Education Tragedy at Tiga Dam: How Can We Prevent More Drowning Deaths in Nigeria? August 31, 2026 Editorial Team Three sisters drowned after their canoe capsized at Kano’s Tiga Dam, sparking urgent calls for water safety reforms across Nigeria’s waterways.
Education New Zealand Expands Post-study Work Visa for African Graduates in 2026 August 31, 2026 Editorial Team New Zealand now allows master’s and PhD graduates to stay longer on post-study work visas. Discover the updated stay periods and how African students can benefit in 2026.
Education Viking Church Ruins Unearthed by Pupils on Remote Scottish Island August 31, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Pupils from Gordonstoun School have uncovered the remains of a Viking church on a remote Scottish island, offering a rare glimpse into medieval history. The discovery sheds new light on…
Education Manchester United Mascots Honor Fallen Officer’s Sons After A66 Tragedy August 31, 2026 Bright Esagbodje The sons of a police officer killed in a devastating A66 crash were invited to lead Manchester United onto the pitch as mascots. This heartfelt tribute highlights the club’s commitment…
Education Plateau Varsity Students Arrested After Brutal Attack on Colleague Goes Viral in 2026 August 30, 2026 Editorial Team The Plateau State Police Command has arrested female students of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, following a viral video showing them assaulting a colleague. Authorities confirm investigations are ongoing…
Education Nigeria to Train 20,000 Doctors Yearly with New Simulation Centres August 30, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria targets 20,000 annual medical admissions by 2029 through new simulation centres nationwide. The plan aims to address the doctor shortage and improve healthcare training standards.
Education UNN Leads AI Skills Revolution in Nigerian Universities with New Training Programme August 30, 2026 Editorial Team The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is equipping academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching and postgraduate supervision. This initiative is setting a new standard for higher education across…
Education Campus Violence in Benue: Student Arrested After Hot Water Attack on Colleague August 29, 2026 Editorial Team A 500-level student at Fr Moses Adasu University, Benue State, was arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on a colleague. The incident has ignited debates on campus safety and student…
Education Dolly Parton’s Rotherham Visit: the Day a Legend Sparked a Reading Revolution August 29, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Dolly Parton’s 2007 visit to Rotherham kickstarted the UK’s Imagination Library, giving local children free books for years. Discover how a chance encounter changed a town’s literacy landscape.
Education ASUU-NDU Strike Suspended After Bayelsa Deal, Eyes Systemic Funding Reforms August 29, 2026 Editorial Team ASUU’s Niger Delta University branch suspends strike after securing a Bayelsa wage deal. The union now pushes for systemic funding reforms to avert future disruptions.
