Stop Producing Graduates Without Economic Value – Akande Warns Nigerian Universities

Akande urges universities to prioritize quality and skills. Calls for education reform to boost global competitiveness. EKSU emphasizes vocational training for graduates. Former Governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande, has urged Nigerian universities to prioritize quality over quantity in their academic programs. He criticised the inability of many Nigerian graduates to contribute meaningfully to … Read more

Adebisi Akande Calls for Modernization in Nigerian Education

Adebisi Akande Calls for Modernization in Nigerian Education

Former Osun State Governor and APC leader, Chief Adebisi Akande, has urged a shift from outdated methods in Nigeria’s education system. He advised universities to focus on producing graduates with skills that contribute to economic growth. Akande warned that failure to adapt could hinder the country’s global competitiveness. Speaking  with EkoHotBlog at his residence in … Read more

Court Clears 55-Year-Old Lecturer Of Rape Charges

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A court has dismissed rape allegations against a 55-year-old lecturer. The lecturer was arraigned on March 7, 2022, and has pleaded not guilty to the allegation of raping a 12-year-old girl. The judge held that the prosecution witnesses had created doubt in the mind of the court with the discrepancies in the evidence. EKO HOT … Read more

Police Storm Initiation Venue, Arrest Five Suspected Cultists

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The members of the Black Axe (Aiye) secret confraternity were said to be holding an initiation rite inside a bush behind the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Campus The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists who claimed to be students of the Ekiti State University (EKSU). In a statement issued on Sunday, the … Read more

Ekiti Shuts Varsity Over Protest, Proscribes All Unions

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The unions have been asking to be paid salary arrears dated 2018, earned allowances of up to six years and unremitted cooperative deductions among others The Governing Council of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti has announced an indefinite closure of the institution. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by EKSU’s spokesperson, … Read more

EKSU Alumni Wants Member To Be Next Ekiti Governor

The Ekiti State University Alumni Association has said the next governor of th State must be a graduate of the institution. The association’s National President, Dr. Adedotun Adetunberu, stated this on Tuesday at the first Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organised by the Deji Oso-led state chapter of the Alumni Association, in Ado Ekiti. While … Read more

EKSU VC Appeals Parents To Pay Students N2bn Outstanding Tuition

The Vice-Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Prof. Eddy Olanipekun, on Monday pleaded with parents to pay their children’s tuition fees. Prof Olanipekun said the payment was necessary for the institution to gain financial strength to execute beneficial projects on campus. The VC made the appeal during a press conference to kick off the 24th convocation ceremonies … Read more

Fake Lawyer Arrested For Swindling Money From Residents In Ogun

An Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti (EKSU) drop out identified as Elijah Ayodeji Ojo has been arrested by the Ogun state police command for parading himself as a lawyer to swindling residents. The Ogun state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the arrest. Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested after another legal practitioner wrote … Read more