29 Nigerian varsities make global rankings, five break into top 1,200
Nigeria has recorded its strongest representation yet in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 29 Nigerian universities featuring in the 2027 global rankings,. five more than in 2026 and the highest representation by any country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The latest ranking according to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public […]
ASUU backs boycott of goods linked to Western Sahara resources
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reaffirmed its solidarity with Western Sahara, pledging to continue advocating a boycott of goods produced from the territory’s natural resources without the consent of the Saharawi people. The union made the commitment when the Ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), Brahim Salem Buseif, visited its […]
Public Servants Declare Three-Day Warning Strike From Friday
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) Trade Union Side, has declared a three-day warning strike by public servants across the federal, state and local governments, beginning from midnight on Friday, October 2. The unions affiliated to the council include the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Medical and Health Workers Union […]
2027: Don’t Sacrifice Youths for Power, CAN Warn Politicians
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned political parties and their candidates against turning Nigerian youths into casualties of the struggle for political power, saying the country cannot afford to sacrifice another generation to election violence. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh gave the warning as he called on political actors to place Nigeria above […]
18 Benue Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After N8m Ransom
By Terkula Igidi Eighteen victims abducted along the Adoka-Uboju axis of Benue State have regained their freedom after the payment of about N8 million ransom and the provision of foodstuff and groceries valued at more than N500,000. The victims were released on Thursday night in a forest along the Otukpo-Ogobia Road, close to the Benue-Kogi […]