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Education · Daily Post ·How abducted Oyo pupils, teachers were freed without ransom — Ex-DSS operative
A former operative of the Department of State Services has disclosed details regarding the release of kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The victims regained their freedom without the payment of ransom, following specific interventions that avoided financial compliance with the demands of the abductors.
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Education · Channels TV ·Victory For Humanity, NUT Hails Release Of Abducted Oriire Teachers, Pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has welcomed the release of educators and students previously abducted in the Oriire local government area. The union expressed relief over the development, describing the safe return of the victims as a positive outcome for the community and the educational sector following their period of captivity.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NUT welcomes release of abducted Oriire teachers, pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has expressed satisfaction following the release of educators and students who were kidnapped in Oriire. The union welcomed the safe return of its members and their pupils while emphasizing the need for improved security measures within educational institutions to protect staff and learners from future abduction incidents.
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Education · PM News ·NUT speaks on rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, schoolchildren
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has addressed the recent rescue of educators and students previously kidnapped in Oyo State. Following the successful recovery of the individuals, the union provided feedback regarding the security situation and the safety of academic staff and pupils within the state's educational environment.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·My goal is to contribute to discovery of therapeutic options for cancer patients — Amarachi Achebe, FUTO’s Biochemistry First Class graduate
Amarachi Achebe, a first-class biochemistry graduate from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, intends to dedicate her career to the research and discovery of cancer treatment options. Her primary professional objective involves contributing to the development of new therapeutic solutions for patients diagnosed with various forms of the disease.
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Education · Channels TV ·How Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Were Rescued – Army
The Nigerian Army has detailed the successful rescue operation of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. Military personnel intervened to secure the safe release of the victims from their abductors. The recovery of the students and staff marks a significant development in ongoing security efforts to protect educational facilities within the state.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·‘If school, the one place built for my safety, became the site of my capture, where is safe?’
A survivor of a school abduction reflects on the trauma and security challenges facing educational institutions in Nigeria. The event underscores a growing sense of vulnerability among students when locations intended for safety and learning become targets for kidnappers, prompting calls for improved security measures within the nation's school system.
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Education · Premium Times ·Group opposes alleged plan to cede Unity Schools to private investors, threatens lawsuit
A group has expressed opposition to an alleged proposal to transfer the management of Nigeria's Unity Schools to private investors. The organization has also threatened to initiate legal action if the government proceeds with the privatization plan, citing concerns regarding the accessibility and stability of the public education system.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Lagos Govt Seeks Student-led Solutions To Energy Challenges With New Competition
The Lagos State Government has launched a competition inviting students to develop innovative solutions for the state's energy challenges. This initiative aims to harness the creativity of the youth to address power infrastructure issues while promoting academic engagement and technical problem-solving within the local energy sector.
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Education · PM News ·
‘Our uncle is never coming home’ – Slain Oyo teacher’s family reacts after pupils’ rescue
The family of a teacher killed during an abduction in Oyo State has reacted to the news of the rescued pupils. While security efforts led to the safe return of the students, the teacher’s relatives are mourning his death, noting that he will not be returning home despite the successful recovery of the children.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Inside the Joint Security Operation That Freed Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers
Security agencies successfully conducted a joint operation in Oyo State to rescue kidnapped pupils and their teachers. The collaborative effort led to the safe recovery of the victims from their captors. Various security outfits coordinated the mission to secure the release of the individuals following their recent abduction.
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Education · The Punch ·How 44 abducted Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued – Army
The Nigerian Army has facilitated the rescue of forty-four individuals, consisting of pupils and teachers, who were abducted in Oyo State. Military officials disclosed the details of the operation that led to the safe recovery of the victims, following their recent kidnapping by unidentified gunmen within the region.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Varsity Faults NANS Over NELFUND Refund Claims
A Nigerian university has challenged claims made by the National Association of Nigerian Students regarding refunds from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The institution refuted assertions concerning the management and disbursement of these student loan funds, indicating a disagreement over the official status of financial reimbursements for its academic community.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Obasa, NANS South-West hail rescue of kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers
Mudashiru Obasa and the South-West leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students have commended the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The rescue of the students and their educators followed a period of captivity, prompting positive reactions from various political and student leaders across the region.
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Education · Leadership News ·
AAUA Approves 24 Degree Programmes For Heritage College
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has officially granted approval for twenty-four degree programs to be offered at Heritage College. This development marks a significant expansion in the academic curriculum of the institution, allowing it to provide a wider range of accredited undergraduate courses under the oversight and affiliation of the university.
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Education · Daily Post ·NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform
The Nigerian Federal Government's proposal to reform the National Youth Service Corps has generated a variety of responses from stakeholders across the country. These discussions center on potential changes to the scheme's operational framework and its impact on graduates, as the public evaluates the implications of the government's planned policy adjustments to the national program.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·UPDATED: How military rescued kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers
Nigerian military personnel successfully rescued pupils and teachers who were recently kidnapped in Oyo State. The operation led to the safe recovery of the victims following their abduction by unidentified gunmen. Security forces provided details regarding the tactical approach used by the armed forces to secure the release of the students and staff.
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Education · Daily Post ·Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers regained freedom through intelligence-led operation – Army
Pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State have regained their freedom following a successful intelligence-led rescue mission conducted by the Nigerian Army. The military confirmed that the victims were released after tactical operations targeted the kidnappers' hideouts, ending their period in captivity through coordinated security efforts.
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Education · Leadership News ·
TETFund Opens 2026 National Research Fair To Innovators
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has opened the 2026 National Research Fair to innovators across the country. This platform is designed to showcase indigenous research and creative inventions, aiming to foster productive partnerships between the academic community and the private sector to enhance Nigeria's overall national development.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Oga Wike, listen to FCT teachers
Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory are calling on the Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address their grievances and improve working conditions. This appeal highlights the ongoing challenges faced by educators in Abuja, emphasizing the need for official intervention to resolve administrative disputes and ensure the stability of the local education sector.
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