UNIOSUN College Provost lists achievements, got 90 scholarships

By John Dike, Osogbo The immediate past Provost of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) College of Education, Professor Florence Adeoti Yusuf, has concluded her four-year tenure with a glowing account of achievements, revealing that over 90 scholarships, educational grants and other forms of financial support were secured for students through partnerships with philanthropists and development […]

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Aiyedatiwa appoints three tutors-general

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appoimted three new tutors-general for the public schools in the state. They are: 1. Iwaluwa Austin Olusola for Ondo South Senatorial District; 2. Dr. Jogbodo Bosede – Ondo Central Senatorial District; and 3. Fasawe Toluwalase Abayomi – Ondo North Senatorial District A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, […]

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Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1b to offset AAUA salary arrears

In furtherance of his administration’s commitment to education and workers’ welfare, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the release of N1.1 billion as a Special Intervention Fund to the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The intervention is specifically to offset outstanding salary arrears owed to staff of the institution and to bring an end […]

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FG approves Millennium Crest University in Ondo

to take off in Akure with 3 faculties, 12 degree programmes A new private Millennium Crest University, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, will soon take off at its Aaye, Oda Road, Akure campus in the state capital. In the  approval letter issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, to […]

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FG suspends planned WAEC, NECO fee hike

Education.mimister, Dr Tunji Alausa. The Federal Government has suspended the proposed hike in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination, until it consults widely with stakeholders. A statement on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education said the letter conveying the proposed […]

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Oyebanji approves new pay, vehicles for Ekiti headmasters-general

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a consolidated salary structure and official vehicles for the state’s three headmasters-general. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, disclosed this in a statement made available in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. The beneficiaries are Mrs Monisola Oguntamore […]

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OSCO-HEALTH holds 2026/2027 first batch entrance examination July 23

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa, has fixed Thursday, July 23, 2026, for the first batch of its entrance examination for applicants seeking admission into various programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. A statement by the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Moshood Afolabi, said the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination will be […]

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Excellence in academics, research, innovation my goal, new AAUA VC Obamuyi declares

The new Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, AAUA, Prof Tomola Obamuyi, has vowed to pursue excellence in academics, research, and innovation as his main objective in office. He said the goal was underscored by a vision to transform the institution into a global hub for knowledge production and human development. […]

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Ondo varsity’s new VC Obamuyi assumes office

Vice-Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof Tomola Obamuyi The new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, will officially assume duties as the seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned institution on July 8, 2026. He will take over from Prof. Olugbenga Ige, whose five-year tenure officially ended […]

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UNIOSUN rejects army depot’s position on sexual assault allegations, heads to court

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University has rejected key aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army regarding allegations of sexual assault involving some military personnel and members of the university community, insisting that the institution will not expose affected students to intimidation or compromise their rights. In a statement issued on […]

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