Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault The student alleged that the lecturer invited her into his office, where he allegedly forced himself on her Alaga-Ibraheem encouraged students and members of the university community to report any form of harassment A lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused … Read more
LSSC pledges to keep coaches informed about latest regulations guiding sports LSSC Reinforce Collaboration Between Technical Directorate, Sports Development, and Sports Secretaries The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) recently organized a transformative capacity-building training for over 80 coaches in the state, reflecting its unwavering dedication to advancing sports development. Themed “Way Forward in Building Our … Read more
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has shared plans to have children within the next five years. In a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Bobrisky was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” He responded confidently, “I see myself in five years with beautiful children.” EDITOR’S PICKS School … Read more
The Lagos High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square will resume the trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of murdering Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, on October 15, 2024. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, is being prosecuted alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and one Adedapo Quadri. They were arraigned by … Read more
UNILAG has indefinitely postponed exams scheduled for August 1st and 2nd due to an anticipated nationwide protest, implementing safety measures for all campuses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the indefinite postponement of all examinations originally scheduled for August 1st and 2nd due to an anticipated nationwide protest. This decision … Read more
High UTME Scores Don’t Automatically Secure Admission Cut-off Marks and Program Demand Play Crucial Roles JAMB Explains UTME as a Selection Exercise, Not Pass-Fail Eko Hot Blog reports that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has shed light on why some candidates with high scores in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) might not … Read more
Peaceful protest by University staff unions disrupts traffic at University of Lagos gate. Grievances aired over unpaid salaries; demonstrators target Federal Government. SSANU, NASU’s JAC initiates three-day warning strike alongside NAATS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Lagos witnessed a peaceful protest at its gate on Wednesday, organized by the Senior Staff Association of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s premier University, University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), have been ranked as one of the top ten universities in Africa. The two Nigerian universities emerged in the top ten list of universities in Africa according to the latest ranking of world universities released by the … Read more
An 80-year-old journalist, Dayo Duyile, has bagged a PHD from UNILAG. Eko Hot Blog reports that a veteran journalist, Dayo Duyile, is one of the students to be conferred with a doctorate degree (PhD) as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) holds its 53rd convocation ceremonies. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Discipline Officers For Assaulting Lady, Seizing Phone … Read more
Lagos State now has an Automobile Hub set up at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as part of efforts to improve employment opportunities and support practical training in auto engineering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and NORD Automobile for setting up an … Read more
Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Adekunle has been named as the new Bursar by the Governing Council of the University of Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that beginning on November 3, 2022, Adekunle will serve as the institution’s bursar for five years. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST IN: PDP Set … Read more
Strike: Lecturers Responding To ‘War’ Declared By FG – ASUU Chairman EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos chapter, Dele Ashiru, says the Federal Government declared war on ASUU and lecturers in public universities are only responding to the unacceptable treatment with the indefinite … Read more
NCC appoints new Director of Public Affairs …Muoka joined the NCC in 2007 as a Principal Manager, and was deployed to the Public Affairs Department where he headed the Media and Public Relations Unit EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running … Read more
ASUU NEC is set to hold another crucial meeting to decide on the next line of action. Amid a one-month warning strike declared by the lecturers, ASUU and the FG have failed to reach an agreement after several meetings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council, NEC, of the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
Professor Babatunde Ogunnaike one of the five authors of Nigeria’s National Anthem is dead at age 65. Ogunnaike attended the University of Lagos for his bachelor’s degree, graduating with First Class Honours in chemical engineering in 1976. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof Ogunnaike was born on March 26, 1956, and hailed from Ijebu Igbo, Ogun … Read more
…the union announced another round of industrial action to warn the government to do the needful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have voted to embark on a one-month warning strike to press home their demands from the Federal Government. The union had been deliberating on whether … Read more
ASUU had suspended the planned strike as ₦22.1bn earned allowances was paid to lecturers in federal universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities will commence a two-day meeting at the University of Lagos, Akoka, today, to finalise the union’s decision on an impending strike. It … Read more
Titilola Bello announced his father’s new exceptional feat on Linkedin… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man, Temitayo Bello, has bagged his second PhD after completing three different bachelor’s degrees and three different masters’ degrees. Bello bagged his second PhD from the University of Ibadan (UI) having completed a thesis in Energy Law. He … Read more
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has postponed its 2020/2021 Post-UTME Screening exercise indefinitely. The institution made this announcement in a short statement posted on its website on Thursday morning. It read, “The University wishes to inform all prospective candidates of the 2020/2021 Post-UTME Screening exercise earlier slated for Monday, November 30 to Saturday, December 12, … Read more
September 10, 2020. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, (SSANU), and the Non Academic Staff Union, (NASU), University of Lagos (UNILAG), branches have declared support for the institution’s Registrar, Mr. Oladejo Azeez, who refused to carry out directives of the Federal Ministry of Education on the selection of an Acting Vice-Chancellor. The two unions … Read more