50 years after the Nigerian Civil War (1)
EVEN though January 15, was the day General Yakubu Gowon’s Federal Military Government formally received the instruments of surrender from Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s secessionist Republic of Biafra, January 13, 1970 was the actual date that the guns went silent on both sides.
Ekiti to make EKSU residential
EKITI State University, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti is set to become residential as the school management and two private estate management firms have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the construction of a 6,000-bed hostel.
Author dispels notion of internet as a scam
THE internet, a global computer network that provides a variety of information and communication facilities, have over the years been associated with twain arguments.
Lawyers divided over AGF’s position on Amotekun
THE Federal Government on Wednesday, declared as illegal, the security outfit known as Amotekun, set up by the South West states, saying it was not backed by any known law in the land.
66 Oyo public schools to benefit from SBMC-SIP
OYO State Government, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has selected 66 public primary schools from the three senatorial districts in the state, to benefit from UBEC School-Based Management Committee-School Improvement Programme, SBMC-SIP.
No law prohibits establishment of Amotekun — Afe Babalola
THE Attorney General of the Federation was reported to have declared the regional community security outfit (Amotekun) illegal. I disagree with the Attorney General. On the contrary, it is absolutely constitutional and legal.
55 years after, Prof Ike’s publications, works still transform the society
ONE of the greatest undoing of Nigerians is that they like to celebrate people after their death. Though, in some cases it is not so as some people go the extra mile to celebrate some living legends. Late Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike happens to be among the privileged ones who were celebrated while alive.
How non-teaching staff sustained me in office beyond traducers’ expectations —LASU VC
VICE-Chancellor, Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, has said if not for the support and understanding of members of the non-teaching staff, some people did not want him to stay more than six months in office as the eighth substantive VC of the institution.
TESCOM boss lauds school management for adequate contact period with students
IN continuation of the monitoring exercise by the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission team, TESCOM, the management and staff of Ansaru-Deen High School, AUD, Ikere-Ekiti have been applauded for maintaining adequate contact period with students.
Appreciating teachers goes beyond financial incentives —Corona CEO
CHIEF Executive Officer, CEO, Corona Schools, Nigeria, Mrs Adeyoyin Adesina, has said appreciating staff of the school, especially those who emerged as Model Teachers of the Year, is beyond giving them financial rewards, as monetary compensation is not enough to appreciate the value of a teacher in the lives of the students.
Why Africa grapples with development — LASU VC
VICE-Chancellor, Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, Lagos, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, has said the African continent is grappling with development because the base of innovation is weak.
