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The University of Ilorin on Sunday said it does not charge tuition fees in line with the policy of the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by Mr Kunle Akogun, Unilorin Director of Corporate Affairs, misinformation is currently trending on the social media over slight adjustments in the university’s charges starting from the 2018/2019 academic session. “We wish to put record straight and assure our ever responsible students of the management’s good intentions. “The University of Ilorin, in line with federal government policy, does not charge tuition fees.“What we have here is university and faculty charges,” he said. Akogun…

The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused the Muhammadu Buhari administration of profligacy and imprudence after announcing donation of $500,000 to Guinea Bissau, despite borrowing N13 trillion in three years. Atiku recalled that recently, he had cause to counsel the Buhari administration to be more prudent with national resources after the government declared its intention to sell national assets built by previous administrations to fund their business as usual 2019 budget. Apparently, rather than give heed to our pro bono patriotic advise, the Buhari administration is persisting in the financial profligacy that has seen them destroy a once thriving economy. In the latest…

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a man and his three children by his wife, who also took her life. “The man, Mr Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi Local Government Council, and his children, were killed on Friday night in Makurdi. His wife, who we believe is responsible for the death of the quartet, also killed herself. “From information available to us, the woman has been having issues with her husband which might have culminated into this,” Mr Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesman, told the News Agency 0f Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Makurdi. Nicholas…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday began an indefinite strike action over the non-implementation of the Memorandum of Action (MOA) signed with the Federal Government. The strike action which began with immediate effect, the National President of ASUU, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi said would cover both the Federal and State owned universities. Prof Ogunyemi who briefed the media after the National Executive Council (NEC) of the ASUU last night in Akure, the Ondo state capital said all entreaties made to the Federal Government to honour the agreement with the union fell of deaf ears and they have no other…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested the cook who killed his boss, Chief Ope Bademosi, in Lagos. The cook, who was identified as Sunday, was said to have committed the offence at the Lagos home of the deceased. He was alleged to have run away after the dastardly act. The police thereafter declared him wanted. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Femi Joseph, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect would be paraded today at the headquarters of the command. Bademosi was murdered early on Wednesday, at his Onikoyi Lane, Parkview Estate. A neighbour of the deceased, who…

The father of foremost Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy, has bagged a Bachelors Degree in Film and Television production. Don Jazzy, the CEO of music company, Mavin Records, made this known in a congratulatory post to his father, Collins Enebeli, on social media. Don Jazy’s father, Collins Enebeli, on his graduation day. Photo by: IG He wrote, “everybody please help me congratulate my super dad as he just got his B.A.Hons in Film and Television Production. “I am proud of you dad. 4 years of learning at this age is not beans but you did it and did it well.…

PRESS RELEASE EducationUSA to Host Several Workshops in November There are also skype sessions with admissions officers of U.S. universities PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, October 31, 2018/ — The EducationUSA adviser is running several sessions at the U.S. Embassy for students during the month of November. If you are interested in any one of the below, send an email to MaherallyIM@state.gov to confirm your attendance or call at 202-4453. There are also skype sessions with admissions officers of U.S. universities. This is an opportunity to learn about these universities and attendees will get the chance to ask questions to the admissions officer. November…

Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has indicted the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for shielding corrupt individuals. Ezekwesili said this today while delivering a speech titled, ‘To those who say we cannot win: Unveiling the Oby Ezekwesili Roadmap to 2019’ in Lagos. “There is no shadow of a doubt: President Buhari is the most parochial, most nepotistic and most partisan president that Nigeria has ever seen,” she said in her speech. “This president talks about fighting grand corruption. Please, please, give me a break! Can corruption fight corruption? Does he think…

PRESS RELEASE Committee says legislation must be drafted to regulate Churches In light of the religious sector’s failure to regulate themselves, the committee called on government to tighten legislation and to close churches, where necessary JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 30, 2018/ — The Portfolio Committee on Women in the Presidency has suggested that legislation is needed to regulate those churches operating outside the law. The committee was briefed by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) on the commercialisation of religion and the abuse and exploitation of people’s…

PRESS RELEASE Africa Internship Academy (AIA) Graduate Internship Program November 2018 in Accra, Ghana Deadline for registration: November 14, 2018 ACCRA, Ghana, October 30, 2018/ — Applications are open for the Africa Internship Academy (https://www.AfricaInternshipAcademy.com/) Graduate Internship Program November 2018. The Graduate Internship Program is specially designed for young people and tailored to meet the needs of various graduates who are ready to begin their career journey, to gain specialized skills, network extensively, and gain work experience through a two month practical internship. ABOUT PROGRAM The program is scheduled for two months, with one month being compulsory for our work Integrated Learning…