3 h. ago ‘Abuja Varsity Needs More Funding To Sustain Growth’, Acting VC Appeals To Federal Gov’t

Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, has appealed to the Federal Government for increased funding to support the institution’s ongoing development and transformation efforts. Professor Lar made the call during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, over the weekend in […]

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41 h. ago My academic journey, unbreakable marriage with Unical –Prof Chris Nwamuo’s, emeritus professor

By Aniekan Aniekan Professor Chris Ifeanyichukwu Nwamuo is a distinguished academic and administrator who has made significant contributions to education and the arts. Recently invested as an emeritus professor by the University of Calabar, he has a long and illustrious career marked by numerous achievements and recognitions. With a strong educational background and extensive experience […] The post My academic journey, unbreakable marriage with Unical –Prof Chris Nwamuo’s, emeritus professor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC Odusanya

  The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor was not only a man of honour and of […]

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8 d. ago Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Birnin Kebbi was vibrant on Saturday, May 3, as the District Head of Gwandagbaji, Alhaji Umaru Ahmad, conferred the traditional title of Fagacin Gwandagbaji on Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangwaji, Vice-Chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), Aliero. Friends, associates, and KSUSTA students gathered at the district head’s […] The post Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Court of Appeal in Calabar, on Wednesday, April 30, upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud committed during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, was convicted in 2021 by the Akwa Ibom State High Court […] The post Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds UNICAL Prof Ogban’s Conviction For Electoral Fraud In Akwa Ibom North

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has upheld the conviction and three-year prison sentence of Professor Peter Ogban, a University of Calabar (UNICAL) academic, for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election, in favour of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and current Senate President, Godswill […]

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2 w. ago Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie

Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie, a former Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University, Owerri, and former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), in this interview with Stanley Uzoaru in Owerri, expresses concerns over claims that the Imo Charter of Equity started with the election of Chief Achike Udenwa as the governor of Imo […] The post Imo: No agreement on Charter of Equity; it’s Okigwe’s turn – Prof. Awuzie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, CEO of Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, his company, and employee Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja. They face six amended charges of fraud, obtaining under false pretences, and money laundering involving […] The post EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Elegushi: Suspects in false allegation case know fate June 4

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4 to rule on the bail application of five persons arraigned on allegations of making false statements to the police against the Elegushi of Ikate Land, Oba Saheed Elegushi. PUNCH Online reports that the defendants were arraigned before Read More

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3 w. ago Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future

By Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Jaja When on February 7, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, it was clear that the institution was being offered a rare opportunity for renewal. What lay ahead was not just the task of filling a vacancy, […] The post Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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4 w. ago ABU VC Urges Responsible Resource Management, Cites Religious Texts

The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ahmad Adamu, has called on Nigerians to manage the country’s natural resources responsibly, drawing inspiration from the Bible and the Qur’an. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development and urban planning, Professor Adamu delivered a lecture […]

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