EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has refuted claims of shooting students during an operation at Kwara State University hostels. In a statement by Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale shared on EFCC’s official account, the commission stated that there was no shooting of any student. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the proposed education loan scheme, stating that it will leave students in inescapable debt. This online media reports that ASUU, following its National Executive Council meeting at the Niger Delta University in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, expressed dismay on Thursday over reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of people on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, and Rivers State, protesting against the presidential intervention in the political crisis rocking the state. The protest was also in solidarity with the state governor, Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters include students, youths, civil society organisations, labor unions, and members of … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Molusi College Student Association (MOCOSA) set of 1969/1973 bave commemorated their golden 50th anniversary since graduating from Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The grand reunion and project commissioning ceremony held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The celebratory day commenced with a significant drive … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has granted a four-year full scholarship to 100 students of Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, in Kwara State. Saraki also donated projects worth millions of naira towards the infrastructural development of the institution on Saturday at the official commissioning of the private university owned … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a heartwarming gathering, the Molusi College Student Association (MOCOSA) set of 1969/1973 came together at the Home Base Hotel in Ijari Ijebu-Ode on Friday, November 25th, to commemorate their golden 50th anniversary since graduating from secondary school. The festivities kicked off with a Friday night get-together … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) were yesterday rushed to the university’s teaching hospital following a stampede at an examination hall in the campus. The stampede occurred where the students were billed to write the General Studies and Communication Skills (GSS) examination that was postponed to Saturday from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of former students have reportedly stabbed a secondary school teacher to death in Taraba State. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened at the Model Secondary School situated in Jalingo, the capital city of Taraba state. It was gathered that the deceased, Bassey Sardauna, was attacked … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, met with some Nigerian students in Beijing, China. The vice president also took time to address the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ambassadors in China as well as staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing. Recall that Shettima had earlier arrived in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Nigerian military has rescued four additional kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State. Recall that the students were abducted by terrorists in the dark hours on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from their off-campus residence at Sabon Gida in the Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that students and schools in Epe Local Government, Epe, Lagos State, have been thrown into excitement following the receipt of academic materials and furniture. Recall that the students resume school for a new section only a few weeks ago. Following the resumption, the Chairman of Epe LG, Hon. (Princess) Surah O. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandit terrorists on Saturday night attacked the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria. It was gathered that a gun battle ensued between the terrorists and Nigerian military personnel at the Federal University. Speaking to SaharaReporters, some students confirmed the attack, adding that the terrorists had, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Troops of ‘Operation Safe Haven’, OpSH, on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, have arrested no fewer than 91 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of University of Jos, UniJos, students, and attack on Takania village, farm destruction, armed robbery, drug peddling and cattle rustling, among others, in Plateau and Kaduna states. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah has disclosed that students who intend to study in the university must undertake and present a drug test before admission. Na’allah, who made this known at the 27th Pre- Convocation briefing in Abuja on Wednesday said the institution is working … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in the early hours of Tuesday, October 3, shut the institution’s main gate to restrict vehicular movement in protest of the recent increment in school fees. The Nation reported that OAU management announced new increased school fees on September 14, 2023. This increase … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State and three construction workers in the institution have regained their freedom. According to NTA, the six victims were rescued over the weekend by the Nigerian military. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a panel set up by the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (UNIZIK), to look into various offences in the institution has recommended the dismissal, suspension, and expulsion of more than 14 individuals comprising staff members and students. Individuals implicated include a priest and three lecturers, with many students facing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tanko Sununu, has appealed to students, parents, and lecturers in public tertiary institutions to shun acts capable of disrupting the academic calendar ahead of school resumption. Sununu made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday when the leadership of the Congress of University Academics … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students has warned the Department of State Services not to deter students from exercising their rights to protest, saying this is a universally recognised human right. The National Public Relations Officer of the union, Giwa Temitope, was reacting to the statement made by DSS that … Read more
As the summer break winds down, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has emphasised its devotion to help schools prepare adequately for the next session and deliver quality education. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes … Read more