UniCal Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment Abducted By Gunmen
Gunmen on Thursday abducted the embattled Dean of Law Faculty, University of Calabar, Prof Cyril Ndifon. Ndifon, who had been suspended over allegations bordering on sexual harassment among others, was abducted by gunmen at his Akpabuyo residence in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The professor’s son, David Ndifon, confirmed his abduction to our correspondent. He said the gunmen invaded...
Sen. Kalu’s Bill Seeking To Provide Free And Quality Basic Education Passes First Reading
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A Bill targeted at providing a compulsive, quality & free basic education sponsored by the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has passed its first reading at the Senate on Wednesday. Titled: Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill S.B. 31, 2023, the bill passed through first reading during Wednesday's plenary season of the Senate presided...
WTD: Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu Assures Improved Welfare For Teachers [VIDEO]
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As the global community marks World Teachers' Day (WTD), the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended Nigerian teachers for their immense contributions to nation-building, assuring them of executive and legislature partnership to improve their well-being. Kalu who gave the assurance at the plenary on Thursday, in celebration noted that without education, no...
JAF Says Increase In School Fees Will Force Students Out Of School
The Joint Action Front, JAF, yesterday, warned that any proposed hike in tuition fees in public universities across the country will lead to the withdrawal of several students from school if it is not reversed. JAF, in a statement by Dr Dipo Fashina and Abiodun Aremu, condemned the said outrageous increase, just as it demanded immediate reversal and adequate funding...
WAEC Moves To Introduce CBT For WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a plan to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations. The Head of National Office, Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with journalists in Lagos, on Saturday. Areghan, who spoke against the backdrop of notable achievements and advancements of the council under his...
UNIOSUN To Graduate 4,210 Students
Four thousand, two hundred and ten students of the Osun State University, Osogbo would be awarded various degrees in the combined 12th and 13th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Addressing journalists on Friday at the main campus of the university in Osogbo, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, also said the institution’s teaching hospital, donated by its Chancellor, Dr. Folorunso...
NUC Approves 26 New Programmes For UniAbuja
National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 26 new academic programmes for University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) which they are expected to commence from the 2022-2023 academic session. The new programmes are, B. ENG. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; B. ENG. Architecture;. B. ENG. Agricultural Engineering;. BSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management;. BNSc. Nursing; BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; BSc. Journalism and Media Studies; B....
UNILAG Slashes School Fees After NAN’s Intervention
The management of the University of Lagos, has announced the reduction of its fees after meeting the representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students on Thursday. A statement on Friday morning revealed that the university held a meeting with the executives of the NANS and other faculty members on Thursday evening. The statement read, “Authorities of the University of Lagos...
We Graduated With Him In 1979, Tinubu’s Classmate At Chicago Varsity Reveals
A public affairs analyst, Durojaiye Ogunsanya, has claimed that he and President Bola Tinubu graduated together at the Chicago State University (CSU) in 1979. This comes amid controversies surrounding Tinubu’s academic records with some of his political opponents demanding proof of his educational claims. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, one of Tinubu’s major contenders in the 2023 presidential election, has filed a...
Kwara State College Of Education, Ilorin, Seize Certificates Of Two Students Over Sign-out Immoral Display
Kwara State College Of Education, Ilorin, has seized the certificates of their two students over immoral display on sign-out day. The school had earlier issued out a warning to all of intending graduates about unruly signing out behaviour before the day these two students flouted the order. More details to follow...
