UTME: Education Minister Plans Minimum Entry Age of 18 for Nigeria University Admission
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has raised concerns regarding the growing number of underage students gaining admission into universities, signaling plans to establish a minimum entry age of 18 years. This initiative was revealed during his oversight of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja. Prof. Mamman highlighted the challenges younger […]
Columbia University Shifts to Remote Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Columbia University has shifted to remote classes on Monday amidst ongoing intense pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This decision coincides with the first night of Passover, a Jewish holiday. NYPD officials have expressed concerns that the holiday might provoke extremist groups or individuals to engage in violence or intimidation. In response to these developments, Columbia University […]
USC Cancels Graduation Keynote By Filmmaker Amid Controversy Over Decision To Drop Student’s Speech
The University of Southern California further shook up its commencement plans Friday, announcing the cancelation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the controversial choice to disallow the student valedictorian from speaking. The private university in Los Angeles on Monday said it was canceling valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech at the […]
Arrests and Tensions: Protests Escalate at Columbia University
Protesters have converged on Columbia University’s campus amid mounting frustration over the school’s response to antisemitism. The demonstrations follow Columbia University President Dr. Nemat (Minouche) Shafik’s testimony before a House committee focused on assessing antisemitism at the Ivy League institution. As night fell on Wednesday, pro-Palestine students gathered for a rally, chanting slogans and vowing […]
Coroner’s Verdict: Dowen College Student’s Death Ruled Natural, Blames Parental and Medical Negligence
In a lengthy judgment spanning over six hours, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, presiding over the inquest into the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Oromoni, delivered a verdict stating that the young boy died a natural death. The late Oromoni Jnr reportedly died on November 30, 2021, at a private hospital in Warri, Delta […]
FG to Pay Half of Withheld Salaries for SSANU, NASU Members Upon President Tinubu’s Approval
The Federal Government has announced plans to disburse half of the withheld salaries to non-academic staff members of universities once President Bola Tinubu approves the payment of their salary arrears. Education Minister Tahir Mamman made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, shedding light on the ongoing negotiations between the […]
Student-Led Opposition to Program Cuts at West Virginia University
Sophomore Christian Adams initially enrolled at West Virginia University with plans to study Chinese, envisioning a future in labor or immigration law. However, unexpected changes arose when the university made significant program cuts in response to a $45 million budget shortfall in September. The decision to eliminate the world language department and numerous other programs, […]
Tinubu Signs National Students Loan Amendment Bill into Law
President Bola Tinubu took a significant step on Wednesday as he signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law during a brief ceremony at the State House. The event witnessed the attendance of key dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin, Chief of Staff to the President Femi […]
Vantaa School Shooting: 3 Children Injured, 12-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Police in the Finnish city of Vantaa reported that three 12-year-old children were injured in a shooting incident at Viertola school. The incident occurred before 09:00 local time on Tuesday, prompting authorities to advise local residents to stay indoors. According to police, the suspect, also 12 years old, fled the scene but was later apprehended. […]
Gunmen Abduct Several Students Along East-West Road in Delta State
Gunmen have struck again, this time abducting an unspecified number of students who were travelling along the East-West road in Ughelli, Delta State. The incident occurred on Friday night, with the driver of the vehicle managing to escape unharmed. According to Edafe Bright, the spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, the victims were believed […]
