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. […]
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 […]
