By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Kaduna State University (KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike starting February 11. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Chairman of the union, Dr. Peter Adamu and the Secretary Dr.Continue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adamu (Group Editor-in-chief) The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has approved the appointment of Professor Adamu Ahmed as the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University. Professor Ahmed who was among the 14 contenders that were interviewed by the Alhaji Yayale-led Governing Council was second whileContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa In a swift response to the malicious and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs, the Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has issued a press statement to clear the air and set the records straight. The rumors, which falsely claimed that the University hadContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam (Group Editor-in-chief) One of the contenders for the position of the 14th Vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria that protested his arbitral exclusion from the race along side 12 others, Professor Muhammad Lawal Amin, has been invited for interaction with the Joint Council/Senate Selection BoardContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam The arbitrary disqualification of 13 contenders, including Professor Muhammad Lawal Amin, from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Vice-Chancellor race has sparked outrage and concern among the academic community. In a letter dated January 28, 2025, Professor Amin, a renowned professor of African Languages and Cultures atContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has awarded its staff from several departments, faculties, units, and institutes, in recognition of their meritorious services and contributions to the advancement of the University. The event which took place at the university’s Yusufu Bala Usman Hall was organized by the RewardsContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam Gwantu Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State is mourning the loss of one of its oldest and most revered traditional title holders, Baba Isa Shamaki. Baba Shamaki passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the remarkable age of 104, after a protractedContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The World Institute for Gender Studies (WIGS) has recognized the renowned Gender Expert Prof. Eugenia Chika Akpa for the ‘Advanced Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management’ award in Istanbul. Professor Akpa of the Department of Sociology gets into the strategic honorary investiture for global leadership ofContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The management of Ahmadu Bello University has identified a total of 123 staff from different faculties, Centres and units to be honoured for their outstanding performance. Among the 16 Head of departments to be honoured as best performing HODs is the Head of Mass Communication department,Continue Reading