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 […]
Yahaya Bello: American International School, Abuja, Refunds $760,910 to EFCC for Advance School Fees
The American International School in Abuja has refunded the sum of $760,910 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as refund for advanced school fees paid by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his children’s education. Confirmation of the refund was provided by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made to Channels […]
CUAD Coalition Leader Banned from Columbia University Over Video Remarks
Columbia University has taken action against a student protest leader, Khymani James, affiliated with the Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) coalition, after controversial remarks resurfaced from a video dating back to January. In the video, James is heard stating, “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” This statement prompted the university to ban him from campus, as […]
Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Mr. Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The appointment, aimed at bolstering the country’s education sector, was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. […]
Columbia University’s President Imposes Deadline on Student Protesters
Columbia University’s president set a midnight deadline for student protesters to resolve the encampment issue. By Thursday morning, some progress had been made, but the encampment remained largely intact. A spokesperson for Columbia University reported that protesters had committed to dismantling and removing a significant number of tents from the campus, part of their demonstration […]
