The Acting Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Professor Olugbenga Ige, has presented the newly-appointed Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Gbenga Arajulu, to members of the University Community. Prof. Ige presented Mr. Arajulu during the monthly prayer meeting of the University held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the University Multipurpose Hall. It […]
Continue ReadingThe Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has approved the appointment of 27 senior academic staff as Readers and Professors. The Dr. Tunji Abayomi-led Governing Council gave the approval on Friday, March 26, 2021, at its 75th Regular Meeting. The newly-elevated academics are Dr. Busuyi E. MEKUSI, Professor (English Studies Department); Dr. Simon […]
Continue ReadingThe Centre for Medical Humanities of the University of Florida in the United States of America has awarded a researcher in the Department of English Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Sola Owonibi, an international grant to the tune of $120, 000 for a research tenure of 24 months. Prof. Owonibi team’s proposal titled, […]
Continue ReadingOkechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Heads of Advertising Sectoral Groups have kicked against comments reportedly made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, that Nigerian brands running adverts on foreign owned media channels would be fined. HASG is a body made up of advertisers, advertising agencies, media agencies, marketing activation agencies, out-of-home media agencies […]
Continue ReadingOluwatosin Omojuyigbe and Wale Oyewale • Oyo traders protest overnight raid of rice stores Controversy has trailed the invasion of the Better Life section of the Ikotun Market in Lagos State by men of the Nigeria Customs Service. While some of the traders claimed that the law enforcement officers carted away local rice, including the […]
Continue ReadingPatrick Odey, Uyo A special tactical squad of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Monday, March 29, 2021, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout in Mbiaso community, in the Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The operatives, who killed three of the hoodlums during a gun battle, also exhumed the body of a businessman […]
Continue ReadingFriday Olokor, Abuja A civil rights organisation under the aegis of ActionAid Nigeria has called on partners, donors and stakeholders in the Public Finance for Agriculture project to sustain their financing interest, as more investments were needed in the agricultural sector. The organisation also expressed optimism that Nigeria could feed itself and feed many countries […]
Continue ReadingFG threatens NARD as doctors begin strike after agreement • If you don’t agree, you don’t sign an agreement, Ngige tells doctors • FG proposals not new –Resident doctors • Hospitals reject non-emergency cases • Resident doctors are foot soldiers, strike will affect hospitals, says director The National Association of Resident Doctors’ strike hit tertiary […]
Continue ReadingFormer Senator representative Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Magnus Ngei Abe, has said the statement credited to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi that the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress has been zoned to the riverine part of the state was his personal opinion.He described the Minister’s declaration as […]
Continue ReadingTaiwo Ojoye Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria has yet to have proper political parties, saying what the country has now are mere platforms.Fayemi also urged Nigerians to continue to strengthen the ties that bind Nigeria to ensure a better future for the country.He said such ties predated colonialism, stressing that the country can only […]
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