UCLA Faces $584 Million Federal Funding Freeze Over Antisemitism Allegations Under Trump Crackdown
The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)—nearly double the previously reported amount—amid a civil rights investigation into the university’s handling of alleged antisemitic incidents and affirmative action policies. The announcement was made Wednesday by UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk. This marks the first time a […]
Columbia University to Pay $200 Million in Settlement Over Antisemitism Claims, Federal Grants Restored
Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million over the next three years to settle allegations that it discriminated against Jewish students, a deal that will also see the restoration of hundreds of millions in previously suspended federal grants. In a statement released Wednesday, the university acknowledged the need for institutional reform while maintaining it […]
Columbia University Expels and Suspends Dozens Over Pro-Palestinian Protests, Revokes Degrees
Columbia University has expelled or suspended nearly 80 students—some for up to three years—and revoked academic degrees in connection with pro-Palestinian demonstrations opposing Israel’s war in Gaza, the university confirmed on Tuesday. The disciplinary measures are the latest in a wave of sanctions tied to protests at Columbia, including the occupation of Butler Library during […]
FG Renames University of Maiduguri After Late President Muhammadu Buhari
The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration was made on Thursday during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, convened to pay tribute to Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital and was laid to rest on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. President Bola Tinubu, who presided […]
JAMB Sets 150 as Minimum Cut-Off for University Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the upcoming academic session. The decision was taken during JAMB’s policy meeting on admissions held on Tuesday in Abuja, presided over by the board’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede. Minimum cut-off marks for other tertiary institutions were also approved as follows: · Polytechnics: 100 […]
House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition and Financial Aid Practices
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee escalated its probe into Ivy League universities on Thursday by issuing a subpoena to Harvard University, seeking documents and communications related to tuition pricing and financial aid policies. The move intensifies a Republican-led investigation into alleged financial misconduct at elite institutions. In a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, Committee […]
Multiple Dead, Others Injured in School Shooting in Graz, Austria
A deadly shooting unfolded at a school in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, leaving multiple people dead and several others injured, according to local police who spoke to ABC News. Austrian state police confirmed the fatalities in a statement posted on social media, noting that the incident occurred at the BOR school. Authorities said the response […]
Trump Suspends Entry of Foreign Students to Harvard, Citing National Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a sweeping order suspending the entry of foreign students seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, citing national security risks and what he described as the school’s “extensive entanglements” with foreign governments. In a presidential proclamation released by the White House, Trump declared it […]
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Withheld Salaries, Unmet 2009 Deal
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, ASUU President Dr. Chris Piwuna expressed deep frustration over what he described as the government’s continued […]
Harvard Barred from Enrolling International Students as Homeland Security Revokes Certification
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked Harvard University’s certification to enrol international students, a stunning and controversial move that critics say is politically motivated and legally questionable. The revocation, announced Thursday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will take effect in the 2025–2026 academic year. It forces thousands of international students to transfer […]
