ASUU cautions FG on N30bn revitalisation fund, October 31 deadline nears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has cautioned the Federal Government  against non- payment of  the N30bn revitalisation fund it promised  universities. The  President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Oshodeke, who…

Embrace dialogue, Buhari begs ASUU, others

The President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has appealed to the leadership and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities and other unions within and outside the university system…

Emphasis on academic qualifications fuelling exam malpractice – JAMB

The craze for studying medicine, law, accountancy, and too much emphasis on academic qualifications are fuelling exam malpractices in Nigeria, says Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of the Joint Admissions and…

ASUP protests manhandling of member by soldiers

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP,  Yaba College of Technology YABATECH Branch, yesterday protested the manhandling of one of their members by soldiers from a nearby military…

DJ Cuppy celebrates matriculation into Oxford University

Nigerian entertainer, Florence Otedola, is in high spirits as she celebrates her matriculation ceremony into the prestigious Oxford University, England. Popularly known as DJ Cuppy, the entertainer, while sharing several…

Police arrest principal as SS3 student drowns In Delta school

The principal of Government Technical College, Ogor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by operatives of the state police command following the alleged drowning of…

Enugu varsity promises scholarships for outstanding students

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology has said it will award scholarships to students who make a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.50. A statement issued on Monday…

Gombe NYSC warns prospective corps members against slim fitting uniforms

The Gombe State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, Ada Imoni, has warned prospective corps members against defacing their uniforms, either by slim fitting, or cutting their pair of trousers to…

secondary school student slumps, dies after fight with classmate

A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 2 pupil of a secondary school in the Itokin area of Ogun State, Habeeb Adeosun, has lost his life after allegedly engaging in a fight…

ASUP, FG meet at industrial court over rectors’ appointments

THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic and the Federal Government would be meeting in court on Thursday (today) over the appointment of five rectors tagged as unqualified by the union.…