By Mahdi Waziri Isa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the governing councils of three major federal universities – the University of Abuja, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). This decision comes several months after the controversial dissolution of the University of Abuja’s governing councilContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Members of Ahmadu Bello University Governing Council under the leadership of Mahmud Yayale Ahmed have paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR. Briefing the Emir on the purpose of the visit, Ahmed stated that they were at the palaceContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa I saw the DPO fall in Rano’s flame, A mirror of pain, yet none without blame. For boots have crushed and guns have lied— Two wrongs can’t heal what truth must guide. The brutal killing of the Rano DPO was heartbreaking, yet we must also confrontContinue Reading
Our dear Compatriots of the Press, I welcome and thank you immensely for honouring our invitation to this press conference at a very short notice. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has always counted on your partnership at very critical moments over the years and we gladly acknowledge yourContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Ex-National President of Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association, Professor Ahmed Tijjani Mora is expected to feature as Guest of Honour at the momentous groundbreaking ceremony marking the inauguration of the newly constructed gatehouse and perimeter fencing of the Association’s National Secretariat at Sarkin Musulmi Road, AreaContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s esteemed Foreign Minister, stood proudly as Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, presented him with the prestigious Order of Andrei Pervozvanny. This honor was a testament to Lavrov’s exceptional contributions to Russian diplomacy and his unwavering loyalty to the nation. With over twoContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), is finalizing arrangements to send its students to China and Russia for hands-on practical training as part of their academic programs, Vice-Chancellor Professor Umar Adam-Katsayal announced Wednesday. During a media briefing marking his two-year tenure, Katsayal revealed the institutionContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning of an impending strike, citing the federal government’s failure to fulfill agreements and address critical issues in the education sector. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna expressedContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Northern Nigeria now finds itself at a critical crossroads—one marked by both immense potential and deeply entrenched challenges. The region suffers from alarmingly high school dropout rates, persistent ignorance, and a growing population of educated youth who remain unemployed. Regrettably, rather than addressing these urgent socialContinue Reading