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NANS slams Akpabio, senators over ‘chaotic’ senate sessions

NANS slams Akpabio, senators over ‘chaotic’ senate sessions

ABUJA – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed concern over Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other senators for the chaos and personal attacks in the 10th National Assembly. The student body expressed concern over lawmakers’ conduct, warning that such behaviour undermines good governance and Nigeria’s international reputation. This condemnation occurred during the …

NANS condemns incessant kidnapping of students, urges FG to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

NANS condemns incessant kidnapping of students, urges FG to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over the increasing rate of student kidnappings across tertiary institutions in the country, calling on the Federal Government to urgently address the menace that has made campuses unsafe. The student body specifically appealed to the government and security agencies to intensify efforts in rescuing the …

NANS elections: 52-year-old aspirant disqualified

NANS elections: 52-year-old aspirant disqualified

A presidential aspirant in the coming national convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Prince Maiphebn, who gave his age as 52, has been disqualified from contesting the election. This is just as 15 other aspirants have been cleared for the post by the Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC), set up by the …

Most fake number plates used for crime bear presidency, NANS tag  —  FRSC boss

Most fake number plates used for crime bear presidency, NANS tag  —  FRSC boss

The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kehinde Hamzat, said FRSC officials have commenced a special operation to root out fake number plates nationwide. According to him, most fake number plates used to perpetuate evils in the country bear the tags of respected institutions such as the presidency, Nigerian Youth Council …

South-East students condemn killing of EFCC officer

South-East students condemn killing of EFCC officer

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-East Zone, has condemned the killing of Aminu Salisu, one of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Awka, Anambra. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE11, was allegedly shot …

NANS condemns incessant kidnapping of students, urges FG to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

NANS Opposes NECO’s N50,000 Certificate Reprint Fee

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the new N50,000 fee imposed by the National Examination Council (NECO) for certificate reprints, Okay.ng reports. In a reaction to the new fee, NANS clerk of the Senate, Abdulyekinn Odunayo, in a statement described the decision as outrageous and a commercialisation of education. The student …