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In a landmark ruling that underscores accountability in academia, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years in prison, with no option of a fine. The decision sends a strong message on the limits of…
In a horrifying and tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, armed bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in the early hours of Monday morning, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing the school’s vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku. The attack has reignited concerns about…
Nigeria’s public university system may be on the brink of another major crisis. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has thrown down a serious gauntlet: unless the Federal Government honors long-standing agreements, lecturers are ready to embark on a nationwide strike once again. This showdown isn’t just about pay — it’s about trust, institutional…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced an outstanding academic milestone as 198 students emerged with First Class honours during its 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremonies. The achievement was unveiled by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, during a pre-convocation media briefing that showcased not just the strength of this graduating class, but…
A diplomatic storm has erupted between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. lawmakers escalate claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country. The controversy has taken center stage on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing intense media coverage, political statements, and legislative action. While the U.S. Congress and certain advocacy groups insist that Christians…
Fear, grief, and outrage have enveloped the ancient Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a deadly midnight assault by heavily armed bandits on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in the volatile Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. In a chilling operation that lasted several hours, the attackers stormed the school premises under the…
American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will highlight concerns over reported jihadist attacks and persecution targeting Christian communities in Nigeria, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. The appearance, confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, follows Minaj’s…
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG), offering up to ₦50 million in funding per qualifying student project. The initiative, designed specifically for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences (STEMM), aims to transform student-led innovations into commercially viable and scalable ventures. Speaking at…
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has achieved a long-awaited milestone in his storied career, receiving an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards. The ceremony, held on November 16, 2025, brought together industry leaders, peers, and cinema enthusiasts to honor Cruise’s decades-long contributions to global filmmaking, his groundbreaking work in action cinema, and his unwavering advocacy…
In a sweeping reform of its international education framework, the Government of Canada has officially raised the off-campus work limit for international students from 20 to 24 hours per week during active academic sessions. The change, which took effect in early November, marks one of the most significant updates to student work regulations in recent…
