By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, making her the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.
The appointment takes effect from January 10, 2026, for a four-year term, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Odusote will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure ends on January 9, 2026.
Currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus, Odusote holds an LL.B. and LL.M. from Obafemi Awolowo University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988. She also earned a PhD in Law from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
She joined the Nigerian Law School in 2001 and has served in several key roles, including head of academics and campus head. As Director-General, she will oversee academic and administrative leadership across all campuses and liaise with key legal bodies.

By Adenike Lawal

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of 47 Federal Unity Colleges earlier shut over security concerns, following improvements to safety measures around the affected schools.

The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that enhanced security arrangements have been put in place within and around the colleges, allowing academic activities to resume.

It said students have returned safely to their campuses, with some completing December academic programmes while others have concluded examinations.

The ministry reassured parents and guardians that the safety and welfare of students remain a top priority, adding that the government is working closely with security agencies to sustain stability in school environments nationwide.

Reaffirming its commitment, the Federal Government said it would not allow insecurity to disrupt the academic calendar, stressing that education remains central to its human capital development agenda.

The reopening follows the November 21 closure of 41 unity colleges across parts of the North-West, North-East, North-Central and the South, ordered after a surge in security threats and student abductions.

The shutdown came amid repeated attacks on schools, including the abduction of over 300 pupils and teachers in Niger State and the kidnapping of more than 20 schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

The government said the successful return of students and the smooth conduct of examinations in several colleges reflect its resolve to safeguard learners and ensure uninterrupted access to education.

By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has awarded degrees to six inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja, promoting rehabilitation and reintegration through education.

The graduates earned two Master’s degrees in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and four Bachelor’s degrees in Peace Studies, Political Science, Criminology, and Security Studies.

Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, praised the inmates’ resilience and described education as a tool for transforming lives, building capacity, and preparing inmates for a productive future.

The Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Christopher Jen, urged the graduates to be ambassadors of the custodial centre, pursue further education, and use their certificates to improve their lives despite stigma.

Representing NOUN, Dr. Francis Enobore highlighted the open and distance learning model as a pathway of hope, enabling even marginalised groups to access education. He pledged to expand similar programmes across custodial centres nationwide.

Graduate representative Abba Kyari expressed gratitude to NOUN and NCoS, noting that studying in custody restored their sense of purpose. The event also featured counselling, skills development, and community reintegration sessions.