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
Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja, a 2023 Valedictorian from Nile University of Nigeria, has been named the Best Graduating Student at both the Nigerian Law School (NLS) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) examinations for the Class of 2025. He was called to the Bar on Thursday, July 10, 2025, alongside over 1,000 new legal practitioners. Ifonlaja’s exceptional
Yobe State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced an indefinite industrial action over demands for entitlements and autonomy from the state government. The strike was announced after a closed-door meeting, during which the ASUU branch Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Karage, briefed journalists on the decision. He explained that the
Prof. Noah Yusuf, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, whose tenure recently ended, has expressed regret that he could not establish a printing press for the school. He disclosed this at the weekend in a chat with journalists in his office, noting that although the university had already committed over ₦7 million to
Babcock University 2023 Law graduate Daniella Okangba has emerged as one of the most outstanding students at the 2025 Nigerian Law School/The Nigerian Body of Benchers Call to Bar ceremony, clinching five prestigious awards, including the coveted third prize for Best Overall Student, in Abuja. This year’s Call to Bar ceremony was historic, with 5,728
