By abiodun KOMOLAFE “Salus populi suprema lex esto” – Cicero. The commissioning of The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere, Ekiti State, last Thursday, has again testified to the power of visionary leadership and the boundless potential of human generosity. In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has been officially presented with the comprehensive report of the incident on the catastrophic explosion on January 16, 2024, at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. The investigation, aimed at uncovering the causes and culprits behind the explosion, has led to the identification of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Fuji Music Legend, King Saheed Osupa, has graduated with a second class (upper division) from the Political Science department at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The iconic singer announced the development on Wednesday in a post on his official Instagram page to celebrate his latest achievement. “Today, I attended … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director of Researcher and Strategy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Don Pedro Obaseki, revealed that Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka went to the University of Ibadan (UI) but cannot tender the school’s certificate. According to Obaseki, Soyinka can not tender the certificate because … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the University of Ibadan (UI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of an African Diaspora Resource Centre. The signing of the MoU for the TETFUND funded Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies held on Thursday in Ibadan at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian High Commissioner in charge of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanatu, and the Pacifics, Ambassador Anderson Madubike, says arrangements are in top gear to facilitate exchange programmes between the countries and Nigerian universities. EDITOR’S PICKS From Interim Gov To Arrest: Hit And Miss Prophecies On … Read more
An official of the National Examination Council, NECO, identified as Vincent Odinko, has been reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen during an attack on the staff quarters of the University of Ibadan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Odinko, who resided in the boys’ quarters was killed, while his personal items, which included a phone and a … Read more
Colleagues of an ex-UI DVC are seeking donations after his kidnappers demanded a N50 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a former Deputy Vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, have demanded a ransom of N50 million to release him. EDITOR’S PICKS Policeman Killed, Another Injured As … Read more
The management of the University of Ibadan has announced the resumption of academic activities at its Distance Learning Centre. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement came on Tuesday as the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities on February 14 continued. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s … Read more
UI students has lamented over robbery attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that students of the University of Ibadan(UI) living at hostels off the campus as well as residents of areas adjoining the university are living in fear due to the incessant robbery, cult attacks. Some students and other residents have been attacked and injured during … Read more
Panic has gripped UI students as robbers killed one. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) living at hostels off the campus as well as residents of areas adjoining the university are in fear as armed robbers shot dead a commercial motorcyclist in the area. Scores of armed robbers earlier … Read more
The ranking which was carried out using twelve indicators involved 113 universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has ranked the University of Ibadan, UI, as first in its latest 2021 ranking released on Monday. The ranking which was carried out using twelve indicators involved one hundred and thirteen (113) universities … Read more
Court has ordered UI to reinstate Gov. Akeredolu’s aide as lecturer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, has nullified the sacking of a lecturer in the Department of Classics, University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, Dr Oladoyin Odebowale, by the institution’s council. Odebowale, a lawyer, who is currently the Senior … Read more
A blind woman has bagged PHD from University of Ibadan (UI). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeoma Bibiana Okoli, despite being blind has bagged her doctorate degree on Wednesday, November 17, from the University of Ibadan (UI), becoming the 1st visually impaired person to bag that degree from the institution. Taking to Facebook, her sister, … Read more
No fewer than 16 Professors from different areas of specialisations and institutions are jostling to emerge as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, The Nation learnt on Saturday. The new VC, when elected, will assume office for a single tenure of five years. A Town-Hall meeting organised by the UI Community Forum tagged “The Voice of … Read more
“The following should be strictly adhered to in halls of residence: No unauthorized visitors. No unscreened travellers/visitors. No squatters.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Ibadan (UI), in Oyo State, has announced a ban on all unauthorised visitors and travellers coming to the institution. The Registrar of the institution, Olubunmi Faluyi, made this … Read more
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced the resumption of physical lectures. The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, has announced the resumption of physical lectures in the institution. This was made known via a statement by the UI Registrar, Olubunmi Faluyi, on Wednesday. The statement was titled, ‘Notice of physical resumption for rest of … Read more
The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the results of its Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise for candidates who chose the institution. UI enjoined candidates to check the admission portal for the results. The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the results of its Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise for candidates … Read more
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan (UI), and Lagos State University (LASU) have been rated among the top 800 universities in the world. The Times Higher Education (THE) ranked UI, LASU, and UNILAG as first, second, and third respectively in Nigeria. The University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan (UI), and Lagos State … Read more
Balogun built health facility to enhance the delivery of quality medical care Prof. Adebola Ekanola expresses delight at the handover Business mogul, Subomi Balogun, on Tuesday formally handed over the Otunba Tunwase National Paediatric Centre in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State to the management of the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University College … Read more