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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 […]

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 […]

IBUAM: Keyamo, Midala, Others Hail Balami, Says Tinubu Will Win Borno In 2027

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, has commended Comrade Isaac Balami for establishing the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), describing the initiative as a major milestone that will attract more Nigerians to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during the unveiling of the university, Keyamo said the achievement represents […]

APC governors urge ASUU to embrace dialogue over warning strike

Governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embrace dialogue in addressing its disagreements with the Federal Government rather than embarking on another round of industrial action. The appeal was made at the end of a two-day meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) held […]

ASUU strike: Embrace dialogue – Progressives Governors tell union

The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embrace dialogue and find a peaceful resolution to its ongoing dispute with the Federal Government. The governors made this appeal in a communiqué released after their two-day meeting, chaired by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. According to the […]

NANS Denies Involvement In #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from a proposed #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, allegedly being organized by activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates. In a press conference held at the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, NANS President Olushola Oladoja clarified that the association has no link to the planned demonstration and warned students not […]