Prof Samuel Sunday Obeka, VC of Wesley University, Ondo Colegio Rêal, an educational institution in Igbaga, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo, Prof Samuel Sunday Obeka, for what it described as exceptional leadership and a clear commitment to academic excellence. In a statement, the institution highlighted key achievements under Obeka’s tenure, including increased
Accreditation, Boosts EnrolmentThe Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology (NKFI), Lokoja, has obtained full accreditation for all its programmes from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Rector of the institute, Charles Williams, confirmed the development, noting that accredited courses include Automotive Mechatronics, Welding and Fabrication, Electrical/Electronic Technology, and Computer Software Engineering. He
The Lagos State Teaching Commission (TESCOM) has urged the teaching and non-teaching staff to give priority to their health, warning that neglect could be a contributing factor to the rise in preventable ailments and mental health disorders. The commission’s chairman, Mrs. Mopelola Peregrino, appealed on Wednesday, during an annual sensitisation seminar with the theme: “Mental
The Nigerian Institution of Highways and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), in partnership with the International Road Federation (IRF), has trained hundreds of engineers to boost Nigeria’s road and bridge infrastructure. Speaking at the opening session of the event in Abuja, the National Chairman of NIHTE, Engr. Francis Oriakhi disclosed that their relationship with IRF started about
Emmanuel Onoja, a Nigerian Correctional Service officer, has been accused of failing to refund N300,000 to Dorcas Aboh-Uduh, a Makurdi-based teacher, after allegedly collecting the sum in 2020 with a promise to secure her employment. Aboh-Uduh said she met Onoja through a friend he was processing a job for at the time. Her friend had
Students at the Don Bosco Institute, Ibadan, have graduated after gaining employable skills. At the graduation ceremony, students, including Ngambia Francois Rostand, Obayi Edward Ekene, Onwuliri Emmanuel, and Anthony Nsika, gained special recognition for their perseverance and commitment. Speaking at the event, a Salesian at the institute said, “Each graduate is a witness to perseverance
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, hosted Tech Breeze, a tech-media training event organised by innovation brand Techpression, on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event, which was held at the Sir Kesington Adebutu Media Resource Centre, brought together industry experts, digital innovators, and some aspiring journalists to explore how technology is reshaping the media
The Ambrose Alli University Medical Students Association (AAUMSA) has given a special award to their Staff Adviser, Dr. Andrew Eigbedion, to thank him for his hard work and support. The award was presented during the group’s 2024/2025 Annual General Meeting and Dinner Night, an event many medical students eagerly anticipate. The celebration took place on
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has criticised Bishop David Oyedepo over an alleged comment on the use of hijab at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. In a statement signed by its National Missioner, Sheikh Abu Sheriff, the group said a viral video purportedly shows Oyedepo telling Muslim parents to withdraw their daughters
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has warned applicants and parents against paying money for the ongoing 2025/2026 scholarship application. Otuaro said the act is fraudulent and unacceptable, stressing that no payment is required to benefit from the programme. He made this known in Abuja during the opening of the
