Category: Education
Babcock University Dismisses Student Over Fetish Practice, Drug Peddling, Others
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, over what it described as “gross violation of university rules,”...
Brilliance in Action: Abiola Ayokunle’s Path from Unilorin to Global Impact
In this inspiring interview with PurpleWorld, our correspondent Korede Badmus speaks with Abiola Ayokunle Joshua, also known as Vibrant, a Civil Engineering graduate...
JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results for 336,845 Candidates, 21,082 Absent
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, conducted...
Nigerian Students Affected as Trump Administration Blocks Harvard from Enrolling Foreigners
The Trump-led U.S. administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, including Nigerians, following a directive from...
GovernMEND to Host Youth Outreach to Promote Civic Engagement in Osun State
Mr. Salman Fawaz Adewale, one of the organisers, told PurpleWorld Media that the initiative aims to teach and inspire students. It helps them understand their role in...
WAEC Candidate Fatally Shot by Police in Alaakia, Ibadan
A tragic event occurred in Alaakia area of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, as a WAEC candidate was fatally shot by a police officer. The incident happened while the student...
“They Cut My Friend with Cutlass” — Student Recounts Robbery at Unilorin Hostels in Tanke
Fear and concern have gripped students of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) following a recent string of robberies reported at student hostels located in the Oke-Odo...
JAMB Registrar Apologizes Over 2025 UTME Errors, Breaks Down in Tears
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Wednesday, broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...
Nigerian Government Ends Foreign Scholarship Programme
The Federal Government has announced the termination of its long-standing Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme, which has sponsored Nigerian...
Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 in 2025 UTME, JAMB Reports
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
OOU Final Year Student Suspended for Two Semesters Over Clash with SUG President
A final-year student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, has been suspended for two semesters following a public altercation involving the Students’...
Elegant Nurses Forum Condemns Ekiti State Government Over Student Repression
The Elegant Nurses Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the Ekiti State government, citing what it describes as a blatant disregard for human rights and due process...
UNIOSUN 200-Level Students Deliver Powerful Performance of The Gods Are Not to Blame
On the 27th of February, 2025, the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (English Education), Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesha campus, hosted a captivating...
How Oluwanifemi Earned a First-Class in Law While Building a Media Brand
In a time when academic excellence is often seen as an uphill battle, Oluwanifemi Ogunmodede stands out as a shining example of what determination, focus, and resilience...
Minister Proposes Extension Of NYSC To Two Years
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa has proposed an extension of the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to two years.Nigerian...
FG Begins Paying N77,000 Monthly Allowance to Corps Members
The Federal Government has finally began the payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Some corps members on Wednesday...
NANS, NAUS Issue Joint Petition Calling for Swift Action Against Silver Transport Company Over Fatal Accident Involving Osun State University Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Osun Axis, in collaboration with the National Association of University Students (NAUS) CMC Osun, has released a...
Osun State University Announces Closure to Mourn 5 Students Lost in Tragic Accident
The Vice-Chancellor and Management of Osun State University has declared the closure of the institution on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following a devastating motor...
PurpleWorld Exclusive: An Unforgettable Conversation with FUOYE’s Triumphant Scholar, Samuel Sodunke
In an exclusive interview with PurpleWorld correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, recent Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) graduate Samuel Sodunke shares his remarkable journey...
President Tinubu Approves Conversion of YABATECH to University
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji...
Tinubu Gov’t Hikes Private University Establishment Fees by 500%, from N5 Million to ₦30 Million
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a significant change to the cost of establishing new private universities in Nigeria. The increase in the...
FG Advocates Scrapping of JSS, SSS to Introduce 12-Year Basic Education Model
The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed the elimination of the current Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system, advocating instead...
NYSC Announces N77,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members, Effective February 2025
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced an increase in the monthly allowance provided to corps members, starting February 2025. The allowance will be raised to...
The Mistake D.O Fagunwa Made? – Written by Adeola Soetan
If Fagunwa, the creative author of Yoruba language novels, had put his thoughts in a sacrosanct religious form, perhaps his Oke – Igbo town would have become...
Osun State University Announces 24th Inaugural Lecture on Transformative Counselling Practices
The Osun State University, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, invites the general public to its 24th Inaugural Lecture, which aims to challenge...
MAPOLY Announces Indefinite Closure
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from Monday, 13th January 2025, till further notice. This, according...
Success Tips for Students: Education Focused YouTuber Margaret Adenipekun Shares What Works
In a recent interview with PurpleWorld’s Sarah Adeyemo, renowned academic achiever Margaret Adenipekun shared her valuable insights on academic excellence. In this...
Achieving Excellence: Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet’s Remarkable Academic Journey
In an exclusive interview with PurpleWorld Correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet shares her remarkable journey to academic excellence. Despite facing...
ASUU Issues 14-Day Strike Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salaries, IPPIS, and 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the resolution of long-standing issues, some dating as...
Lagos State Government Hikes Public School Boarding Fees From N35,000 to N100,000 Per Term
The Lagos State Government has announced a significant increase in boarding fees for public schools across the state. The new fee, set at N100,000 per term, marks a...
Jide Badmus on the Essential Bond Between Writer and Reader
A conversation with Jide Badmus The cycle of writing isn’t complete if no reader exists. – Jide Badmus In an interview with PurpleWorld correspondent Grace...
Mindful Learning: A Peaceful Path to Better Focus and Less Stress in Schools
In an age overrun by distractions, it is important to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying keen attention to the present moments without judgment....
UNN First Class Graduate Shares Secrets to Academic Success with PurpleWorld
In a recent interview with PurpleWorld Correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, a first-class graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, shared valuable insights on achieving...
NDLEA Commandant Proposes Mandatory Drug Testing for University Admission
Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, Commandant of the Kwara State chapter of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has put forward a proposal that calls for...
University of Ibadan Receives N201m from NELFUND, Enabling 1,370 Students Secure Loan
The University of Ibadan has confirmed the receipt of N201 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for the 2023/2024 academic session. This fund will...
Mastering the Clock: Game-Changing Time Management Hacks for Busy Students
In a world governed by distractions, which end result in misplaced priorities and wastefulness of resources, a planned life backup with effective time management is...
Students Across Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education Plan Nationwide Protest from July 29
In a united show of strength, three major Nigerian student associations—NAUS, NAPS, and NANCES—have joined forces to stage a mass protest against the crippling...
UI Students Storm VC Office in ‘Power’ Protest
Students from the University of Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious universities, are staging a protest against their institution’s rationing of...
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟐, while 154 Suffers Different Degress of Injuries
The death toll in a school building which collapsed in Jos, Plateau State on Friday has increased from 17 to 22. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency...
School Building Collapses on Students Writing Exams in Jos
A two-storey building housing Saints Academy School located in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State collapsed on Friday morning, leaving scores...
School Building Collapses on Students Writing Exams in Jos
On Friday, Saint Academy situated in Busa BujiJos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, has collapsed, trapping numerous students and teachers inside. The...
Nigerian Student Victoria Dies in UK After Suffering Seizure
A 26-year-old Nigerian student, identified as Victoria, has passed away in the UK after experiencing a sudden seizure. The Nigerian community in the UK confirmed...
Forum for Religious Equality and Education Condemns Zamfara Mass Wedding, Demands Welfare, Education, and Empowerment Programs for Young Vulnerables
In a strongly-worded statement, the Forum for Religious Equality and Education has condemned the recent mass wedding of young boys and girls from Zamfara State,...
FULL LIST: Nigeria Opens Student Loan Applications For 36 State-Owned Universities, Other Tertiary Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that students enrolled in 36 state-owned tertiary institutions it listed can now apply for student loans...
TASUED Final Year Student Reportedly Dragged Out of Exam Hall and Murdered by Suspected Cultists
Tragedy struck Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as Ola Fabiyi, a final year student of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) fell victim to a brutal and senseless murder...
Ekiti Police Arrests FUOYE Student on Charge of Allegedly Raping Male Classmate
The Ekiti State Police have confirmed the arrest of a final year student of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Olalekan Oni, following allegations of rape against...
Final-Year Student Takes Own Life in Akungba-Akoko
A devastating event unfolded on Monday in the community of Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, when Modupe Ayandare, a final-year student at Adekunle Ajasin University,...
DELSU Student Arrested for Staging Own Abduction, Demanding N50 Million Bitcoin Ransom
Delta State Police have arrested Nelson Eserada, a fourth-year student at the Delta State University (DELSU), for faking his own abduction. Alongside his alleged...
Persistence Pays Off: Hephzibah Akinwale, Author of “Chronicles of the Time Keepers Whisked Away,” Shares Her Journey to Success with PurpleWorld
Hephzibah Akinwale, a talented 11-year-old champ who recently set the world record for the longest book fiction for children with a word count of 58,000, speaks...
Ajayi Crowther University Expels Students Involved in Fatal Fight
Ajayi Crowther University has taken a decisive stand against violence by expelling several students who participated in a deadly altercation that left one of their peers...
Kogi University Horror: Two Students Reportedly Killed by Kidnappers After Ransom Failure
The chilling aftermath of a terrorist invasion at Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State has been uncovered, as two of the abducted students...
Ebonyi State University Mourns Final-Year Student, Favour Ugwuka, Who Committed Suicide
Favour Ugwuka, a final-year student studying English at Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki, has taken her own life. It has been reported that prior to her death,...
Nigerian Students Forced to Leave UK University and Country Over Unpaid Tuition Fees
A group of Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom has been ordered to leave the country after struggling to pay their tuition fees on time. The...
Social Critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi Slams Oyo Governor for Sending Daughter to Yale Instead of Top-Ranked University of Ibadan
As Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde celebrates his daughter’s graduation from Yale University in the United States, social critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi has raised...
Governor Makinde Proudly Celebrates Daughter’s Academic Milestone As She Graduates from Yale University
In a heartwarming display of pride and joy, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde congratulated his daughter, Tobi Makinde, on her recent graduation from the esteemed Yale...
Two LASU Students Wounded by Stray Bullets Near Campus
Tragedy struck late Monday as two Lagos State University (LASU) students fell victim to stray bullets in an attack outside the campus. The incident occurred at PPL, a...
Only Applicants From Federal Institutions Can Access Student Loan For Now – FG
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a pioneering student loan program designed exclusively for students attending public universities and...
Irate Youths Set Two Students Ablaze in Retaliatory Attack Following Fatal Accident
A tumultuous scene unfolded in Odeomu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, when enraged youths set fire to a vehicle involved in a tragic accident that claimed...
Tragic Accident Reportedly Claims 7 Lives at Imo State University Junction
A horrific accident has occurred on Saturday night at the ever-busy Imo State University (IMSU) junction in Owerri, Nigeria, leaving seven people dead and several others...
Lagos State Government Threatens Sanctions Against Teachers Conducting Paid Extra Lessons After School Hours
The Lagos State Government has announced its intention to crack down on teachers and schools that continue to exploit the extra hour after official closing time for paid...
Six OAU Students Reportedly Injured as Iconic Amphitheater Roof Collapses During Class
At least six students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State were reportedly rushed to the hospital after the roof of the iconic Amphitheater...
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Amidst Government Inaction
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a nationwide strike in protest against the Nigerian government’s failure to address crucial issues....
LAUTECH Student Reportedly Stabbed to Death In Ogbomosho
Adedokun Olamilekan, a 200-level student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, was reportedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals....
Nigerian University Student Sues EFCC for N10M After Alleged Wrongful Arrest
Oluwateniola Omidiji, a 19-year-old nursing student at Babcock University, has taken legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for holding...
Nigeria Tops the Charts for Out-of-School Children Globally – UNICEF
In a sobering report, UNICEF has revealed the grim reality of Nigeria’s education crisis, ranking the country as the nation with the highest number of children out...
Two Individuals Arrested in Connection with the Suspicious Death of Delta State University Student, Faith Omodon
Faith Omodon, a second-year undergraduate student at Delta State University of Science and Technology in Agbor, disappeared under suspicious circumstances and was later...
JAMB: 78% of Aspirants Score Below 200
Nigeria’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the gateway to higher education in the country, has seen its 2024 results released by the Joint...
BrickHall Schools in Abuja Shaken by 4-Year-Old Pupil’s Sudden Death during Lunchtime
A devastating incident shook the BrickHall Schools in Abuja when Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil, passed away during lunchtime on Wednesday. The tragic news sent...
Abuja’s Lead British International School in Turmoil as Violent Bullying Rampage Sparks Public Outcry
A disturbing video capturing female students from Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, brutally assaulting their classmate Bwala Namtira Daniel has been...
Sowore Unveils the Dark Side of Nigerian Education: Private Schools Excel, Public Schools Struggle
Nigerian activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has cast light on the stark inequalities in the country’s education system. He revealed that private schools boast...
PurpleWorld Media Correspondence Korede Badmus Wins 2nd DKA Annual Poetry Prize, 2024
In a remarkable achievement, Korede Badmus, a talented student of English and Literary Studies at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has taken home the prestigious title of...
DKA Annual Poetry Prize Winner, Korede Badmus, Shares Inspiration and Aspirations: A Winning Verse Through PurpleWorld’s Lens
In a world that is torn apart by pain and strife, I believe that poetry can unite us — Korede Badmus, the grand winner of the DKA Annual Poetry Prize narrates her...
Dowen College Student Death: Parents, Doctor Blamed for Negligence
Lagos State Coroner Inquest court has concluded that the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Junior was a consequence of negligence on the part...
Two Injured in Car Accident on Obafemi Awolowo University Campus
On Road 1 of the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, two people were injured in a car crash involving a Toyota Camry. According to reports, the car accident...
UNILORIN Expells 19 Students for Theft, Exam Malpractice, Violating Code of Conduct
The University of Ilorin expelled 19 students for engaging in a range of misconduct, including theft, exam malpractice, and other violations of the school’s...
Armed Kidnappers Abduct 10 Students in Delta State
Armed men reportedly abducted 10 students on Friday as they were traveling along the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident...
Organizers of Osun Teachers’ Recruitment Exams Claim Hacking Attack May Have Caused Disruptions
Despite the scheduled teacher’s recruitment test for 13 centers across Osun State on Wednesday, two centers in Osogbo and Ikire did not host the test. This caused...
Osun Government Leaves Thousands of Job Seekers Stranded After Failing to Hold Promised Teachers’ Exams
The Osun State Government failed to hold the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for its teacher’s recruitment exercise on Wednesday, leaving thousands of job seekers...
A Journey of Hardship and Academic Excellence: A First Class Graduate’s Story, as Told to PurpleWorld
There were days I ate eba with palm-oil, and some nights I slept on empty stomach while I was in school— Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, first...
Kaduna State Government Announces Release of 287 Schoolchildren Abducted in Chikun
The Kaduna State Government has announced that 287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area have been released. This news comes after the...
Tragedy in Nasarawa State: Two Students Die in Stampede for Food Aid
A tragedy occurred at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, where two students lost their lives during a struggle for food aid. The palliative was provided by the state...
WATCH: Madonna University Founder Claims All Female Graduates Remain Virgins
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Senate Passes Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act of 2024
On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill that aims to make higher education more accessible by revamping the student loan system. The Senate’s resolution was based...
Nigerian Universities Sued for Banning Christian Fellowship on Campus Since 2017
Christian Association of Nigeria and Alliance Defending Freedom sue two universities in Katsina State over ban on Christian groups from holding fellowship meetings and...
Federal Government Postpones Student Loan Scheme Launch
The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme, which was originally scheduled to launch soon. The Executive...
Student Butchered, Shot Death in Post-Graduation Violence at Abia State University
Violence broke out at the Miracle Lodge along the Uturu/Isiukwuato road when a newly graduated student from Abia State University was shot and mutilated by rival cult...
Bandits Abduct 16 People in Attack on Tsangaya School in Sokoto State
Bandits have reportedly abducted 16 people – 15 students and a woman – from a Tsangaya school in Gada LGA of Sokoto State. Sources have reported that the...
Four KWASU Undergraduates Arrested for Allegedly Beating Classmate to Death
Four students at the Kwara State University (KWASU) have been detained on suspicion of beating a classmate to death. According to reports, the deceased student was...
Love Blooms in the Classroom: Varsity Lecturer, Student Plan to Wed After Viral Valentine’s Day Proposal
Wisdom Anucha, a lecturer at Abia State University, has announced his upcoming wedding date after his proposal to his fiancée, Grace, went viral on Valentine’s...
Uniosun Shakes Up Administration, Appoints Awobifa as Acting Registrar
In a move that is sure to shake up the administration at the University of Osun, Awobifa has been appointed as the new acting registrar. The appointment of Awobifa as...
EFCC crackdown on cyber crime leads to mass arrests at KWASU
A raid by the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Command on KWASU has resulted in the arrest of 48 students and two other individuals on suspicion of involvement in an internet...
Staff Member Tragically K!lled by Lion at Obafemi Awolowo University Zoo
A tragic incident occurred at the Obafemi Awolowo University Zoological Park, when a Veterinary Technologist was k!lled by a nine-year-old lion. The staff member,...
Parents and Student Allegedly Assault School Principal and Teacher in Ogun State
A dispute between a student and his teachers at Agbara Grammar School in Ogun State reportedly turned violent, leading to an alleged ass@ult of the school principal and...
University Lecturer Surprises Student With Classroom Proposal on Valentine’s Day
A lecturer at Abia State University, Anucha Wisdom, surprised his fiancée by proposing to her in her classroom on Wednesday. PurpleWorld gathered that the proposal took...
Nigerian University Student Reportedly Charged with Murdering Classmate to Steal iPhone XR
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a final-year student of Adekunle Ajasin University for killing a female student of the same university. The suspect was...
OOU Female Student Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hotel Room; Questions Raised
One Adaeze Jaja, a 400-level female student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State in the South West Nigeria has been confirmed to have committed...
Adekunle Ajasin University Student Found Dead in Her Room
A female student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Ifeoluwa Adekunle, has been allegedly killed inside her room. According to reports, the...
Canadian Province Announces Temporary Ban on International Students, Including Nigerians
British Columbia is banning new post-secondary institutions from applying to enrol Nigerians and other international students for the next two years, as the province...
