After nearly two years of legal proceedings, a High Court sitting in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced 16-year-old Joy Afekafe to life imprisonment for the murder of Dr. Funmilayo Sherifat Adefolalu, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. Justice Aishetu Mohammed of High Court No. 4 delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting
Victor Onakoya, a 500-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, has been arrested following a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a couple. The incident occurred along Igan Road in the Ago-Iwoye area of Ogun State, where Onakoya’s vehicle reportedly rammed into the victims who were riding a motorcycle. Authorities have launched an investigation into
Students from Covenant University’s Department of Mass Communication claimed top honours at the 3rd National Advertising Colloquium Pitch Competition. The event, hosted by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), took place on July 8, 2025, at the Sheiba Event Centre, Lagos. The university’s team outperformed other competitors with a compelling presentation, reinforcing its reputation
The second stage of the ongoing recruitment exercise for teaching and non-teaching staff in public secondary schools in Ekiti State will take place on Saturday, July 19 2025, at the main campus of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Boluwade, who disclosed this in a press statement
Olu Olufayo, a Professor of Industrial Sociology and Labour Relations at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has expressed worry over what he described as government interference in the affairs of organised labour in the country. Olufayo, who said this while delivering the 95th inaugural lecture of the institution titled ‘Apes Obey: The Conspiracy and Gradual
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has demanded a written apology from Folasade Adebayo, a staff member who previously accused Vice Chancellor Sunday Fasina of sexual harassment. The council, chaired by Victor Ndoma-Egba, insists Adebayo must apologise for media reports that exposed Fasina’s misconduct. Fasina, a professor of pedology, had reportedly exploited
Prof. Saudat Salah Abdulbaqi has made history as the first woman elected Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (FCIS) at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Her appointment marks a groundbreaking moment for gender representation in academic leadership and is a landmark achievement for both the university and Nigeria’s communication field. This
The University of Ilorin has named His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Michael Odunayo Ajayi, the Elerinmo of Erinmo-Ijesa, as a Distinguished Ambassador. The investiture was part of the university’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, which also recognised 50 accomplished alumni for their contributions to society. Oba Ajayi, an alumnus of UNILORIN, was honoured for his strides in education,
The management of Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, has banned the sign-out ceremony traditionally held by students after graduation or at the end of each semester. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by F.E. Omagu, the Dean of Student Affairs, and made available to the media in Idah, Kogi State. The statement
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, to conduct a forensic investigation into the crisis bedevilling the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Calabar. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance co-sponsored by the House Minority Leader, Kingsley
