Category: Education

FG Clarifies Decision, Insists Mathematics Remains Compulsory For All O’Level Candidates.

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The Federal Government clarified its earlier decision by making Mathematics a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. Spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade confirmed this in a statement released on Sunday, October 19th. Until the recent reversal, Boriowo had announced on Tuesday, October 14th, that students of senior secondary school in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions. The spokesperson had initially confirmed that the decision…

Ebonyi University Cracks Down, Expels 3 Students For Possession Of Firearms During Election.

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The Ebonyi State University Management has confirmed the rustication of three students over alleged unlawful possession of firearms. Confirming the expulsion over the weekend, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Michael Awoke, announced the decision during the inauguration of the newly elected Students Union Government (SUG) executives at the University campus. Awoke warned that the university’s decision to expel the students was to serve as a deterrent to others. He warned that the era of cultism was over in the university, as anyone found guilty of cultism, examination malpractice,…

SAZU Issues Disclaimer on Ex-Staff Member

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The management of Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi, has formally announced that Malam Sani Wada, who previously served as the Academic Secretary, is no longer in the employment of the institution. In a disclaimer signed by the Registrar, A. G. Hassan, and made available to newsmen in Bauchi, the University cautioned students, parents, and the general public against conducting any form of business with the former official in the name of the University. The statement warned that anyone who transacts business with Malam Wada on behalf of…

ATBU Begins Physical Screening for 2025 JAMB Applicants October 17

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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) will begin physical screening for 2025 JAMB applicants on Friday, October 17.  In a statement, the University Registrar, Alh. Kabir Garba Aminu, FNIPR, said that the exercise is scheduled to run from Friday, October 17, 2025, to Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the NCC Building, located on the Gubi Campus along Kano Road, Bauchi. Aminu also noted that applicants must bring both original and photocopies of all relevant documents for verification, such as: * JAMB result slip * O’level results * Birth certificate or age…

Students Face Disruption As FG Threatens ASUU With ‘No Work, No Pay’.

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ASUU strike will inflict severe academic consequences on students despite FG threatening to invoke the “no work, no pay” policy if academic activities are disrupted due to the union’s action. Federal Government, through Ministers of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa and Suwaiba Said Ahmed, reaffirms commitment to dialogue with ASUU. “The Federal Government has demonstrated demonstrable sincerity, patience, and goodwill in its dialogue with the Union,” the statement read. Both Alausa and Ahmed noted that most of ASUU’s concerns, such as increased teaching allowances and improved conditions of service, have been…

BREAKING: ASUU Commences Comprehensive Two-Week Warning Strike, Monday

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across the country to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday, October 13 The announcement was made by the ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja Piwuna stated that the government’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the union’s demands made the total warning strike inevitable Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that; “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he…

BREAKING: Council of State approves Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman.

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The council of state has unanimously approved the nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan, as the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. This decision was reached during a meeting of the council held at the State House presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sooth News conducted a brief investigation into the biography of Prof. Joash Amupitan, ‘’Distinguished Academic who believes in leadership by example, Professor Amupitan joined the services of the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the…

BREAKING: Certificate Forgery: Embattled Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns

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Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned. President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the embattled minister, who had been under public scrutiny for defending himself against allegations of certificate forgery published by PREMIUM TIMES. In a statement released on Monday, October, 6 by the President’s spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said he has accepted Nnaji’s decision, which came about, ‘following some allegations against him’. The statement recalled that Nnaji was appointed in August 2023. ‘He resigned today in a letter thanking…

LASUED VC Claims Lagos Teachers Earn Minimum Of N150,000

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Professor Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has stated that no teacher in the state earns less than N150,000 monthly. She made this disclosure on Monday during an event titled ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,’ which was held at the university’s Ijanikin campus and brought together teachers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to commemorate the 2025 World Teachers’ Day Highlighting the direct impact of teacher welfare on educational quality, the Vice-Chancellor called for a renewed commitment to adequately compensating and valuing educators. “When teachers are undervalued, underpaid,…

US Embassy Assures Nigerians of Continued Visa, Passport Services.

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The US government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday, October 1st assured that visa and passport services will continue. The announcement comes as many citizens expressed concern that the shutdown in Washington could extend to visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services in Nigeria. “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. “At this time, scheduled passport and visa transit services in the United States and at…