Gov Uba Sani Offers Free Education, Support to Rescued Kuriga School Students
In a benevolent gesture, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has extended a compassionate hand to the rescued students of Kuriga school, offering them free education under his foundation. Governor Sani further pledged to oversee the reconstruction of the LEA primary and government secondary school in Kuriga, along with providing essential infrastructure to enhance the […]
Confrontation Over Headscarf: French PM Announces Legal Action
France’s Prime Minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action from the state for falsely accusing her headteacher of assaulting her during a contentious confrontation over her wearing an Islamic headscarf. The headteacher maintained that the student must remove her headscarf while inside the school premises, aligning with French legislation on the […]
Rescued Kuriga Schoolchildren Begin Psycho-Social Therapy in Kaduna State
In a significant development following their rescue, the Kaduna State Government has initiated a crucial phase in the rehabilitation process for the recently freed Kuriga schoolchildren. These children, who endured harrowing experiences during their abduction, have been relocated to a specialized facility for psycho-social therapy and counseling. The decision to transfer the children to the […]
Kaduna Gov Clarifies137 Schoolchildren Were Abducted from Kuriga, Not 287 Upon Pupils’ Return
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has provided clarity regarding the number of schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area, revealing that 137, not 287, students were taken captive on March 7, 2024. The governor made this clarification during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, emphasizing that all abducted children have […]
Palliative Stampede: Gov Sule Expresses Regret Over University Students’ Deaths, Says it not “Official Negligence”
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed regret over the tragic deaths of two students from Nasarawa State University during a stampede that occurred during a palliative distribution event at the institution. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” Governor Sule refuted claims of negligence or poor planning on the part of […]
SSANU, NASU End Seven-Day Warning Strike, Resume Work
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have concluded their seven-day warning strike, following a directive from SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim. In a circular addressed to branch chairmen at public universities nationwide, Ibrahim instructed SSANU and NASU members to return to work starting from Monday, March […]
Kaduna State Government Confirms Release of 287 Kidnapped Schoolchildren
The Kaduna State Government has officially announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The news was conveyed in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani. In the statement, Governor Uba Sani expressed gratitude for the safe return of the abducted children […]
Nasarawa State University Stampede: 2 Students Killed, 23 Injured
In a tragic turn of events, two students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi lost their lives, while 23 others were hospitalized during the distribution of palliatives at the institution. The Head of Information of the school, Abraham Habu, revealed this distressing news to Channels Television via a telephone conversation. According to Habu, the school […]
Senate Passes Student Loans Act
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, aimed at enhancing access to higher education funding for students. This legislative milestone follows the consideration of a report presented by the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), chaired by Sen. Mohammed Muntari representing […]
FG Criticizes SSANU, NASU Strike as Public Universities Remain Shut
The ongoing seven-day warning strike by members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has entered its third day, paralyzing activities across the nation’s public universities. In response, the Federal Government has condemned the withdrawal of services by non-academic staff, citing violations of the Trade Dispute Act. […]
