The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged tertiary institutions across the country to introduce compulsory drug testing for both fresh and graduating students as part of their clearance process. The student body said the move would help tackle the growing menace of substance abuse on campuses and promote discipline among undergraduates. NANS President, Olushola…
The body of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NAN, has dissociated itself from what it calls “false claims that NANS is planning to organize or participate in a so-called “#FreeNnamdiKanu.”Nigerian legal services In a statement by NANS’ President Olushola Oladoja warns parents and guardians to Caution their Children and wards Against Being Used by…
The Directorate of Administration and Planning, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) National Headquarters, heartily congratulates and felicitates the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her citizens as our dear nation celebrates her 65th Independence Anniversary. This historic day serves as a reminder of the collective sacrifices of our founding fathers, gallant nationalists, and selfless patriots…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, Oyo state axis has called on securities to urgently probe a viral petition by Comrade Ojo Olabisi Yusuff (Astute Valuer), a self acclaimed Chief Press Secretary of the association. In a petition sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Comrade Ojo called on the management of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS) to…
To: The Management, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company / Relevant Authorities Dear Sir/Ma, I write on behalf of the Students and residents of Ibarapa Central, North, and East, Oyo State, to express our deep concern over the persistent poor electricity supply in our region (Ibarapa). For over seven (7) months, we have endured: 1. Frequent and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reactivated the portal of Jamiu Basola, a Civil Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, after he was previously flagged for possessing a fake admission. Basola, who graduated in 2024 with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.41, said he sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, Osun state chapter has de-associated itself from individuals arrested with guns in a Toyota Camry bearing a NANS-customised plate number. In a press release by NANS Osun JCC, the association said the individuals arrested are not their former nor current members of the students’ body. Osun State Police command…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested four students with Toyota Camry bearing a NANS-customised plate number. Found in their possession were an English-made Barreta pistol, two empty magazines, a cutlass, and various charms. Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Osogbo on recent security breakthroughs in the state. Addressing journalists…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) have rescinded their decision to demand the resignation of Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Earlier, the leadership of the two student associations accused Ahmed of mismanaging public funds, racketeering in jobs…