Medical students cry foul over lockout, signing undertaking
Following a protest embarked upon by students of Benue State University College of Health Sciences over the non-accreditation of the University Teaching Hospital, the Senate swiftly took action, putting the college under lock and key for two weeks. But as the two weeks compulsory break given the students elapsed on Thursday, October 25, 2012, without any sign of resumption, the students have once again lamented their woes.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: Ganoderma suppresses propagation of cancer cells – LAURETTA OFODILE
Mention fungi and most people’s minds go to fungal infections like ringworm, Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Candidiasis etc. But not all fungi are bad; there are some good guys in the family, supplying nutrition and medicine to man and animals. In this chat with Dr (Mrs) Lauretta Ofodile, Head of Department, Biological Science, Yaba College of Technology, she speaks on her researches on mushrooms and medicinal plants, saying that it’s high time Africans woke up from their slumber. Excerpts:
Oando awards scholarships to 225, launches foundation
As part of its vision to transform lives of Nigerian students through education, Oando Foundation has awarded scholarships to 225 less-privileged children nationwide, Ms. Tokunboh Durosaro, Director, Oando Foundation has said.
Trustfund carpets states over choice of PFAs for workers
TRUSTFUND Pensions Plc, has decried state government selection of Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, for workers without recourse to organised labour, lamenting that “the development does not speak well of the labour movement.”
A gentleman’s matric-couture
In campuses all over Nigeria, it’s that matriculation season again. Don’t let all those jealous people deceive you-You have all the right to look your best on your matriculation day. After all, where were they when you waited years for admission? Here are some tips to help you shine on your special day.
Victor Moses gives Chelsea new life, beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2
A 94th-minute winner by substitute Victor Moses gave Chelsea a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday that reinvigorated their Champions
