Polytechnic prints certificates abroad to avoid racketeering
To avoid forgery and racketeering by fraudulent elements, Kwara State Polytechnic has resorted to printing of the institution’s certificates from overseas. The Rector, Dr. Abdul Muhammed, revealed this on Tuesday during a news conference to herald the Polytechnic’s 27th combined convocation scheduled for Wednesday, November 17. “In furtherance of the Management’s efforts to sanitise the system and further enhance the integrity...
Three killed as gas explodes in Lagos
Three persons have died in a gas explosion that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at No 21, Ojekunle Street, Ladipo, Mushin area of Lagos State. Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said the gas incident which was reported at 08:42 hours via the state emergency reporting platform was swiftly responded to by a...
Why I beat my female lecturer to coma – UNILORIN student
Waliyullah Salaudeen, a final year student of the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin, has opened up on why he beat his female lecturer, Mrs. Zakariyau, to stupor. Popularly known as Captain Walz, Salaudeen said his action was necessitated by the refusal of the lecturer to help wave his mandatory SIWES scheme despite all his explanations. Walz spoke to a team of...
12,860 Nigerians studying in U.S., get $28m scholarships, aids
A report by the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange has said that the number of Nigerians studying in the United States has dropped to 12,860. The Open Doors report is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. However, the report noted that Nigeria maintained...
‘How my friend’s sister got electrocuted in Obi Cubana’s club’
A Twitter user, @KhalidOshoke, has narrated how his friend's sister, simply identified as Susan, got electrocuted at the Hustle and Bustle club in the Aminu Kano Crescent area of Wuse, Abuja. Popular socialite, Obi Cubana is a co-owner of Hustle and Bustle club and restaurant. It was gathered that the victim, who went to the club on Saturday, was allegedly electrocuted...
Panel: How soldiers killed 11, prevented medics from helping victims at Lekki Tollgate
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related Abuses in Lagos State has indicted the Nigerian Army for assaulting, injuring and killing unarmed helpless and defenseless protesters. The Panel stated that 11 people were killed at the Lekki Toll Gate, four missing but presumed dead, 26 protesters received gunshot injuries or got injured while nine others...
UI Convocation: Graduands decry decision banning lower grades from event
Some graduating students of the University of Ibadan have decried the Nigeria’s premier university management’s decision to ban all, except first class graduates, from its 2021 Convocation ceremony. The university on Monday held its Convocation and Award Ceremony for the First Degrees at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, with only the first class graduates allowed in. The institution had...
Jega: North plays host to poverty, unemployment, insecurity, early marriage
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has described the northern states as the region with the highest indexes of social challenges bedevilling the nation. Jega spoke on Monday during the Maitama Sule Leadership Lecture Series organised by the Coalition of Northern Nigeria (CNG) held in Katsina. “Whether it is poverty, unemployment, insecurity, infant mortality, out-of-school...
Lagos #EndSARS panel awards N410m to 70 victims, treats 235 petitions
The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) related abuses and other matters led by Justice Doris Okuwobi (rtd) awarded a total of N410 million to 70 victims of Police brutality. The panel received 235 petitions with only 14 of it being on the alleged Lekki Shooting incident. "As much as the panel...
ASUU threatens fresh strike, gives FG ultimatum over demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another round of strike following Federal Government’s failure to implement the Memorandum of Action (MoA) agreed upon. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU National President, disclosed this on Monday, at a news conference at the union’s National Secretariat, University of Abuja. Osodeke called on parents and all patriotic Nigerians to hold...
