Category: Education

A Jacksonite’s Happy Return for Annual Lecture, By Obinna Ezeobi, PhD

ADEOLA YUSUF

    As I stood on the podium at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), the most revered venue in the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), it seemed surreal for a few moments. The last time I was in the hall was 25 years ago. Back then, I was a young, lanky undergraduate, and you only step into the legendary hall during convocation ceremonies, inaugural lectures, and similar important events. At such occasions, one will be fortunate to sit or stand at any corner at the facility. But this time I…

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2025 Rankings: UNILAG, OAU Miss Out On Top 10 Most Prestigious Universities In Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to gain global recognition, with several universities making strides in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ten Nigerian institutions have emerged as the most prestigious, setting the pace for quality education and groundbreaking research. Leading the list is the American University of Nigeria (AUN), renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development. Following closely is Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), a historically significant institution known for its impact on science, engineering,…

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Man Registers For UTME At Age 94

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 94-year-old man has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The nonagenarian, identified as Adedapo Idowu, featured on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s latest bulletin publication. In the publication, the 94-year-old said his fears of acquiring tertiary education have now been dispelled. “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” he said. He said the process of his UTME registration was seamless. Idowu commended the board’s integration of National Identity Number (NIN) for easy data collection. He said the decision helped in eradicating the…

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‘Denied Varsity Admission Due To Age,’ Teenager Earns 30 Tech Certifications

ADEOLA YUSUF

A brilliant 14-year-old Nigerian girl, Zainab Akintola, has defied expectations by earning 30 certifications in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning — all before turning 14. Zainab’s dream of becoming a doctor began when she was just a little girl. Her father, who lovingly called her “Doctor Zainab”, always encouraged her to pursue medicine, emphasizing the need for more Muslim female doctors in Nigeria. Her academic journey moved faster than norm. With an accelerated education, she completed secondary school at the age of 12. Confident in her abilities,…

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‘Within 4 Years of Appointment,’ UNN Suspends Lecturer For Impregnating 4 Students

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Confirmed,’ Varsity wields big stick, orders Mr. Chigozie Odum to leave, hand over documents in his possession to the HoD, Department of Archeology and Tourism   The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Jude Odum, from the Department of Archeology and Tourism, over allegations of impregnating four female students within four years of his appointment. According to a letter dated February 15, 2025, signed by the Deputy Registrar, Achiuwa F.C. (Mrs), on behalf of the Registrar, Odum’s suspension was confirmed. The letter instructed him to hand…

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Poly Students Oppose Conversion Of YABATECH To Varsity

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has rejected the proposed conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, into a university, arguing that the move would undermine the essence of polytechnic education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu had approved the conversion of YABATECH into a university. During a visit to the institution, Alausa highlighted that YABATECH, with over 200 doctorate-holding staff, was well-equipped for the transition. However, NAPS President, Eshiofune Oghayan, in a statement released in Kaduna on Saturday, criticised the…

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UNIZIK Expels Female Student For Assaulting Lecturer

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled Precious Mbakwe, the student who was captured assaulting a lecturer in a viral video. In a letter signed by the university registrar, Victor Modebelu, and addressed to Ms Mbakwe, the university said the student disciplinary committee found her guilty of assault on a lecturer, Chukwudi Okoye. The letter titled “Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University”, also noted that the student violated the Students Disciplinary Regulations particularly Regulation 4 (SDR). It added that the expulsion takes effect immediately. Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo,…

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DG Seeks Compulsory Recruitment Of First-class Graduates Into DSS

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy mandating the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency to strengthen national security. Ajayi made this call while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Kwara State. In his lecture, titled “The Roles of the DSS in Security, Peacekeeping, and National Integration,” Ajayi emphasised the need for a paradigm shift in recruitment and staffing within security agencies to ensure only the best minds…

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“What He Did To Us Too,’ – Ex-students of UNIZIK Lecturer Female Student Assaulted

ADEOLA YUSUF

“The Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye We Know“ + See-for-yourself video of how it all started   Former Students Of Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, The Nnamdi Azikiwe University  Lecturer Assaulted By A Female Student have shared their experiences with the man. Platforms Africa recalls that the VIDEO where Okoye was been assaulted by the student has gone viral. He was seen to have earlier tapped, said ‘excuse me,’ and walked pass the student who was recording a video. Watch video HERE Though the university has issued a statement promising to get…

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BIG STORY: Scientists Discover Strange ‘Ghost Particle’ In Mediterranean Sea

ADEOLA YUSUF

“The neutrino came from beyond the Milky Way galaxy, but they have yet to identify its exact origin point, which raises the question of what created the neutrino and sent it flying across the cosmos in the first place.” Are scientists inching closer to believing in God’s existence? You want to read this     Astronomers using a giant network of sensors, still under construction at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, have found the highest-energy cosmic “ghost particle” ever detected. The neutrino, as the particle is formally known, is…

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