The Federal Government has started a new solar energy initiative for federal universities and teaching hospitals. The project will install solar hybrid power systems across institutions to reduce fuel costs and improve access to electricity. According to the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the plan will provide 148 megawatts of clean energy across 37 universities…
In a major development for the chess community, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has opened a formal review into allegations that Vladimir Kramnik targeted grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky with unfounded cheating accusations. Because Naroditsky died at age 29 under unknown circumstances, the controversy has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Kramnik, who held the world chess…
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His death has deeply saddened the global chess community, as many regarded him as one of the most brilliant players of his generation. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where he served as Grandmaster-in-Residence, confirmed the news. His family described the loss…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) to resolve the ongoing crisis with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions. This development comes after years of unresolved negotiations and unfulfilled promises that have repeatedly disrupted Nigeria’s education system. NLC President Joe Ajaero…
The endangered North Atlantic right whale has shown signs of recovery, with its estimated population reaching 384 an increase of eight individuals compared to the previous year. Researchers attribute the uptick to strengthened conservation measures and increased focus on reducing human impacts at sea. What Drove the Recovery Scientists point out that Canada’s protective measures,…
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has officially received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce four new degree programs. These include Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, and Economics. The new programs will begin in the 2025/2026 academic session, marking a major milestone for the university’s continuous growth and diversification. Expanding…
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…
