Ambrose Alli University suspends academic activities indefinitely

The management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, in Ekpoma, Edo State, has announced the indefinite suspension of academic activities with immediate effect following the protest by students over an increment in school fees. The university, in a memo issued and signed by its acting registrar, Ambrose E. Odiase, said it would, during the suspension, “appraise the continued protest by students running into days.” “In order to prevent a total breakdown of law and order as...

Gov. Otti inaugurates Abia State Orientation Agency to drive attitudinal change

Governor Alex Otti inaugurated the Abia State Orientation Agency on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia to encourage value reorientation among the people of Abia State. “The new Abia State Orientation Agency represents our boldest attempt yet at hitting the reset button as we separate ourselves from the choices that frustrated our best efforts at moving past the wilderness of mediocrity before now,” Governor Otti said during his speech. “A new era is now...

OAU bans students from kissing, hugging on campus; violators risk rustication

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has gone all out to inculcate moral principles in students of the institution by banning students of the opposite sex from kissing, hugging and sitting on each other’s lap publicly. The school management also said sexually provocative dresses, including backless clothes, transparent wear, off-shoulder clothes, skimpy dresses and bum shorts, would no longer be allowed in the school. These were part of the new codes of conduct and...

U.S. govt. shows commitment to nurturing young African leaders

The United States (U.S.) government, through the Young African Leaders’ Initiative (YALI) Network, has shown commitment to nurturing the potential of young African leaders who are driving positive change in their communities. A statement made available to journalists on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, announced the successful conclusion of YALI Network’s 6th annual National Conference, themed: “Beyond Limits: Innovation for Sustainable Development.” The statement noted that the two-day event brought together over 400...

UNICAL law faculty gets acting dean after Ndifon’s suspension

The vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi has appointed Dr Rose Ugbe as the acting dean of the faculty of law following the suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The appointment was made on Tuesday and took effect the same day, according to a statement from the university’s registrar, Gabriel Egbe. Egbe said the acting dean will take up the duties and responsibilities of the office and oversee the faculty’s academic programs....

 Training Of Teachers On Character Building Commence In Abuja 

Towards the realization of lasting peace in the country, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in partnership with FCT Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) have commenced training of teachers on character building. Declaring the workshop open in Abuja, the Sub-Regional Director, Universal Peace Federation West Africa, Rev. George Ogurie said the teachers were selected from 20 schools within the FCT to run a pilot programme. Rev. Ogurie explained that UPF Character Education materials being use were...

Suspended UNICAL Lecturer To Refund Illegal Monies Extorted From Students 

The former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon who is on suspension has been directed by the management of the University to refund all illegal monies extorted from students under various sub-heads. Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University disclosed this to Newsmen in her chambers over corrupt practices levelled against the embattled Dean by students. Recall that on August 14, 2023, faculty of law students staged a...

NBA to probe sexual assault allegation against suspended UNICAL dean, Ndifon

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, says it will investigate the allegations of sexual assault against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the faculty of law at the University of Calabar, UNICAL. The resolution of the NBA was disclosed in a statement by the association’s national publicity secretary, Akorede Lawal on Saturday. Lawal said the decision to investigate the professional misconduct was reached at the recent monthly meeting of the NBA’s national executive committee. The...

Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station Inaugurated In UNN

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in an effort to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming on Friday inaugurated a Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu, said many countries are now moving away from fossil fuel vehicles to...

University Professor Suspended Over Harassment Of Female Students

Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been suspended following allegations of violating the institution’s established laws and policies. In a letter, signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, the suspension takes effect from Friday August 17, 2023. The suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon was as a result of the Vice Chancellor’s dissatisfaction response to a query issued to Prof. Ndifon by the University Management. The...

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