2024 UTME: 62,601 Candidates Subscribes To LASU-JAMB The Lagos State University, LASU, has emerged as Nigeria’s second most subscribed University. This is according to data released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in which it reveals that 62,601 candidates selected LASU as their first-choice institution. The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Application Statistics … Read more
Nosiru Onibon’s daughter, Ms. Arafat, bagged a first class and best student awards at University of Hull. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms. Arafat Abiodun Onibon, the daughter of Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, a former Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has graduated from University of Hull, United Kingdom (UK), … Read more
The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Olayinka Fafoluyi popularly known as Solace has been unveiled as advocate of the University of Ilorin. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fafoluyi alongside notable personalities including legendary Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, Ace Presenter Seun Awogbenle amongst others were unveiled in a colourful celebration. The … Read more
UNILORIN had a reputation for presenting certificates to graduates on the day of their convocation or a few days after. However, the university appears to have taken a backward shift. Graduates who left the school over a year ago have not collected their certificates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past president of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Aliyu Otta-Uthman, has called on the federal government to rename the University of Ilorin after Sheikh Alimi ibn Solihu ibn Janta, said to be the founder of the state capital. According to Otta-Uthman, speaking for people of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has approved paternity leave for male staff. The Registrar of the University, Mansur Alfanla, confirmed this in a terse statement on Monday, November 27, 2023. Editor’s Pick LASU Reaches Agreement To Reinstate Sacked Lecturer Appeal Court Sacks Kaduna Assembly Speaker, Orders Rerun “Misplaced Priority” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Nigeria, has reacted to the death of a student, Sanni Hameedat, who committed suicide after lending a boy she met on a social media platform, Snapchat, the sum of N500,000. The university management said they were surprised that Hameedat fell for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) identified as Sanni Hameedat has reportedly ended her life after lending a boy she met on the social media platform, Snapchat the sum of N500,000. The development was confirmed by Rubiks, the private hostel management she resided in before her demise. The … Read more
On May 21, 1965, a quintessential leader was born. Hon. Kayode Opeifa has grown into a strong voice who has made excellent contributions to those around him. Hon. Opeifa, a former Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, turned 58 on Sunday. He has lived an extraordinary life of exploits and service. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians … Read more
Former Nigerian deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu trends as his name was included in an examination paper. Ekweremadu was recently sentenced to about 10 years in jail after being found guilty of going against the anti-modern slavery act. This led to the UNILORIN lecturer using the politician’s plight as a case study. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The union’s senate council accused him of various irregularities. The suspended president allegedly walked out of a council sitting addressing the allegations against him. He, however, argued that he left the sitting to ease himself. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Council of the Students’ Union (SU), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has suspended the … Read more
Management of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, is seeking the intervention of the Kwara State Government over the persistent transportation problems that have plagued the federal Institution for years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the University is revisiting the idea of virtual lectures to help assuage the situation. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans … Read more
UNILORIN has announced that academic activities would commence on October 24, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has announced that students of the University will resume academic activities on October 24, 2022, following the end of the prolonged industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. … Read more
UNILORIN has spoken on resuming lectures amid ASUU strike uncertainties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has dismissed reports that it released a resumption date for returning students of the institution. The institution also refuted another report on the sale of 2022/2023 Post-UTME Screening Form to applicants. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: … Read more
UNILORIN Pro-chancellor, Yazid Rafindadi Is Dead. EKOHOT BLOG reports that the Governing Board Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, Mallam Habidu Yazid Rafindadi, is dead. This online news platform gathered that the demise of the Katsina-born intellectual happened in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, after a brief illness. … Read more
A security guard has been remanded by an Ilorin Court EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ilorin Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday, remanded a 28-year-old security guard, Kaura Joseph, for allegedly stealing items worth N1.8m from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting … Read more
Dad of expelled UNILORIN student has broken silence on his son’s assault on female lecturer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Anuoluwa Salaudeen, father of Waliyullah, the expelled 400-level microbiology student of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has broken his silence over the saga. He disclosed this while speaking with BBC Yoruba. While speaking, hesaid … Read more
Assaulted UNILORIN lecturer has finally broken silence and narrated her side of the story. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Rahmat Zakariya, a lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin, who was assaulted by a student of the University, Waliyullah Salahudeen following alleged disagreement over SIWES programme has finally spoken about the incident. … Read more
Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled a final-year student who assaulted a female lecturer of microbiology Department. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Management of the University of Ilorin expelled Salaudeen Waliu Aanuoluwa of same department after being found guilty of beating his lecturer, Rahmat Zakariyau, A statement by the University’s Director of … Read more
ASUU has reacted to attack on Unilorin female lecturer by student. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Chapter, has reacted to the attack on a female lecturer of Faculty of Life Sciences, Mrs Rahmat Zakariyyah, by a student of the institution. Prof. Moyosore Ajao, the … Read more