Juvenile Crime in Handan: Three Teenagers Detained for Classmate’s Brutal Death
Reports from local media indicate that authorities in the northern Chinese city of Handan have detained three teenage boys in connection with the brutal death of their classmate, a 13-year-old boy identified only by his surname, Wang. The discovery of Wang’s remains, found buried in an abandoned vegetable garden, has triggered widespread anger and heated […]
Defying Russian Oppression: Nataliia’s Mission to Educate Ukrainian Children
Amidst the turmoil of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nataliia (pseudonym) was among the millions forced to flee her home. Unable to endure life under Russian occupation in her southern hometown of Melitopol, she sought refuge in territory still held by Ukraine. However, Nataliia’s departure not only meant leaving behind her home and loved ones […]
Verdict: James Crumbley Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
On Thursday, a Michigan jury delivered a verdict of guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter against James Crumbley, the father of school shooter Ethan Crumbley. This decision holds James Crumbley accountable for his role in the tragic deaths of four students at Oxford High School in 2021, despite not physically committing the act. The […]
Senate Advances Student Loan Access Bill Following Executive Proposal
In a move aimed at revamping the student loan scheme, the Senate has advanced the Students Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024, to its second reading stage. This significant legislative step comes in response to a correspondence from President Bola Tinubu, urging the Senate to repeal the existing law and […]
FG Postpones Launch of Student Loan Scheme Indefinitely
The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the launch of the Student Loan Scheme. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyer, disclosed this development on Tuesday, March 12. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, he emphasized the importance of ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned […]
SSANU, NASU Declare 7-Day Warning Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike to press for the payment of four months’ withheld salaries of their members, following the 2022 nationwide strike. The decision to embark on the strike was reached by the joint action committee of […]
Moscow student sentenced for pro-Kyiv wi-fi network name
A Moscow court has sentenced a student to 10 days in jail for renaming his wi-fi network with a pro-Kyiv slogan, “Slava Ukraini!” meaning “Glory to Ukraine!” The Moscow State University student was found guilty of displaying “symbols of extremist organizations” on Thursday. Since the onset of Russia’s war in Ukraine, numerous individuals have faced […]
Education Ministry Urges Swift Return of Abducted Kaduna School children
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a fervent plea for the safe and immediate release of the abducted school children in Kaduna State, following the harrowing incident earlier in the week where approximately 300 students were taken captive by gunmen. Expressing deep concern over the distressing situation, Minister of Education Tahir Mamman, during a […]
ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unreleased University Revitalization Funds
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is on the brink of another industrial action if the Federal Government fails to release the allocated N170 billion for university revitalization from the 2023 budget, alongside addressing other unresolved issues. During a press conference held in Lagos, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, ASUU’s Lagos zone coordinator, expressed dissatisfaction with […]
Texas Judge Backs School’s Suspension of Black Student Regarding Dreadlocks
A Texas judge has determined that a school district did not engage in discrimination against a black high school student in the case of his suspension over his dreadlocks. Last August, Barbers Hill Independent School District suspended 18-year-old Darryl George, citing a violation of the dress code due to his hairstyle. The judge concluded that […]
