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AISF seeks action against Malla Reddy University

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings back its biggest value deal Wednesday, 28th Oct

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings back its biggest value deal Wednesday, 28th Oct. Customers get a full second bucket free, plus 4 dips per bucket, in nine cities and on delivery.

Kerala University confers honorary doctorates on K. Radhakrishnan, Sreekumaran Thampi, Madhu and P.R. Sreejesh

Speaking on the occasion, Keralam Governor and University Chancellor Om Prakash Mathur calls upon universities to promote multidisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthen links with industry and society and prepare students to become responsible citizens and sensitive human beings

Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor

Former New Zealand prime minister will focus on leadership, social cohesion and public health in new role Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast The former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will lecture and mentor at the University of Sydney after moving to Australia earlier this year. The University of Sydney said Ardern would be based in its school of public health, exploring ways to address global health challenges and focusing on equity, inclusion and wellbeing.

Kano students win national entrepreneurship contest with AI farming platform

The Sunflower School team will represent Nigeria at the African Company of the Year Competition in South Africa after developing a mobile platform to help farmers detect crop diseases, access market prices, and connect with buyers.

Karate-do: Ashesi University’s Kevin Bigirimana wins silver at Japanese Ambassador Championships

Ashesi University karate athlete Kevin Bigirimana won silver in the Lightweight Division at the 2026 Japanese Ambassador Karate-do Championships on October 24. Ashesi Karate Dojo coach Dickson Acolatse praised Bigirimana’s achievement, describing it as evidence of what students can accomplish through consistency and determination.

LASU VC tasks peace, security PG students on nation-building

By Clifford Ndujihe Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU), Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, has charged newly admitted postgraduate students of the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, CPSS, to pursue academic excellence, embrace innovation and deploy their knowledge to addressing Nigeria’s peace and security challenges. Badejo, who spoke through the Dean of the Postgraduate School, Professor Ibrahim Olawale Olateju, gave the charge at the Centre’s orientation programme for the 2025/2026 academic session, held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, LASU Main Campus, Ojo,…

Krobo Girls’ Presbyterian SHS launches centenary cloth to celebrate 100 years of excellence

Krobo Girls’ Presbyterian Senior High School has launched its Centenary Cloth and a new Krobo Old Girls Association (KOGA) cloth as part of activities to celebrate the school’s century-long legacy of academic excellence and women’s empowerment. Krobo Girls’ Presbyterian SHS launches centenary cloth to celebrate 100 years of excellence Krobo Girls’ Presbyterian Senior High School has launched its Centenary Cloth and a new Krobo Old Girls Association (KOGA) cloth as part of activities to celebrate the school’s century-long legacy of academic excellence and women’s empowerment.

UASU rejects 3pc pay rise as govt cuts CBA offer to Sh11bn

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 — The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has rejected a proposed 3 per cent basic salary increase for public university staff after the government reduced its offer for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) from Sh12 billion to Sh11 billion, threatening to intensify the ongoing lecturers’ strike. “UASU will not relent until our demands are substantively addressed,” the union said, urging members to remain steadfast in their push for what it termed a just CBA.

Coimbatore school student’s death case: probe transferred to CB-CID

Coimbatore city police handed over a copy of the order to family members of the deceased, who along with relatives and members of various political parties have been staging a protest for the past few days, demanding arrest of all persons who abetted the suicide.

Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike

With industrial action over job cuts heading into its 21st week, students at famed London college are unhappy Students arriving at Goldsmiths, University of London this autumn found a campus embroiled in a bitter industrial dispute that has upended timetables and disrupted courses. “I was really excited to start my studies at Goldsmiths,” one international student told the Guardian at a gathering of unhappy students on Friday.

Why has actor Naseeruddin Shah come out in support of SRFTI student protests

Naseeruddin Shah urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of the students of SRFTI

KPSEA, KJSEA Assessments Begin Smoothly in Kisumu as KICD Chief Urges Schools to Avoid Pressure on Learners

KISUMU, Kenya Oct 26 – The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) have begun smoothly in Kisumu County, with education officials reporting adequate preparations and urging schools to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on learners. Kisumu County Director of Education Magara Onduso said the county was adequately prepared, with centre managers arriving early and examination materials distributed on schedule.

KPSEA, KJSEA Exams Begin Smoothly in Nyamira Despite Heavy Rains

NYAMIRA, Kenya, Oct 26 — The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations have kicked off smoothly in Nyamira County, with no incidents reported despite heavy morning rains. Nyamira County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo said examination materials were successfully delivered to all centres across the county despite the downpour.

Can you solve it? A magical melody from the Mozart of math

A magical melody from the Mozart of math. For the last three decades he has been a professor at UCLA, where he has been garlanded with prizes, and where one of his colleagues famously said: “Terry is like Mozart: mathematics just flows out of him.”

Oburu encourages KCSE, KJSEA candidates as national exams begin

The message comes as candidates across the country undertake the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The figure comprises candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), making it one of the largest examination exercises in the country’s history.

CS Ogamba Warns Against Exam Malpractice as KPSEA, KJSEA Assessments Begin

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned that the government will take firm action against anyone involved in examination malpractice as the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) begin across the country. The warning comes as learners across the country begin this year’s KPSEA and KJSEA assessments, marking a key stage in their progression through the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

KPSEA, KJSEA 2026: Ruto Encourages Learners as National Assessments Begin

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – President William Ruto has encouraged Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners beginning their national assessments, urging them to remain calm, trust their preparation and give their best. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) for Grade 6 and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) for Grade 9 began across the country on Monday.

‘This is a symbol for Europe’: streets of Belgrade resound with joy after Vučić defeat

Hundreds of thousands mark student-led victory on the same streets that were once the scene of police beatings Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ousted by student movement in seismic election Standing on the streets of Belgrade, as passing cars honked excitedly and revellers high-fived police officers, Sara, 24, gestures to the streets around her to explain just how much things had changed for Serbia’s student-led movement. Moments earlier, the country’s longstanding leader, Aleksandar Vučić, had conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift in the Balkan country

Kwadaso NCCE educates SHS students on constitutional values

The Kwadaso Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged students of two senior high schools in the municipality to promote constitutional awareness and responsible citizenship among the youth. Ms Mavis Achiaa, the Kwadaso Municipal Director of NCCE, addressed the students and described the Constitution as the supreme law of the land and the foundation of the country’s democratic governance.

Aleksandar Vucic, the Serbian leader brought down by students

Serbia's longtime leader concedes defeat to a student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections.

Student sets mehndi record in Karnataka

Computer science student creates 150-foot long mehndi design on canvas

Jamia university orders student union polls within 15 days of constitution approval; two students continue hunger strike

With no assurances on resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor, two students are continuing their hunger strike

Kojo Kwarteng: From journalism and corporate communications to law

On Friday, October 9, 2026, Emmanuel Kojo Kwarteng became a lawyer, adding the legal profession to a diverse career spanning journalism, marketing, corporate communications, public relations, banking, authorship, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and community service. He then earned an LLB and LLM from Mountcrest University, Ghana and the University of Essex in the United Kingdom, and studied at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA.