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 […]
Pro-Palestinian Protests at NYU: 150 Arrested in Greenwich Village
A large group of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at NYU in Greenwich Village and were arrested after defying a 4 p.m. deadline on Monday to disperse from Gould Plaza in front of the School of Business. The protest, which included a mix of students and outsiders, saw over 150 people arrested. According to NYPD Deputy Commissioner […]
UTME: Education Minister Plans Minimum Entry Age of 18 for Nigeria University Admission
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has raised concerns regarding the growing number of underage students gaining admission into universities, signaling plans to establish a minimum entry age of 18 years. This initiative was revealed during his oversight of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja. Prof. Mamman highlighted the challenges younger […]
Columbia University Shifts to Remote Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Columbia University has shifted to remote classes on Monday amidst ongoing intense pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This decision coincides with the first night of Passover, a Jewish holiday. NYPD officials have expressed concerns that the holiday might provoke extremist groups or individuals to engage in violence or intimidation. In response to these developments, Columbia University […]
USC Cancels Graduation Keynote By Filmmaker Amid Controversy Over Decision To Drop Student’s Speech
The University of Southern California further shook up its commencement plans Friday, announcing the cancelation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the controversial choice to disallow the student valedictorian from speaking. The private university in Los Angeles on Monday said it was canceling valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech at the […]
Arrests and Tensions: Protests Escalate at Columbia University
Protesters have converged on Columbia University’s campus amid mounting frustration over the school’s response to antisemitism. The demonstrations follow Columbia University President Dr. Nemat (Minouche) Shafik’s testimony before a House committee focused on assessing antisemitism at the Ivy League institution. As night fell on Wednesday, pro-Palestine students gathered for a rally, chanting slogans and vowing […]
Coroner’s Verdict: Dowen College Student’s Death Ruled Natural, Blames Parental and Medical Negligence
In a lengthy judgment spanning over six hours, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, presiding over the inquest into the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Oromoni, delivered a verdict stating that the young boy died a natural death. The late Oromoni Jnr reportedly died on November 30, 2021, at a private hospital in Warri, Delta […]
