The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has uncovered a syndicate allegedly involved in certificate racketeering and document falsification within the institution. The Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Friday, saying that five staff members had been suspended and four suspected students arrested in connection with the crime. According to him, the discovery followed intelligence reports and verification exercises conducted by the institution’s Admission, ICT, and […]

  Seven years after the tragic death of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje, Nigerians have revived the #JusticeForOchanya campaign, demanding accountability and renewed prosecution of those accused in her case. Ochanya, a student from Benue State, died in October 2018 after suffering severe health complications linked to years of alleged sexual abuse. Her story, which once sparked nationwide outrage, has resurfaced on social media, reigniting conversations about justice, child protection, and […]

  Petroleum marketers have warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, could surpass ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports. The new tariff policy, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period ending on November 21, 2025, is part of the Federal Government’s plan to protect local refiners and reduce […]

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme aimed at enhancing staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo. According to the statement, the TISSF is a key component of […]