Education
UI Graduates Urged to Become ‘Solution Creators’ at 77th Convocation
Graduating students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have been encouraged to pursue lives of purpose, resilience, and innovation as they step into the next phase of their journey. The charge was given by the commencement speaker, Dr. Abel Adegoke, a UK-based physician and alumnus of Nigeria’s premier university. Dr. Adegoke — a GP Principal, […]
17 Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deputy Registrars, JAMB Staff in ICPC Custody Over Admission Forgery
At least seventeen deputy vice chancellors, several deputy registrars, and four staff members of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged involvement in large-scale admission forgery. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this on Monday during the […]
JAMB Extends University Admission Deadline to Nov 17
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the completion of admission processes into public universities from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The decision, announced in a statement on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, followed appeals from the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) and other key […]
ABU Zaria Reacts To Allegation of Developing Nuclear Weapon
The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed as false and mischievous a viral claim suggesting that the institution was secretly developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, the university described the allegation as baseless and misleading, stressing that its nuclear research activities have always been conducted under […]
OSSCE Ila Reinstates Suspended Students
The management of the Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, has reversed the suspension of 18 student leaders earlier sanctioned for leading a peaceful protest against fee hikes in the institution. The students, who had in March staged a demonstration over what they described as “outrageous and unaffordable” tuition and ancillary charges, were suspended indefinitely […]
Osun State Polytechnic Halts Controversial Endowment Fund Levy
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced the suspension of the recently introduced endowment fund payment demanded from graduating students, following widespread criticism and backlash from stakeholders. The directive, which initially required all final-year students in the National Diploma (ND II) and Higher National Diploma (HND II) programmes to pay an endowment levy […]
UNIOSUN Alumna Bags NYSC National Award
By Sola Isola An Alumnae of Osun State University, Bridget Nwako has bagged the 2025 President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award. Bridget, a First-Class graduate of Business Administration and currently a postgraduate student of the University, expressed gratitude to the UNIOSUN for shaping her academically and morally. She stated this while paying a […]
WAEC Accredits UNIOSUN CBT Centres for SSCE
By Taofik Jimoh The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially accredited the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) for the conduct of its examinations. A statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ademola Adesoji, revealed that candidates registering for the 2025 October/November WAEC examinations can now select UNIOSUN CBT […]
University of Ilesa Denies Salary Arrears Report, Reaffirms Support from Adeleke Administration
The management of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, has dismissed a report making the rounds on social media claiming that its staff have gone unpaid for several months. The institution said the publication as false, misleading, and malicious. In a statement signed by Babatunde Fanawopo, Senior Assistant Registrar in the Corporate Service and Information […]
Aliko Dangote University Expels 34 Students, Suspends 13
The management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has expelled 34 students and suspended 13 others for one academic session following their involvement in various forms of examination malpractice. The disciplinary action was ratified during the university’s 123rd Senate meeting held on October 9, 2025, after reviewing the findings of […]
