Covenant University has once again secured the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The ranking, which evaluates universities across various performance metrics, placed the Ota-based institution ahead of other leading Nigerian universities, reaffirming its position as a leader in higher education. The rankings, which surveyed 1,907 universities across 108 countries, […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has sacked his Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District), Mr. Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, over alleged bribery. The governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyanm said in a statement on Wednesday that Ewenla’s dismissal from office was “with immediate effect.” This followed allegations of bribery and intimidation leveled against Mr. Ewenla by […]
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By Kennedy Ikantu Peretei. The media minders and information strategists of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa have struggled unsuccessfully to do damage control on their pay master’s scorecard which l put in the public domain since l began these series. Unfortunately, they have been reactionary, leaving out the main issues in question to reel out […]
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The convocation of a 30-day National Youth Conference announced by President Bola Tinubu in his 64th Independence Day broadcast is a notable initiative. Still, it will require the right timing, appropriate logistics, and political will to be effective. According to the President, the confab is “a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has emphasised its commitment to the stability of the country’s financial system, highlighting that regular stress tests are conducted to identify potential vulnerabilities in banks. This is according to a press release by CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, on Tuesday. “The CBN recognises the crucial […]
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara speaking at the torched secretariat of Ikwerre LG headquarters on Monday The crisis in Rivers State snowballed into violence on Monday leading to the killing of a brother to Edison Ehie, Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s Chief of Staff, the father of a newly elected councilor, and about three others. Also, three […]
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On the left is Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman A viral post on X, formerly Twitter, sparked discussions among netizens about a Junior Secondary School Three science textbook, which details the process, types, and reasons for abortion, as well as family planning. Page 135 of the Classic Basic Science and Technology for Junior Secondary School […]
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University College Hospital, Ibadan The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Class of 1989, has donated hospital equipment worth $1 million to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, to enhance healthcare delivery. The donation, facilitated through a US-based non-governmental organisation, Project C.U.R.E., which specialises in collecting and distributing medical equipment to hospitals in developing countries, includes […]
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At least 21 passengers are feared drowned in a boat accident that occurred on Monday at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Tragedy struck when two boats, each ferrying 16 passengers, collided and capsized in the middle of the lagoon. Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared Mr. Julius Abure as Labour Party’s substantive National Chairman. In a judgment by Justice Emeka Nwite, the court affirmed the Abure-led leadership and the March 2024 Nnewi Convention that produced the party’s national leadership. The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Abure […]
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