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The Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, has officially matriculated 345 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution emphasized the importance of focus, discipline, and a purpose-driven approach to their studies as the students embark on their academic journey.
John Ololtuaa, the Secretary for Primary Education, has issued a stern warning to high school students involved in arson incidents, which have resulted in the deaths of 18 students and damaged many educational institutions in the country. He stated that the government is monitoring student behavior and that records of misconduct may be kept by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Ololtuaa described these incidents as unacceptable and urged students to abandon destructive behaviors in favor of patriotism.
Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are set to appear in the High Court in Nairobi on June 26, 2026, for plea-taking after being transferred from a Naivasha court. This transfer follows investigations into a dormitory fire that resulted in the deaths of students. Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot approved the prosecution's application for their transfer on June 24, 2026.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning against the abuse of the naira, citing rising costs and a reduced lifespan of the currency. Additionally, the CBN introduced the Naira Ambassadors Club aimed at students to promote awareness and responsible handling of the naira.
The management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti has suspended two students for their alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of James Iyanuoluwa Adio, the suspended president of the Students’ Union Government. The university announced the suspension in a statement on its official news portal, which was signed by the Deputy.