Bingham University Suspends Students Over Failure To Attend Church

                                     

The management of Bingham University, New Karu has suspended about 1,000 students of the institution for their failure to attend a church service held on campus. Bingham University is owned by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) which values building a positive moral and religious attitude into their students.

The suspension is to last for 2-weeks while the affected students are to return to school at the expiry of the sanction with their parents. According to the statement from the school to the parents: It read, “This is to inform you that your ward failed to attend worship service on Wednesday, June 11, 2014; this constitutes a contravention of the university rules and regulations as contained in the students’ handbook. The vice-chancellor has directed the suspension of your ward from Thursday, June 12, 2014 to Sunday, June 22, 2014.

“You are expected to bring back your ward to the university on Monday, June 23 2014 with a letter of undertaking to be of good behavior. The letter is to be countersigned by you.”

However, information coming from the university campus has it that the students are threatening to resist the suspension even as the school authorities have beefed up security on campus to forestall any protest.

TASUED SUG President Critically Injured During Protest

                                                 
The student’s protest at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun over the restriction of students who didn’t pay for school fees to write exams by the school management has left a bitter sour as the Student Union Government (SUG) President of the school was critically injured in the process.

The TASUED SUG president, Comrade Sunday Ekeyokpa, was reportedly hit with gun butt by one of the security men during the students protest which had affected his brain as he is now behaving abnormally.One of the students leaders, Hamed Falola confirmed the health condition of the students president. He said when contacted: “Yes, Sunday is not okay, his health condition is now questionable because of his attack by the OP MESA in the school last week.”

Folola appealed to the state government to come to the aid of the SUG president so that his life will be saved.The management of the institution through the Vice-Chancellor had earlier released a statement blaming the insensitivity of the student body for the protest that caused the damage of properties worth millions of naira.

Graduate Sues DELSU Over NYSC Mobilization

                                              
Miss Madamedon Endurance gained admission into the Department of Agricultural Education, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka with matriculation number FOE/08/09/152571 through direct entry after completing a diploma course in Agricultural Economics from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

She graduated with the 2011/12 set, but up-till now she is yet to be mobilized for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme by the institution. This development has prompted the lady to sue the institution to the Delta State High court to demand her rights, claiming over N12 million in damages and also praying the court to compel the school to mobilize her for national service.

When contacted, the PRO of DELSU, Mr Edward Agbure said that he will check with the legal unit of the school to confirm the receipt of the court notice.

UNIABUJA Closed Over Students’ Protest

                                                    

The management of University of Abuja has order the immediate indefinite closure of the institution following the latest student’s protest that affected the staff quarters of the institution. It will be recalled that the UNIABUJA students are protesting the strike embarked upon by the LASU chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that has crippled academic activities in the school. ASUU LASU chapter on their part are on strike due to what they perceive as abuse of power and gross-misconduct by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor. They are also protesting the non-payment of their check off dues since 2010.

The LASU students are all directed to vacate the hostels and university premises as further developments on the matter would be communicated in due course. The notice which came from the office of the Vice-Chancellor and has been circulated around the school also said that the members of the Governing Council of the University will be meeting to discus the way forward.

LASU Students Wants School Fees Reduced In Naira Not Percentage

                                   

The representatives of the Lagos State Univeristy (LASU), Ojo has called on the state government to reduce the hiked school fees in naira instead of the percentage calculations as the tuition is still on the high side. It will be recalled that the Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola announced the reduction of the LASU school fees by 34 t0 60 percent.

In their reaction, the Student Union Government (SUG) President of LASU, Nurudeen Yusuf said that the reduction is not enough as he insisted on the payment of N46,500.00 and  N65,500.00 for old and new students respectively. The SUG PRO, Adekoya Joseph called on the governor to do the reduction in naira and kobo instead of the percentage reduction as it is not showing the real amount they are meant to pay as school fees.

He also wondered why other state-owned institutions in different states with less vibrant economies than Lagos are paying less amounts than students of LASU when the economy of Lagos is more viable than some countries in West Africa.

OAU Students Close Down School Over Tuition Hike

                                   

                                       Students Of OAU blocking the entrance of the school during school fees protest

The students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, has locked down the school as they protest the recent school fees hike by the management of the school. It will be recalled that the OAU management recently increased the school fees of its newly admitted students from N37,150 and N42,150 to N 82,400, N92,700 and N95,700 (acceptance fee inclusive), depending on faculties. Old student’s school fees were also increased.

Students who are currently protesting the hike locked down offices and buildings like the senate building, computer building and the main entrance gate that leads into the university campus. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Bamitale Omole has called on the students to stop the protest and accept the new school fees regime as it is meant to ensure that the students receive quality education. However, the students rejected the call from the VC and said that they are no longer ready to negotiate with the management as previous talks failed.

Abducted Sisters, Ejura and Unekwu Opaluwa Reportedly Released

According to breaking news report by Metropole Magazine, the Abuja abducted sisters Ejura and Unekwu Opaluwa, who were taken from their Karmo, Abuja home by 5 armed men on Sunday June 8th have been released and are now back home. I have no way of confirming that this information is true but will update later.

Update: A family source have confirmed that the girls were released early this morning Tuesday June 17th and are back home with their family.

103 New Medical Doctors Takes Hippocratic Oath In UNILORIN

                                   

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 103 new doctors at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) urging them to always comply with the code of ethics guiding the profession. Administering the Hippocratic Oath, the registrar of the council, Dr AbdulMumeen Ibrahim, represented by Dr Victor Gbenro, implored the doctors to be good ambassadors of their school as the society expects a lot from them and warned them of the dangers of practicing without licence. The event which was held at the university auditorium was attended by parents and well-wishers who joined the new doctors in cerebrating the feat.

Congratulations to them...

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What Is The Highest Denomination You Ever Gave As Offering?

                              

Yesterday while in service, the pastor called out that we should dip our hands in our pockets and bags a raise what we brought to the House of the Lord for offering. While I did as instructed, I noticed I had three different money denomination in my pocket and this question struck me "What is the highest denomination you ever gave as an offering?" and a moment I thought over the question and finally took an action. However, won't say what my reaction was, because I believe that's between me and God (a fine way to escape saying the truth, Lol..). Continue...

Akwa Ibom State Gets New Federal Polytechnic

                                               

A Federal Polytechnic has been approved to take off academic activities in Akwa Ibom state by the federal government. The polytechnic which is sited at Essien Udium LGA of Akwa Ibom State will be called Federal Polytechnic, Ukana.

The Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, happily announced the new development while receiving the approval letter for the polytechnic from the Federal Ministry of Education. Akpabio disclosed that the federal government had also approved the sum of N1 billion as take-off grant from the Education Trust Fund for the polytechnic billed to commence academic activities in September this year.

The governor also stated that the state government is going to rehabilitate the existing Independence High School in Ukana as a temporary site for the school. The institution got the first set of administrative staff as Prof. Balama Joseph Mbomanu was appointed as Rector, Mr. Chrysanctus Asuka, Registrar, Sunday A. Okpo, Bursar while Dr. Emem Udofia is the Librarian.

NYSC Batch B 2014 Mobilization List/Call-Up Number Out

                                                       

The management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of the batch ‘B’ 2014 mobilization list and call-up number for prospective corps members. The NYSC Batch B 2014 mobilization lists has been sent to all Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs) and will be made available for prospective corps members from today.

Prospective corps members are advised to check the list for their call-up numbers and ensure that their information are correct. In the case of any wrong information or incorrect spelling of names, the student should fill a correction form from his/her school and submit it to the mobilization officer of the school not later than one week after this publication.

Remember to ensure that your call-up number is shown and complete as it is the number that will be on your call-up letter. Without it, you will not receive a call-up letter. Ensure that you forward any complaint to your mobilization officer early enough before the corrected printout of the mobilization list will be returned to the NYSC mobilization office.

Best of luck To all Batch ‘B’ Prospective Corps Members…

Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma Abolish Pass Degree

                                              

Guess the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is not the only school dealing away with Pass Degree from their institution. The Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma senate at its regular meeting held on Wednesday, 28th May, 2014 considered the directive of the National Universities Commission (NUC) on the of subject Pass Degrees and directed that the award of Pass Degrees inis hereby abolished with effect from the 2013/2014 academic session.

The grading system and the Grade Point equivalent in line with this directive should be adjusted as follows:

• Credit Unit will vary according to contact hours assigned to each course per week per semester, and according to load carried by student.
• Percentage Scores: 70-100: A, 60-69: B, 50-59: C, 45-49: D, 0-44: F.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) for degrees are; 4.50-5.00 First Class, 50-4.49 2nd Class Upper, 2.40-3.49 2nd Class Lower, 1.50-2.39 3rd Class

UNILAG Produces Youngest Medical Doctor...Graduates At 21

       

Along side producing the Africa's youngest PhD holder, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has also produced the youngest medical doctor in the country. 21 year-old Maryam Opeyemi Raji (pictured above) has emerged the youngest graduating medical student at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, during 2012/13 academic session.

Parents, family and friends gathered on Wednesday, June 11 to celebrate her success story. Speaking on how she did it, Maryam said;

"It was my dad's dream I become a medical doctor. Unfortunately I lost him at age 8. People around me, especially my mum, nurtured the dream. She helped me keep the goal, it was very challenging but having her around kept me focused. Luckily for me, I finished my secondary education at an early age, and at 15, I gained admission to study medicine at the University of Lagos. Here I am today, I am being celebrated as the youngest medical student."

21 year old doctor? That's major. Congrats to her...

UNEC Campus: Controversy At SUG House Of Reps Sitting Over Sug Kick-Off Grant

                                  

It rained cats and dogs yesterday, during the SUG House of Reps sitting as the Honourables registered their dissatisfaction with the "unconstitutional" manner with which the SUG President prepared the budget. It was affirmed by the House Members that the SUG HOUSE constitutionally is an integral part of the budget-making process under Section 128 of the SUG Constitution.

"Under the Constitution, it is the responsibility of the SUG HOUS OF REPS to approve the SUG budget and along with that make necessary amends, regarding the allocations to the SUG judiciary and legislature" stated Hon. Chidiebere Onyeme. Continue...

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Important Notice to Prospective Corps Members and the General Public

                                   

The management of the National Youth Service Corps has officially released the following information to the public:
 

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS
This is to inform all prospective corps members that with effect from the 2014 Batch 'C' orientation, all prospective corps members will register on-line and also print their call-up letters on-line. There will be no need for them to travel to their respective schools to collect call-up letters before reporting at the orientation camp. Operational details of this will be made known soon.
 

 Rumour making rounds that there will be no 2014 Batch 'C' is false as the 2014 Batch 'C' will
commence on 4th November, 2014 and end on 25th November, 2014.