Details remain unclear, but according to local reports, several students were taken during the late-night raid.

A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, saying the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. He added that an official statement would be issued later.

The Niger State Police Command said information would be provided in due course. However, the Head of Department, Disaster and Relief, Agwara Local Government, confirmed the attack by telephone, explaining that armed men invaded the school between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.

A separate report by a national television station said 52 students were taken.

The assault comes just days after a similar kidnapping in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were seized, further heightening concern over rising insecurity in schools across northern Nigeria. The crisis deepened on Thursday when more than 50 schools were shut down in Kwara State due to bandit attacks.

Read Also: Kidnappers Abduct Kwara Ex-PDP Ward Chairman in Midnight Raid

Amid the escalating situation, President Bola Tinubu cancelled his planned trips to South Africa and Angola to coordinate the national response.

The state governor also confirmed the incident on his official social media page, describing the abduction as disturbing.

Source: Punch

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This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.

At the launch, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was central to the government’s innovation drive.

In his words, “The President has challenged us to look for the next Moonshot within our tertiary institutions.

“We are not just looking for projects; we are scouting for future Nigerian Unicorns whose roots will be planted right here in our universities and colleges.

The ministry said the grant which is targeted at students building innovations in STEMM fields, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences, is designed to “ignite and support student-driven innovation by funding ventures that address real-world challenges with clear potential for scale and commercialisation.”

It stated that one of the objectives is to ensure that “our students begin their entrepreneurial journey with the very best tools available globally. We are building a powerful innovation funnel from idea to market domination.”

Read Also: NELFUND Reopens Portal for Final Student Verification

The statement further explained that Google’s Gemini AI will power automated evaluation on the portal, and that every applicant will receive a free one-year Gemini Pro licence and premium learning resources.

According to the ministry, applicants are advised to submit proposals that demonstrate “scalability, market relevance, and potential to solve critical national or global challenges.”

Source: Punch

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In a statement issued in Abuja, the Fund said the portal would be accessible for a limited period, urging institutions to take full advantage of the opportunity. The verification is part of the ongoing 2024/2025 student loan application process.

NELFUND warned that failure to complete the exercise within the window will lead to disqualification from the current loan cycle, thereby denying students from non-compliant institutions access to the scheme.

Read Also: NELFUND suspends upkeep loans for student during holidays

The Fund also disclosed plans to publish a list of defaulting institutions in the interest of transparency and accountability, reaffirming its commitment to equitable and inclusive access to higher education.

Source: Punch

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The Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel disclosed this, adding that the Commissioner of Police had ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution.

He said, “The mother of the baby has been identified and arrested. The Commissioner of Police has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, for thorough investigation and prosecution.”

Read Also: Police arrest suspected armed robbers, cattle rustlers in Nasarawa

The baby, wrapped in a piece of cloth, was discovered near a primary school on AA Koto Street in Akwanga

According to report, the suspect is a final-year NCE student of the College of Education, Akwanga.

Similar cases have been recorded in other states.

Source: Punch

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In response, the Kaduna State Police Command stated that the motorcycle, driven at high speed, collided with a stationary police vehicle. The rider reportedly fled the scene, leaving the injured passenger behind. Police claim their officers took the victim to the hospital and reported the incident.

Read Also: Police arrest 182 suspects in Kaduna

The Ministry said it had activated its Youth HelpDesk to investigate the case, promising a thorough and transparent process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Police Force.

“This tragic death is a painful reminder of the need for stronger institutions and greater accountability,” said the Ministry. “We stand with Nigerian youth and remain committed to defending their rights and safety.”

Source: Punch

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According to the Board, “candidates who sat the UTME with awaiting results are required to upload their O’Level results as soon as they are released. Many began uploading the WAEC 2025 SSCE before the final results were released. To avoid any confusion, the Board cleared all prior uploads, and all candidates are now required to re-upload their results, whether or not they differ from the earlier results uploaded.”

The Board further stressed that failure to comply would affect eligibility for admission consideration in the ongoing process.

Read Also: JAMB releases UTME resit results

“Please re-upload your 2025 SSCE result to the JAMB portal without delay,” the statement added.

Responding to a concern raised by an X user, who asked about results uploaded before the implementation of verification, JAMB maintained its position, advising: “You’re advised to please visit any of our accredited facilities to verify your result. Thank you.”

With this new directive, candidates are expected to promptly revisit accredited JAMB centres nationwide to re-upload their final WAEC results to ensure smooth processing of their admission status.

Source: Channels

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“In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their current academic session. Upon the conclusion of an institution’s academic year, upkeep payments for that session shall automatically cease.

NELFUND further called on interested loan applicants to apply for the loan at the beginning of every academic session to be eligible for both institutional charges and upkeep for that particular session.

Read Also: NELFUND warns students against fake loan portal online

“To ensure accuracy and transparency, the NELFUND loan portal is being automated to reflect this adjustment. The portal will henceforth display only the upkeep loans that have been collected by each student within the relevant session.

It further noted that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will enjoy monthly disbursement of N20,000 which amounts to N240,000 yearly, apart from institutional loans disbursed directly to institutions,

With the new directive, students will only enjoy the monthly N20,000 during academic session while payment will be ceased when students embark on holidays.

Source: Punch

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According to the police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the kidnappers had devised a plan to target guests attending the graduation ceremony. Acting on the information, the police mobilized and launched a raid on the kidnappers’ hideout in a nearby bush.

Upon encountering the police, the suspected kidnappers attempted to flee but were pursued and engaged in a shootout. Several of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and escaped into the nearby bushes. The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, an English pump action gun, and a locally made gun from the hideout.

A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The successful operation underscores the Delta State police’s commitment to preventing and disrupting criminal activities in the state.

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