Education
Two education officials killed in bomb explosion on Damboa–Maiduguri road
Two staff of the Damboa Local Education Authority (LEA) were killed on Monday in a bomb blast along the Damboa–Maiduguri highway.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Blessings Luka and Gideon Bitterleaf, were travelling from Damboa to Maiduguri when the incident occurred.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased were seated in front of a Toyota Hiace van transporting mangoes when the vehicle struck an improvised explosive device suspected to have been planted by insurgents.
The explosion claimed both lives instantly, leaving a few others with injuries.
A source within the Damboa Local Government confirmed the identities of the victims, describing them as committed and hard working education officials.
Security operatives have since cordoned off the area, while investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for the attack.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Professor Eunice Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Umar Ikhilo, who disclosed that the appointment takes immediate effect.
According to the statement, Omonzejie’s selection followed the submission of three shortlisted candidates by the university’s governing council.
Professor Omonzejie, an accomplished scholar in French and Francophone African Literatures, has built an extensive academic career at the Department of Modern Languages, AAU.
Her research spans African and Francophone literary studies, gender discourse, and cultural studies.
She has previously served as President of the AAU chapter of the National Association of Women Academics, NAWACS, where she championed mentorship, research initiatives, and advocacy for women in academia.
Omonzejie is widely published and has co-edited works such as French Language in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of UFTAN Pacesetters and Language Matters in Contemporary West Africa.
She is also the author of Women Novelists in Francophone Black Africa: Views, Reviews and Interviews.
The Edo State Government described her appointment as a recognition of her outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and dedication to the advancement of the institution.
The government congratulated Professor Omonzejie and charged her to deploy her expertise and experience to strengthen AAU’s vision of producing globally competitive graduates while driving innovation and research.
The Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano State has announced that 68 inmates successfully passed the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by NECO.
In a statement released by the Service, the inmates described the achievement as life-changing. They said it gives them a chance to rebuild their lives and hope for a better future.
According to the Correctional Service, the success was made possible with the support of the Kano State Government, which sponsored the educational programs for the inmates.
“This initiative is in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019, which focuses on reformation and rehabilitation of inmates through education and vocational training,” the statement read.
The Kano State Government also reaffirmed its commitment to providing educational opportunities for inmates so they can return to society as responsible citizens.
Officials noted that this effort is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which aims to improve the lives of all Nigerians, including those serving prison terms.
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has been thrown into deep mourning following the untimely death of Balogun Damilola, the President of the Faculty of Education.
According to multiple social media reports, the tragedy occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025, when Damilola was swept away by a strong wave during a beach outing in Lagos.
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