Indiana University dismissed Jim Rodenbush, the adviser for the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, after he rejected an order to block certain stories in a special homecoming edition. According to Rodenbush, university officials told him to remove all news content and keep only features. He refused, saying that editorial decisions belong to the student journalists. His…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its willingness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the current strike. The union says it has received signals from government officials indicating a readiness to reopen discussions. What ASUU Expects in Talks ASUU President Chris Piwuna stated that the union expects the government…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started a two-week warning strike across federal public universities in Nigeria on October 13, 2025. The decision followed a failed negotiation with the federal government. Lecturers have stopped teaching and academic activities until their demands receive attention. Why ASUU Rejected the Government’s Offer ASUU rejected the proposal from…
Mississippi faced heartbreak over the weekend as homecoming celebrations turned violent in several towns. At least eight people died, and more than 20 others suffered injuries during separate shootings in Leland, Heidelberg, and Sharkey County. What began as a night of joy quickly descended into chaos, leaving families and communities mourning. The Leland Shooting In…
The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Kristian Berg Harpviken, called María Corina Machado in the early hours to inform her that she had been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. In a video released by the Institute, Harpviken tells Machado that the announcement will soon be public. She reacts with shock, saying, “I have…
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for developing metal-organic frameworks, known as MOFs. These materials allow gases and liquids to move through intricate internal channels. Because of their versatility, MOFs have transformed environmental science and materials chemistry. Their creation provides new ways to capture…
Today, the scientific world awaits the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, as the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences prepares to announce the laureates. This announcement follows earlier reveals in Medicine and Physics, and it promises to highlight groundbreaking work in the field of chemical science. The award often recognizes discoveries that reshape how we understand…
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics celebrates three brilliant scientists from U.S. universities: John Clarke of UC Berkeley, Michel Devoret of Yale University, and John Martinis of UC Santa Barbara. Together, they have transformed our understanding of how quantum mechanics operates at large scales. Their research connects theory to real-world technology. By proving that quantum…
The Federal Government recently reconstituted a committee tasked with accelerating negotiations with university and polytechnic unions. This move comes amid growing tensions and fears of industrial action in the tertiary education sector. The decision signals that the government wants to show renewed commitment to resolving unresolved demands from academic staff. The reconstitution addresses long-standing issues…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started mobilising its chapters across Nigeria in preparation for a nationwide two-week warning strike. The strike is slated to begin on October 13, 2025, unless the federal government meets its demands. This mobilisation reflects the union’s urgency and commitment to pushing for a resolution. Union leaders have…
