NNPP lawmakers deny plans to dump party, pledge loyalty to Kwankwasiya movement
Lawmakers under the banner of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have dismissed reports that they are planning to abandon the party. They reaffirmed their commitment to the Kwankwasiya movement and their loyalty to the party’s leadership. The NNPP legislators described the rumours as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking during a press briefing, a senior […]
JAMB conducts CBT promotional exams for 6,000 Directorate candidates in FCT, 4 countries
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has successfully conducted Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotional examinations for over 6,000 candidates from the Directorate cadre of various government agencies. The exercise took place in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and four foreign countries, marking another milestone in the board’s effort to promote transparency and efficiency in […]
‘Your’re misleading Nigerians, we’ll resume strike – ASUU to Education Minister
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has criticised the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, for making what it described as misleading claims about the Federal Government fulfilling agreements with university workers. In a statement signed by its branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, ASUU warned that it will resume its […]
Educationist makes case for inclusion of SDGs in early schools’ curriculum
An education advocate in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Chika Agwu, has urged schools across Nigeria to include the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the primary school curriculum. Speaking at the Young Change-makers SDGs Summit on Friday, themed “Small Hands, Big Impacts – Driving the Global Goals,” Agwu stressed that children can play a major […]
Delta varsity rusticates student for filming dying schoolmate, posting video on TikTok
The management of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) has suspended a 200-level Biotechnology student, Ezi Ugoma, for recording and posting a video of a dying student on TikTok. The incident reportedly involved a student who was believed to be in distress after an alleged abortion. According to an official letter issued by the school, Ugoma […]
ASUU: Nigerian govt releases N2.3bn to universities
The Federal Government has released N2.31 billion to federal universities to settle outstanding allowances owed to academic and non-academic staff. The announcement was made on Thursday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President. According to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the money was processed through the Office of the […]
NUJ calls for implementation of workers’ promotion exercise in Abia
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has called on the Abia State Government to ensure the full implementation of the recently approved 2024–2025 promotion exercise for civil servants. The union commended Governor Alex Otti for approving the process but expressed concern that the last promotion exercise has yet to reflect in workers’ […]
Outrage as FCE Obudu provost suspended over vehicle auction
Tension has erupted at the Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu in Cross River State following the suspension of the institution’s Provost, Dr. Richard Utubaku, for three months. The suspension reportedly stems from allegations that Utubaku conducted an unauthorized auction of unserviceable college vehicles, an action the Governing Council claims violated due process. The decision […]
ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially suspended its two-week warning strike following overnight deliberations by its National Executive Council (NEC). The decision was announced by the union’s National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Abuja. Prof. Piwuna explained that the union reached the decision after holding […]
FUOYE Faults SSANU’s Allegations Against VC, Threatens Legal Action
The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has strongly denied claims that its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, ordered the arrest of leaders of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). The university described the accusations as false, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the Vice-Chancellor. In a statement released on Monday, […]