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, […]
Strike: ASUU to hold strategic NEC meeting as action enters week two
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to hold a crucial National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Tuesday, to review its ongoing strike and determine its next steps. The meeting follows the government’s latest negotiation effort, which included new offers presented by the Renegotiation Team led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed. According to ASUU’s […]
ASUU strike: Nigerian lecturers in talks with FG, highlight progress
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that it has started discussions with the Federal Government over the ongoing strike that has crippled activities across public universities in Nigeria. In a Strike Bulletin No. 2 released by the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) and signed by Dr. Christopher Piwuna, the union said progress […]
Inside 150-year old Ogun community where students use tiles as white board, practice open defecation
In the heart of Ebute-Igbooro, a 150-year-old community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, students of St. John’s Anglican Primary School use white ceramic tiles as makeshift whiteboards to learn basic subjects like mathematics, English, and basic technology. Founded in 1955, the school—once a pride of the community—is now in ruins, with […]
34 students expelled, 13 suspended at Aliko Dangote University for exam misconduct
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, in Kano State, has taken a tough stance against examination malpractice, expelling 34 students and suspending 13 others for one academic session. The decision was made during the university senate’s 123rd meeting on October 9, 2025, following the submission of a report by the Examinations Regulations […]