly killing a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, for ritual purposes. The victim, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, was declared missing on February 10, 2025, after she left a naming ceremony following a phone call. Investigations…
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Robbers Invade UI Hostel, Cart Aways Students’ Valuables
Suspected robbers invaded hall of residence, Awolowo hall, which houses female students of the University of Ibadan (UI) carting away valuables during the invasio in the early hours of Saturday. Lost items, according to The Nation, include assorted mobile telephone handsets, jewelries, clothing and other valuables. Aside the lost items, The Nation gathered that the…
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NELFUND: Students From Over 20 Tertiary Institutions Lament Loan Delays Amid Exam Anxiety
Punch Newspaper Students from no fewer than 23 public universities and polytechnics have lamented the delayed disbursement of their approved institutional loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as deadlines for tuition payment and examinations draw near. President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act into law on…
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JAMB Threatens Tough Sanctions Against Underage Applicants, Uncovers Over 10,000 Violators
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Friday said sanctions would be imposed on underage applicants in the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, registration. Oloyede, who monitored the registration across various centres in Lagos told reporters that out of the 780,202 candidates registered so far, 11,512…
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President Tinubu Approves Upgrading of YABATECH to Varsity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrading of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university of technology. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday while addressing the school management, staff, and students of the college during a working visit to the institution. “The rector said some…
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UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer
Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) have expelled a third-year student in the Department of History and International Studies, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer. This was announced on Friday in a statement by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu. Modebelu noted that the Acting Vice-Chancellor had received a report from the Student Disciplinary…
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12 Things To Know About Late Afenifere Chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo
Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos. A statement by the family said he died peacefully. It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch,…
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Why CDS, Others Were Denied Canada Visas
The Nation Newspaper There were indications yesterday that the Canadian Embassy denied the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and top military brass visa due to a diplomatic error. The affected officers applied for Canadian visas without Note Verbale (Diplomatic note) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But the Federal Government has stepped into…
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MTN’s New Data Plan Prices [Full List]
MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has raised its data prices, sparking reactions from customers. The company confirmed the price adjustments in a response shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account. “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by. We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and…