25 July 2026

education accountability

Polytechnics

Delta Polytechnic Students Accuse HOD of Extortion

Students of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, have raised an alarm against their Head of Department (HOD) of Mass Communication, Mr Chuks Nwabudike, accusing him of extortion. According to the students, especially those in ND II and HND II, their results are being withheld and not posted on the notice board. Instead, they are allegedly asked

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Colleges

Excel College Explains Viral Hostel Video

Excel College, Ejigbo, has reacted to a viral video showing ex-students drinking and smoking in its hostel, confirming the incidents but stressing that corrective steps have been taken. The school explained that the first video, recorded in May, showed students drinking non-alcoholic wine brought by a parent to celebrate her son’s birthday. Another video from

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Regulatory

Katsina Anti-Graft Agency Probes School Principals

The Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) recently disclosed that it has launched investigations into alleged fraud involving secondary school principals and local government officials, with missing funds running into millions of naira. According to the commission, four principals in Danja, Rimaye, Maigora, and Kurami are being probed for mismanaging ₦6.6 million in

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States

Oyo Government to Audit Polytechnic

The Oyo State Government has set up a Staff Audit and Verification Committee to look into the affairs of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. Olusegun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, said the audit process is meant to reaffirm the government’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and transparency. The commissioner added that the committee will verify

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Examination Bodies

WAEC Denies Viral List of Schools with Withheld Results

The West African Examinations Council has disowned a viral list of 151 secondary schools whose candidates’ results for the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations have been withheld. WAEC had on Monday announced the results of the 2025 WASSCE, where the results of 192,089 candidates, amounting to 9.75 per cent, were declared as

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Examination Bodies

JAMB Probes 17,400 Over Fake Admission Letter Scandal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reports that 17,417 of its candidates were identified as beneficiaries of fake admission letters following the confession of some apprehended syndicates. According to a statement by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, the Board has been investigating the matter since a joint press conference with the Nigeria

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TESCOM

Ogun TESCOM to Launch Whistle-Blowing Strategy in Schools

The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has announced plans to introduce a whistle-blowing initiative aimed at enhancing teaching standards and addressing misconduct in public secondary schools across the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu, revealed this during a familiarisation tour of schools in the Ijebu, Remo, Yewa, and Egba divisions, alongside

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TESCOM

Students Burn Principal’s House Over Alleged NECO Registration Fraud in Benue

Final-year students of Gyutiev Model College in Saghev Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have reportedly set fire to the house of their principal, Mr. Isaac Yina. The incident happened early on Friday, June 27, 2025. The students were angry over claims that Mr. Yina failed to register them for the 2025 NECO

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