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Augustine University Welcomes Rev. Prof. Akinwale as New Vice-Chancellor

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Rev. Prof. Anthony Akinwale assumes office as Augustine University’s new VC Staff and students express optimism about his leadership Outgoing VC, Prof. Odetunde, commended for successful tenure The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Rev. Prof. Anthony Akinwale, OP, officially assumed duty today, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the institution’s leadership. … Read more

Augustine University Holds Thanksgiving, Welcomes New Vice-Chancellor

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Augustine University transitions leadership with thanksgiving celebration Prof. Odetunde honored, Rev. Prof. Akinwale officially inaugurated as VC Dignitaries, clergy, and community leaders grace the historic event   Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, on Friday, August 29, 2025, held a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the successful completion of the five-year tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christopher Odetunde, … Read more

BREAKING: University of Abuja Appoints Aisha Maikudi as VC Amid Controversies

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Prof. Aisha Maikudi appointed Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja amid controversy. Selection process sparked divisions within the university’s governing council. Maikudi’s five-year tenure begins January 1, 2025. The University of Abuja has appointed Prof. Aisha Maikudi as its 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor, sparking debates and protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on … Read more

ASUU Petitions President Tinubu Over Alleged Irregularities in MOUAU Inaugural Lecture

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Tinubu AI Insecurity 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in the institution’s 57th inaugural lecture scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the petition, ASUU called for the cancellation of the lecture, citing alleged irregularities surrounding … Read more

Augustine University Makes History with Appointment of First Professors and Associate Professors

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Eko hot blog reports that Augustine University has announced the appointment of its first-ever Professors and Associate Professors. The milestone decision was approved during the Governing Council’s meeting on Wednesday, 20th November 2024. The appointments include two Professors and two Associate Professors across diverse academic fields, marking an advancement in the university’s pursuit of academic … Read more

UNIZIK Rejects Federal Directive Dissolving Governing Council, Sacking VC

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The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Federal Ministry of Education concerning the alleged dissolution of its Governing Council and the removal of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had reportedly approved the directive, which authorized the Ministry to … Read more

FG Cancels Bernard Odoh’s Appointment As UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor

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Bernard Odoh UNIZIK

The Federal Ministry of Education has annulled the recent appointment of Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The University’s Governing Council, led by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, had previously announced Odoh’s appointment as the institution’s 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, following a selection process … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellors For LASUSTECH

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem … Read more

Buhari Appoints Ewuare II As Chancellor Of National Open University

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Buhari Appoints His Majesty Ewuare

Buhari has approved the appointment of His Majesty, Ewuare II as Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The Vice Chancellor of NOUN visited the Oba in Benin City to introduce the university’s management team to him. The Oba expressed his gratitude for the recognition. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President Muhammadu … Read more

80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD From UNILAG

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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

Why We’re Prioritising Decent Housing For Workers – Lagos Govt

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The Lagos government has explained why it is prioritising decent housing for workers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to providing decent, habitable and conducive homes for workers of various categories in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS  Wike To Okowa: God Will Never Give Power To … Read more

UNICAL Begins Fumigation Ahead Of Resumption

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The University of Calabar has begun the fumigation of the institution’s environment in preparation for the resumption of academic activities on Oct. 17. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, who inspected the exercise on Saturday in Calabar, said the fumigation would include the hostels, classroom blocks … Read more

Olabisi Onabanjo University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

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The appointment of Prof. Ayodeji Agboola as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, has been authorised by the university’s governing council. Eko Hot Blog reports that this information was contained in a statement that Mr. Femi Ogunwomoju, the Registrar and Secretary to Council, made accessible to newsmen in Abeokuta on Thursday. … Read more

BREAKING: LASU Mourns As Ex- VC, Prof. Hussein Dies At 75

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LASU Mourns As Ex- VC, Prof. Hussein Dies At 75   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Lateef Akanni Hussein is dead.   Hussein died after a brief illness in the evening of Sunday, 31st July, 2022 at the age of 75 years. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: … Read more

LASU VC Unveils Epe Campus New Main Gate

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By Babatunde Kaka LASU VC Conducts Unveiling of Epe Campus new gate Faculty of Engineering Building and Relocation of Faculty of Environmental Sciences Await Governors’ Approval EDITOR’S PICK:  Ikuforiji Hails Epe Grams’ Contribution To Nation Building, Calls For Education Support Wale Raji Urges Old Students To Give Back To Alma Mater, Dedicates Award To Epe … Read more

LASU To Confer Honorary Doctorate On Abike Dabiri-Erewa At 25th Convocation

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LASU To Award Abike Dabiri-Erewa

LASU to award Abike Dabiri-Erewa Honorary Doctorate at the institution’s 25th convocation ceremony Other activities lined up for the convocation include honourary awards to be conferred on the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullah I Umar Ganduje, and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum EDITOR’S PICK:  ‘Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy’ – … Read more

LASU Holds Convocation March 25, Produces 112 First Class Graduates

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LASU Holds Convocation March 25

A total number of 112 Bag First Class As LASU Holds Convocation March 25 The vice-chancellor said that any of the 112 first-class graduates interested would be employed as assistant lecturers in LASU EDITOR’S PICK:  Tinubu For LASU 25th Convocation Lecture March 22 Study In Canada Without IELTS In 2022 | Canadian Scholarships Without IELTS … Read more

Tinubu For LASU 25th Convocation Lecture March 22

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Tinubu For LASU 25th Convocation

A former Lagos Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for LASU 25th Convocation Lecture March 22 The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who disclosed this during the pre-convocation press briefing on campus, said the convocation ceremony will be chaired by Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari EDITOR’S PICK:  2023: Tinubu Seeks Support Of Senate Caucus Over … Read more

LASU Governing Council Tour Campuses, Kick-Off Faculty of Environmental Sciences Epe

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LASU Governing Council

By Babatunde Kaka LASU Governing Council Tour Campuses Kick-Off Faculty of Environmental Sciences Epe  Nigerian Army Assures Peaceful Coexistence. We are ready to accommodate the Faculty of Environmental Sciences – Head of Campus. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governing Council of Lagos State University, on Monday 8th November, as part of its oversight function, took … Read more

LASU VC Leads Delegation On Assessment Tour Of Epe Campus, Promises Intervention On Critical Facilities.

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By Babatunde Kaka On Friday, November 5th, 2021, newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello led members of the University Management on an assessment tour of facilities at the Lagos State University, LASU, Epe Campus, which accommodates the Faculty of Engineering and School of Agriculture. The Vice-Chancellor, who assumed office on … Read more

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