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Opinion: The importance of the Sexual Harassment ‎Bill

By Cynthia Ferdinand. The history of sexual harassment dates back to the pre-colonial era when women were accorded little or no rights whatsoever – they were often married out against their wish, sacrificed as virgins or married to deities where they became ready sexual preys to the chief priests or custodians of such deities. While... Read More

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How teacher took advantage of 10-year-old pupil

34-year-old Tunde Mudashir has been asked to be remanded in jail for allegedly raping a 10-year-old pupil in the school he taught. The teacher was held on one count of sexual assault before the presiding magistrate on Monday. Apparently, Mudashir had lured the primary 3 pupil to a deserted classroom in pretext that he wanted to give her extra-lessons... Read More

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Cheating allegation forces Buhari’s anti-corruption adviser to resign

In reaction to the allegations of examination malpractice brought against a member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Advisory Committee against Corruption, Benedicta Daudu has resigned from the committee. In a text message sent to Premium Times, who broke the news of the malpractice, today, the executive secretary of the committee, Bolaji Owasanoye, revealed that the committee... Read More

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University of Ibadan students shut down school in protest

Thousands of University of Ibadan students were involved in a protest against the school management’s victimisation of a student who was alleged to have taken part in a recent protest. According to the students, the school allegedly picked out one student to be punished for a protest which was carried out by hundreds of students... Read More

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Unilag lecturer slaps woman and tears her clothes

UNILAG reopens, students to start exams almost immediately

The University of Lagos will be re-opened for the resumption of academic activities on May 2, 2016 while the semester examination will commence on May 9. The university had shut down over two weeks ago, following protest by the students over the nonavailability of electricity, water and other necessary amenities in campus. While announcing the... Read More

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Opinion: Breaking the exploitative habits of Nigerian universities

Before we proceed to digest the topic at hand, it is inevitable to note the contemporary knack for quantity at the expense of quality that dominates and generally defines our tertiary education sub-sector in particular and the education sector in general. We now boast of many universities that largely fall short not only of international... Read More

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100,000 pupils’ fate uncertain… 556 Abuja schools up for closure

Following the plan to close 556 private schools believed to be operating illegally, about 100,000 pupils would be put out of school in the Federal Capital Territory. The Department of Quality Assurance of the Education Secretariat of the FCT Administration has approved the closure of the schools as soon as the ministry gets funds to... Read More

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This is the school where 3 girls were abducted today (PHOTOS)

Three female students of the Babington Macaulay ‎Junior Seminary School , Ikorodu Lagos were, on Tuesday, kidnapped by armed men. Pictures of the school where the girls were kidnapped can be seen below:

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November 15, 2015

How Police arrested 8 teenagers during initiation into ‘Black Scorpion Cult’

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students for allegedly belonging to the Black Scorpion Cult Group in Kara area of Sagamu Local Government Area in Ogun State. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Ogun police spokesperson, revealed to journalists on Sunday, November 15 that the suspects were rounded up during a cult initiation ceremony. Among the... Read More

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September 19, 2015

Army arrests Boko Haram suspects, reopens school in Gwoza (See Photos)

The Nigerian military has reopened a mixed Primary School in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. The military says it has collaborated with other security agencies and security stakeholders, to put adequate security measures in place, to ensure the pupils and teachers’ safety and security. The Army also announced that Nigerian troops dislodged Boko Hararm terrorists from Dissa and Balazala villages,... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Policeman demands N15, 000 ‘motivation’ from victim to arrest robbers

Ayodele Oduniyi is a victim of armed robbery but his grouse is that the Police refused to arrest the robbers until he pays a certain amount of money. According to Oduniyi, a policeman identified as Fatai, from the Area M Police Division, demanded that he payed N15,000 bribe in order to take action and for ‘motivation’.... Read More

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September 11, 2015

5 things to know about Nigeria’s oldest school pupil, Mohammud Modibbo

This might as well be a Nigerian version of the Kenyan blockbuster, The First Grader, only difference is, the latter was aged 84. Mohammud Modibbo, believed to be the oldest school pupil in Nigeria, has died at the age of 94. Here are 5 things to know about him: 1. He was unable to go to school... Read More

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September 9, 2015

200 students reportedly slump at UNIZIK while writing entrance exam

Over 200 students slumped while writing the post-UTME examination on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, Although nobody died, candidates were bitter, claiming that it was the school’s fault for not being organized. A student was quoted to have said: “The examination was not organised; computers were not enough and we were there from 8am... Read More

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School principal impregnates 19-year-old student, father says its a lie

Well this seems to be a pretty twisted plot. Normally a parent who has heard that his 19-year-old daughter was impregnated by someone who is supposed to be a caretaker, would ask for his head but not this one. Instead, this father of the student of Federal Government College, FGC, Jos, has said that it isn’t... Read More

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France bans African kids from “hissing” in school

With so many things happening around the world like terrorism, disease outbreaks, earthquakes, floods, “transracial” women, and racist bills being signed into law, it gives the impression that maybe the world is truly coming to an end. It beats me that although killing or detaining of Blacks in predominantly caucasian countries is racism of the highest degree and has been... Read More

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February 4, 2015

9-year-old student suspended after threatening to make friend vanish

by Chinwe okafor A schoolboy has been suspended after threatening to turn a fellow student invisible with the ‘One Ring’ from J R R Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’. Aiden Steward, nine, was suspended from Kermit Elementary School in Kermit,Texas after being overheard making his ‘threat’. His father, Jason Steward told the New York Daily... Read More

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November 10, 2014

Pres. Jonathan reacts to Yobe school assembly attack

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of students who died in the Yobe school assembly ground attack earlier today. In a statement made public by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the Federal Government vowed to bring the perpetrators of the... Read More

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November 6, 2014

Terrible: Teacher stabs female student in Adamawa

by Akan Ido The Government Day Secondary School, Yola, Adamawa State has been shut down indefinitely after a teacher reportedly stabbed a female student multiple timees. The teacher simply identified as Mr. Babbal reportedly stabbed a Senior Secondary School 2 student, Zainab Adamu, over an issue which is still unclear to the school authorities. It... Read More

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October 13, 2014

Say goodbye to long and tedious university admission process with 1Plify.com [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido LeBrug Limited, a company with the sole objective of creating a new breed of successful e-businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the launch of 1Plify, an interactive platform that connects Nigerian students with reputable institutions across the world. 1Plify was created to meet the need for a simplified admission process amongst Nigerian... Read More

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22 UNN students escape death in Enugu car accident

by Akan Ido Twenty two students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka yesterday escaped death by whiskers when a bus they were being conveyed in took a tumble while trying to overtake another vehicle along Okigwe axis of the Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway. The accident reportedly happened around 10am while the students were on their way... Read More

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#DivorceDrama: ‘My husband called me a prostitute in public’ – Woman tells court

by Zara Mustapha A 38-year-old woman, Catherine Obadofin has been granted a divorce from her husband, 41-year-old Afolayan Obadofin by an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court in Ekiti state. Mrs. Obadofin had sought for divorce over her husband’s alleged beating which were frequent, threat to life, lack of care and public disgrace. She told the court that Afolayan would... Read More

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7 reasons why it’s okay NOT to go back to school

by Isabel Garcia Everyone tells you it’s never too late to go back to school, but no one ever tells you that sometimes it’s too soon to go back. Education is very important and something I’ve always valued. I was at the top of my class in high school and graduated from a four-year... Read More

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Perry Brimah: ‘Some guy’ went to school but what does ‘sanctions against Boko Haram’ mean?

by Perry Brimah The President of Nigeria and other African ‘leaders’ were summoned to ‘school’ in France last week. They needed to be instructed by the sons of the colonialists on how to protect human life. The President of Nigeria and other African ‘leaders’ were summoned to ‘school’ in France last week. They needed to... Read More

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4 steps for making love… in the kitchen

by JB Once you’re booked in and all distractions are off, then it’s on with the chef’s hat and out with those pans. Attire in the kitchen is important… Aprons can work — it just depends on what’s underneath it. Instead of going on a romantic dinner date, stay in and make a sexy meal… together.... Read More

8 things your favourite sex position says about you

by The Frisky Everybody cycles through many different sex positions in their lifetime (or even in one night!), but it’s not a coincidence that you find yourself on top nine out of ten times when you’re having sex with your partner. Sure, there are other factors that contribute to your love of doggie style or... Read More

Ibim Semenitari: Dancing on the graves of innocent children

by Ibim Semenitari I am shocked that fathers, mothers, grand fathers, grandmothers and even great grand parents, wined, dined, clinked glasses and laughed in what they termed a centenary celebration while the smell of burnt bodies and the blood of innocent children cried for attention from the land of Bunu Yadi I know its been... Read More

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February 23, 2014

Face of shame: This teacher had sex with her 16-year-old student (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A teacher who was arrested for sex with her student has evaded prison after she apologised to the teenager for her behaviour. 26-year old Nikki Scherwitz was said to have pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 16-year old student of the school she taught in Texas, USA. Scherwitz was sentenced... Read More

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February 22, 2014

Sad: Nigerian student in Ghana gets murdered (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido The Nigerian student community in Ghana are presently in a pensive mood as one of them, Godwin Ayogu, a 300-level student at the University of Cape Coast, was said to have been murdered. Reports say Eze, whose parents live around the Ketu area of Lagos, was last seen on Tuesday afternoon before... Read More

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