Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced that Alhaji (Dr.) Adeniji Murtadha Adeyemi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Starlink Global and Ideal Limited, will be honoured at the 2025 Award of Excellence Ceremony, which is scheduled for July 29. Dr. Adeyemi is being recognised for his outstanding contributions to technology and education
The Federal University Gashua (FUGA) marked a significant milestone in history with its maiden combined convocation ceremony, honouring 3,449 graduates from four faculties. Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, graced the occasion, among the six distinguished individuals conferred honorary doctorate degrees. The degrees were also conferred on the wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu;
Dr Rasaq Muhammed Adisa, an Associate Professor at the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has been appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board of the African Telescope Newspaper. The appointment of Prof. Adisa was conveyed to him penultimate Friday (July 4, 2025), in an official letter jointly signed by the Chairman of the
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Former President Buhari, who led the country twice from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, and between May 29, 2019, and May 29, 2023, as
The Osun State University community celebrates the birthday of its esteemed Chancellor and foremost benefactor, Apostle Dr. Mrs. Folorunso Alakija. Widely recognised as one of Africa’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, Apostle Dr. Alakija is also a revered evangelist and passionate education advocate whose contributions have significantly shaped the growth and global visibility of
A delegation from the United States Consulate has visited Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, as part of efforts to strengthen academic and innovation ties between Nigeria and the United States. The visit, led by Public Affairs Officer Ms. Julie McKay, focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in research, student exchange, and technology innovation. The delegation
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its foremost benefactor, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 91. In a statement released by the institution, the university described the late monarch as a
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Gambo, a 22-year-old student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), for the alleged murder of Deborah Sam-Praise Ememem, who was found dead in a hotel room in Obukpa, Nsukka, on June 16, 2025. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, stated Monday that Gambo was tracked and
Kayode Ojo, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and an All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Ekiti State, has called on South-West governors to organise a joint rally for the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as the sole APC presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has launched an investigation into the death of Miss Isabella Ajana, a 100-level Law student, who died days after being locked out of her hostel room and denied access to her medication. Ajana, who was living at Emalda Hostel, a privately owned accommodation near the university, died
