By Mahdi Waziri Isa The immediate past Vice-chancellor of Federal University Gusau, Professor Magaji Garba, has received Presidential pardon alongside 174 other convicts and former convicts, on Thursday. Professor Magaji Garba, aged 67, who is number 41 on list of those pardoned, and who was sentenced in 2021 to sevenContinue Reading

By Mahdi Waziri Isa Few weeks after candidates of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ahmadu Bello University branch, were defeated in a keenly contested congregation elections to Council, by candidates of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), ASUU candidates inContinue Reading

By Nafisa Muhammad Iman The Ahmadu Bello University Students Representative Council (ABUSRC) has appointed the campus reporter of FCT News Gazette, Nafisa Muhammad Iman, and six other students of the University as members of the ouncil’s media team. A letter entitled, “Notice of Appointment”, dated October 9th, 2025, signed byContinue Reading

By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Federal Government has initiated a renewed effort to prevent a nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), promising a “lasting solution” to the long-standing disputes. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, stated on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu has directedContinue Reading

By Mahdi Waziri Isa  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has finalized preparations for a comprehensive industrial action, declaring that a two-week warning strike will commence imminently unless the Federal Government addresses their demands by October 13. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, confirmed the union’s resolved position during an address atContinue Reading

By Muhammad Baqir  Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has announced plans to significantly increase its student admission quota for medical sciences, a move made possible by a major federal government investment. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, during the 2025 Sponsio Academica ceremony for medical students heldContinue Reading

By Mahdi Waziri Isa  Abdurahman Halliru Saraki was sworn in today as President of the Ahmadu Bello University Students’ Representative Council (ABUSRC) for the 2025/2026 session, delivering an impassioned inaugural address that blended faith, gratitude, and a bold agenda for over 50,000 students amid Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. SarakiContinue Reading

By Mahdi Waziri Isa Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) marked its 63rd anniversary on October 4, 2025, with a low-key celebration honoring its numerous alumni who have made a significant impact globally. The university recognized former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, as well asContinue Reading