Category: Education

Corps Member In Trouble For Calling Tinubu ‘Terrible President’

ADEOLA YUSUF

. As video where the Lagos corper, Ushie Uguamaye, also described Lagos as a “smelling state,” goes viral   A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member currently serving in Lagos State has publicly expressed her distress after receiving a threat from the NYSC authorities. The threat came in response to a social media post where she voiced her frustration about the escalating prices of goods across the country. In an emotional video posted on TikTok under the username @talktoraye , the Corps member broke down in tears as she described…

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‘Shinkini Money,’ 10 Affordable Varsities in Nigeria And Their Tuition Fees

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “Number two on the list may surprise you!”   Platforms Africa presents the list of affordable Universities in Nigeria. The list includes federal universities, private universities and others owned, managed, and funded by the federal government and private individuals. Generally, students in federal institutions pay cheaper school fees than their counterparts in private universities. However, it is important to note that different faculties and departments within the same institution can be priced differently. Below are some of the cheapest federal universities in Nigeria. 1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta…

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‘Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude,’ Oshundairo Says As Ekocity Poly Matriculates 236 Students

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Details of the event highlighted by veteran actress Mrs. Idowu Phillips a.k.a Mama Rainbow, Mushin LG Chairman, among other personalities   Ekocity Polytechnic has matriculated 236 students at a colourful event where the Chairman of the institution, Dr. Segun Oshundairo urged students to cultivate a positive attitude, emphasizing that their success in school and beyond depends on their mindset and behaviour. He made this remark during the institution’s matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Platforms Africa reports that the event, attended by parents, guardians, and distinguished guests,…

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Infection Rocks King’s College Lagos, Kills One Student, 14 Hospitalised

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Lagos State government has confirmed a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe, leading to the death of a 12-year-old student and the hospitalisation of 14 others. Authorities have identified 34 close contacts of the deceased and placed them under observation. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health, stated that the index case, a 12-year-old boy, developed a sore throat and fever on February 22. He was referred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), where he received treatment but succumbed to myocarditis, a severe diphtheria complication, on March 6.…

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‘1 PhD, 3 Master’s Degrees,’ Special Story of Nofisat, Fuji Artist Sefiu Alao’s Daughter

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Grass to grace,’ what you hitherto do not know about the daughter of Omo Oko, arguably the most educated child of any Fuji musician, dead or alive, who is teportedly now a Senior Product Manager at Halliburton Her name is Nofisat Adekunle, her story is inspiring to many. Meet Fuji Musician Sefiu Alao Adekunle’s Daughter Who Is A PhD Holder, Has Three Master’s Degrees. She is the highly educated daughter of popular Fuji musician, Adekunle Sefiu Alao popularly called ‘Sefiu Alao Omo Oko’ now ‘Baba Oko’. Dr. Nofisat Adekunle @ayinkemoradeke…

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TASUED Adopted As A Federal University

ADEOLA YUSUF

The federal government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, in Ijagun, Ogun State as a federal university. The announcement was made on Sunday in a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. READ ALSO: Nigerian Family Buries 3 Siblings Found Dead In Deep Freezer Bickering Over Ascon Oil, Enenmoh’s Family Warns Public To Stay Off Assets Soludo Bans…

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‘No UTME, No Excuse,’ Three Varsities Offering Admission Without JAMB

ADEOLA YUSUF

    + Direct message that may help parents, relatives, and, of course, candidates seeking university admission in Nigeria   Prospective candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities are always faced with the challenge of scaling through the gulf of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The burden to perform well can be enormous; however, there are alternative pathways to a university degree in Nigeria. Here are three universities offering admission to candidates with or without JAMB 2025/2026 National Open University of…

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Prof. Jide Jimoh Elected Dean LASU’s Faculty Of Communication, Media Studies

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Professor Jide Peter Jimoh has emerged the new Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Lagos State University, LASU. Jimoh was unanimously nominated and elected at the election held at the Digital Media and Research Centre, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Ojo Campus on Monday. In a statement issued to announce the outcome of the election, his emergence was said to have been ratified by the Board of Studies of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, after due deliberation. Jimoh who succeeds Professor Sunday Olayinka Alawode…

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‘Milk of Kindness,’ How Hon. Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu Is Spreading Democracy Dividends To Constituents

ADEOLA YUSUF

  A spotlight by Efe Wellington on community projects by Awka North and South Federal Constituency lawmaker, who is one of the only 17 female lawmakers in the Nigeria’s House of Representatives     Hon. Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu, the lawmaker representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, has been spreading democracy dividends to her constituents through various community projects. To show that she is deliberate about these actions, these are her words; ” My representation is centred on education, human capacity building/empowerment and infrastructure development. I am deeply committed…

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Dr. Wasiu Tejuoso Is First Elected HoD Mass Comm In MAPOLY’s History

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‘Twist of fate, Long overdue,’ reactions trail emergence of “brilliant alumnus” who “has been lecturing even before he graduated.”   An award-winning communication lecturer and author, Dr. Wasiu Tejuoso, has emerged the first elected Head, Department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Tejuoso, an alumnus of the department, emerged after a keenly contested maiden election in line with the new Polytechnic Act of 2019, where he defeated his opponent and classmate, Dr. Shola Adeosun. The newly elected Head of Department has earlier…

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