Education

Nigerian-born Mr. Olasimbo Awojobi recently earned a Law degree from the Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America (USA). He is seen here during the Experience Law School program held for potential Law School candidates on November 12, 2021

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that various political, economic and social problems afflicting Nigeria can be overcome if leaders and followers share a unity of purpose to get them solved. Dr Fayemi who said a well structured dialogue  remains a major pathway to peace and progress said …

The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a student, Salaudeen Waliu Aanuoluwa of the Department of Microbioligy after being found guilty of assaulting a female lecturer of the same Department. A statement by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the verdict was handed …

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program (1946-2021), there will,  today, November 16, 2021, be a Facebook Live session with three Distinguished scholars. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program aimed at building mutual understanding in a complex and changing world for 75 years …

The missing Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA) student, Mr. Adegoke Timothy Oludare, that was declared missing by family, friends and the authorities has been confirmed dead. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, commiserating with the Oludare’s family stated that the Vice …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 12, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria remains proud of its close association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) since its establishment, 75 years ago. The president stated this at a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of UNESCO in Paris, France, …

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 November 2021 Over 5,700 youth have registered to participate in the skills training program organized by the Alliance for Youth Nigeria. 5,000 of them will be selected to take part in the training covering soft and digital skills to prepare them for the world of work. …

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the  bill in the National Assembly which seeks to establish two campuses of the Nigerian Law School in each of the  geopolitical zones in Nigeria,  is politically motivated. He said the proponents of the bill titled, ‘A bill for an Act to amend the Legal …

  By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Nov. 8, 2021 The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna has said that Sgt Torsabo Solomon, reportedly arrested for his alleged involvement in the security breach in the Academy, is not in their custody and has no connection with them. The Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. …

  9thAnnual Professor Celestine Onwuliri Memorial Lecture and Scholarship Awards Report THEME: PROF C.O.E ONWULIRI; LEGACIES IN THE SCIENCE, CONTROL AND ELIMINATION OF NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES IN NIGERIA Key Metrics: Date:                                        4th November, 2021 Venue:                                     Zoom Scheduled Time:                      4:00pm Start Time:                               4:15pm End Time:                                7:14pm Duration …

Laughs off PDP’s comeback bid after wrecking state   Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend said the criminal diversion of funds meant for development of basic education in the state amounted to reckless looting of the future of Kwara children. Speaking at the official signing of MoU for …

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Nov. 8, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to continue its practice of remitting its operating surpluses to government, saying that the remittances were in line with global best practice, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, Head, Public Affairs of JAMB has said. In a statement …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has received complaints from some parents and students that one or two institutions are collecting money ranging from N10,000 to N80,000 from candidates  purportedly for the processing of late or irregular admissions. The Board, according to a statement by Dr. Fabian …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted the sum of N3.51b to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating surplus. The 2021 remittance, according to a statement by Fabian Benjamin, Head, Public Affairs and Protocol of JAMB, is in line with Prof. Is-haq Oloyede’s avowed commitment …

Former Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University (IMSU), Professor Bertram. E. B. Nwoke, Thursday, November 4, 2021, gave a glowing account of the pioneering efforts of late Professor Celestine Onwuliri in the areas of research, control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The occasion was the 9th Edition …

Prof. Nwoke Late Professor Celestine Onwuliri Prof. (Mrs.) Viola Onwuliri Dr. Chinemerem. D. Onwuliri Professor Bertram E. B. Nwoke will, today, Thursday, November 4, 2021, deliver the 9th Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Memorial Lecture. To participate in the intellectual feast, join with  https://bit.ly/3EKTTr7 According to the invitation by the Convener of the …

A group, Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has urged the Anambra state electorate not to boycott the governorship election slated for Saturday, November 6, 2021 but to go out on election day and cast their votes for those they “believe can stand for and by us!” A statement by the group’s …

By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State)  Nov 2, 2021 The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), says it has set up a panel to investigate the recent viral video involving its student twerking half-clad. Chief Okwun Omeaku, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university disclosed this in a statement issued and made …

Professor Bertram E. B. Nwoke will, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, deliver the 9th Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Memorial Lecture. The Lecture, which will be Virtual, will have as theme: “Prof. C. O. E. Onwuliri: Legacies in the Science, Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria.” Prof. B. E. …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The unfortunate death of Miss Omowumi Aisha Adesina, a Part Four student of Foreign Languages at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Thursday, 30th September, 2021 was, understandably, angrily responded to by her colleagues who took their protest beyond the university campus to the highway, with …

. . . Donates N2 million to Hospital, Nursing College Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has urged nursing students to continue to pursue their education with more seriousness and devotion, stating that their profession remains a very noble …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Oct. 29, 2021 Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, have reopened the institution closed on October 2, following a protest by the students. This is contained in a statement by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju on Friday in Ile-Ife. …

Issues surrounding the poor state,  abject neglect and dilapidation of students hostels at the nation’s premier indigenous university, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka  (UNN), is not new. But the ripple effect of the expose by Arise Television, more especially, the comments by Dr. Reuben Abati, have continued to resonate writes …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Last week I published Prof. Omotoye Olorode’s somewhat of a rejoinder to two of my columns (“As OAU prepares for its 60th Anniversary – 1” published in my “Treasures” column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, April 14, 2021), which he …

Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …