BREAKING: ASUU Calls Off 9 Month Old Strike
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday “conditionally” suspended its strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed with its National Executive Council (NEC). While warning that the union would return to strike without notice...
How Lagos Secondary School Students Lodge Female Colleagues For Sex Romp In Lagos
Some students of the Federal Government College, Ijaniki, Lagos State, have been caught after absconding from school to lodge female colleagues in hotels for sex romps. The students, who were all boarders, had on different occasions jumped the school’s fence with their female counterparts and stayed out of school for days. Findings by our correspondent revealed that the students involved in...
Abductors Demand N300m Ransom To Release Abducted Uniabuja Staff, Family Members
The abductors of the six individuals from the University of Abuja on Tuesday have asked the families for N300m ransom. “They demanded N50 million naira for each person; they have contacted the family but that is all we know for now,” one source said. “They got in touch with the family, the parents of the abducted children were contacted. We learnt...
There’s Problem With Science Subjects In Abia Public Schools — Chief Nkemdirim (VIDEO)
The Principal Ray Nkemdirim Foundation, Chief Raymond Nkemdirim has urged the government of Abia State to invest more in recruitment and training of science teachers for public primary and secondary schools in the State, noting that science is the bedrock of the development of any society, ABN TV reports. He noted that a quiz competition organized by the Foundation earlier...
We Never Agreed With FG To End Strike – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says the union has not reached any agreement yet with Federal Government to suspend its industrial action. ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, said there is nothing in the government’s offer on November 27 to suggest the end of the over eight-month strike. “Therefore, the ASUU leadership...
Governor Otti Graces 36th Convocation Ceremony Of FUTO (Photos)
The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, accompanied by his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, attended the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) on Thursday, December 7, 2024. The ceremony, held at the university’s premises, was a significant event, showcasing FUTO’s legacy as a premier institution of technology...
President Tinubu To Launch Student Loan Scheme July 17
President Bola Tinubu will launch the student loan scheme on Wednesday, July 17, marking the commencement of its implementation. ABN TV gathered that the student loan scheme will be launched at the State House. The president had recently approved N35 billion for the scheme’s launch, targeting 70,000 initial applications. The Governing Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), chaired by Mr...
JAMB To Fix Cut Off Marks For 2020 Admissions On June 16th
Jamb’s 2020 policy meeting of all tertiary institutions will hold on June 16, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said. This was disclosed by its weekly bulletin issued on Sunday, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Board’s Head of Media and Information stated that the cut off marks for 2020 admission will be fixed by stakeholders will during the policy meeting. The...
Otti Flags Off Maiden Abia Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta, Says Event Will Produce Future Champions (Photos + Video)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed confidence that the maiden edition of the Abia State Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta will serve as a grooming ground for future national and international champions. Declaring the event officially open, Governor Otti represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu said his administration has continued to invest in sporting infrastructure and programmes...
WAEC Commence CBT Exam, Mandates 250 Computers
The West African Examinations Council has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026. Head of Examinations, WAEC, Mr Lucky Njoagwuani, disclosed this on Thursday during a sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must put in place a minimum of 250 functional...
