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Exclusive: ‘I am Considering Japa’, LASU’s All-time Best Graduate, Aminat Yusuf Opens Up.

Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf, a prominent alumnus of the Lagos State University (LASU), southwest Nigeria, has said she would consider migrating to another country.

Yusuf emerged as the best-graduating student for the 2021/2022 academic session with a perfect 5.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) The young law graduate’s 5.00 CGPA is the highest point recorded since the inception of the university 40 years ago

Missing Ex-ASUU President Has Been Found, Details Emerge Updated

Former national president of ASUU, Professor Dipo Fasina, who was declared missing, has been found outside the country Fasina, who was popularly referred to as Professor Jingo, was earlier declared missing by the current national president of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke.

But NIDCOM, in a statement, disclosed that the academic had been founded in Istanbul Turkey.

Tribune

VIDEO: ‘We need light’, Gregory varsity students protest ‘two-week’ blackout

Some female students of Gregory University Uturu, Abia, on Sunday, staged a peaceful protest against the institution’s alleged negligence of duties in terms of provision of social amenities for learners.

The students, in a video clip exclusively obtained by TRIBUNE ONLINE, took to the Chancellor’s house to express their displeasure over the state of amenities in the school.

Russian varsity honours Oyo-born, first-class mechanical engineering graduate

Russia University has hoisted the Nigerian flag in honour of Faith Ebunoluwa Ojedokun, a native of Oyo state, who graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Faith, who gained admission to Belgorod University in 2018, has always been an academic prodigy. Her exceptional academic abilities were evident from a young age, earning her an award at her alma mater, The International School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Newsnow.com

JUST IN: Gov Soludo Orders Counselling, Therapy for Mmesomma

Anambra State governor Chukwuma Soludo has directed that Mmesomma Joy Ejikeme, the student who admitted to fabricating her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, be referred to the State Guidance Counsellor for additional guidance and therapy session.

Politics Nigeria had earlier reported that Ejikeme claimed to have scored 362 against the 249 marks the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recorded as her tally.

23rd MILO Secondary School Basketball Championship National Finals Event.

The much anticipated 23rd edition of the MILO Secondary School Basketball Championship National Finals concluded with a thrilling display of talent and intense competition. Held at the National Stadium in Lagos on July 7, 2023, the event showcased the culmination of an exhilarating journey that began with over 11,000 schools participating from across the 36 states and the FCT. Let’s delve into the highlights and memorable moments of the finals.

The final games brought forth a rollercoaster of emotions as the teams showcased their skills and determination on the court. The boys’ category witnessed a gripping battle between Father O’Connell Science College from Minna, Niger State, and Government Secondary School Karu from Abuja, FCT. In a closely contested match, Government Secondary School Karu emerged victorious with a final score of 46-43, securing the championship title.

FG empowers Nigerian students to monitor TETFund projects across Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has mandated members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to henceforth help in monitoring projects executed in various institutions across the country.

Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sunny Echono gave the student body the mandate on Monday.

“What Nobody Knows” – Eyewitness at Mmesoma’s Exam Hall Shares New Details, Glitch During UTME

Ilumina Light, a Facebook user, has recently shared details of an incident that occurred in Mmesoma Ejikeme’s examination hall.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Light’s social media post is in defence of Mmesoma Ejikeme, who has been trending in the media space due to allegations by JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) of inflating her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (score).

FG engages NANS in monitoring of contracts in tertiary institutions

The federal government on Monday, officially engaged the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on monitoring all intervention projects it awarded to contractors in tertiary institutions.

This came as it purchased and donated a 36-seater Coaster bus to the national leadership of the students union.