(ASUU) Issues Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Withheld Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, demanding the payment of public university lecturers’ withheld salaries. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke expressed frustration over the Federal Government’s partial payment of withheld salaries from 2022, highlighting that lecturers were paid for only four out of […]
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal to Open May 24, 2024
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan application portal will officially open on May 24, 2024. This announcement was made yesterday by NELFUND spokesman Nasir Ayitogo. “The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), led by its Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, are thrilled to announce the 24th of […]
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a potential nationwide strike unless the federal government addresses its demands within two weeks. This ultimatum was announced by the President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, during a press conference at the union’s national headquarters in Abuja. Professor Osodeke criticized the government for its failure to appoint […]
Students Stage Walkout During VCU Graduation Over Governor’s Speech
During the graduation ceremony at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Saturday, a significant number of students staged a walkout, reportedly in response to the appearance of the state governor, Glenn Youngkin, as the commencement speaker. The protest reflects ongoing tensions surrounding campus demonstrations and, more broadly, concerns over the Israel-Gaza conflict. This incident occurs amid […]
Columbia University Cancels May 15 Commencement Ceremony
Columbia University has announced the cancellation of its university-wide commencement ceremony originally set for May 15. Many graduating seniors have faced disruptions to milestone events like high school graduations due to the pandemic. In a statement released Monday morning, the university explained its decision to prioritize Class Days and school-level ceremonies. “Based on input from […]
University Graduations Amid Ongoing Pro-Palestinian Protests
As graduation season approaches, universities across the United States are bracing for potential disruptions amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests. This weekend, four universities that have been at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations will host graduation ceremonies. Meanwhile, other institutions, such as Columbia University, have planned graduations throughout May and into June. In anticipation of possible protests, […]
Crisis at UCLA: Confrontations at Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Tensions flared at UCLA late Tuesday as confrontations erupted at a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The clashes persisted for over two hours, stretching into the early hours of Wednesday, as law enforcement was initially absent from the scene, as reported by KABC. Amidst the chaos, altercations intensified, with individuals subjected to physical assault and makeshift […]
NYPD Apprehends Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Columbia University
In a dramatic turn of events at Columbia University, the NYPD apprehended numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall and the encampment on Tuesday night. Around 9 p.m., the NYPD arrived on campus in response to what they perceived as an escalation in the threat level. According to police, external agitators were exacerbating […]
Protesters Seize Columbia University Building in Support of Palestine
Activists Supporting Palestine Occupy Columbia University Building in Protest Against Gaza Conflict In a demonstration against the ongoing conflict in Gaza, pro-Palestine demonstrators at Columbia University have taken control of Hamilton Hall, an academic building on campus. Dozens of activists initiated the occupation early on Tuesday and have since barricaded themselves inside the facility. As […]
Arrests at College Campuses: Advocating for Gaza Boycotts
As student protests against the conflict in Gaza persist, hundreds more individuals were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday, including Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. The demonstrators are advocating for institutional boycotts of entities with connections to Israel. However, concerns have been raised about alleged antisemitic incidents involving some protesters, as […]
