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Nigeria Needs More Private University – VC, Lead City University, Adeyemo

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The Vice-Chancellor of the Lead City University in Ibadan, Professor Kabiru Adeyemo has stated that more private Universities should be encouraged in Nigeria.

 

The scholar said this at a breakfast meeting with online publishers, SWEGOP in Ibadan.

 

He reasoned that in a private University like the Lead City where he is the Vice-Chancellor, a student knows the exact years and period to complete degrees and other various programmes without any interruption in academic years.

 

The VC also spoke on  students discipline. He agreed cultism is something that is pervading in all academic institution but at LCU he claimed they don’t tolerate any form of indiscipline and any student found wanting in this regard faces the music immediately, thus explaining how the institution has been able to combat cultism and other misdemeanours among its students.

 

While fielding questions at the event he said “Some students that were found to have committed one act of misconduct or the other or that have violated their matriculation oaths were given various forms of disciplinary measures, ranging from outright expulsion, suspension for varying periods of time, fines, warning and reprimand’.

 

Professor Adeyemo also said the Lead City University is a good academic stead, noting that in 2021 alone, it recruited 68 new full teaching staff, while 183 other lecturers were contracted on adjunct and visiting basis to strengthen the existing full-time staff capacity.

Specifically, the university administrator said among the new 68 new teaching staff are four full professors, five associate professors and seven senior lecturers.

Professor Adeyemo added that 45 others, including Graduate Assistants to Lecturers I were also employed, while two expatriate academics were recruited from the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia, respectively.

“In the Administrative and Technical Staff cadre, 46 new members of staff were appointed. 20 new staff were recruited for the University Hospital, comprising of three new medical doctors, one additional pharmacist, eight nurses, six medical laboratory staff, a dental technician and other categories of staff.

“This is to strengthen our resolve to provide quality and adequate healthcare services dispensed by competent and experienced healthcare providers for our students and staff,” he added.

In Lead City University, Professor Adeyemo said, both teaching and non-teaching staff were elevated to higher positions, in order to encourage and generally motivate them.

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EFCC Arrests Top Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, following allegations of fraudulent activities related to a multi-million-naira contract awarded to her company by a South-West state.

Achimugu, who serves as the Chairman of Bluewave Exploration and Production Limited, was detained last weekend after a civil society group filed a petition accusing her of involvement in dubious dealings concerning the contract. She was granted bail the following day but has been instructed to return for further questioning in the coming week.

Beyond her corporate endeavors, Achimugu is well-known in elite circles across Lagos and Abuja. Her social media presence showcases a lavish lifestyle, featuring exotic vacations, exclusive yacht parties, and private jet travels.

This arrest marks a significant challenge for Achimugu, whose business empire and social standing are now under intense public scrutiny. The EFCC’s investigation is ongoing, and the outcome may have far-reaching implications for her career and reputation.

A source hinted that Achimugu was asked by the commission to report back on the 30th of March,2025 for further questioning.

Not really bothered by the investigation, the billionaire days after her arrest launched a 30-day feeding Ramadan programme where she targets the less-privileged.

 

Additional Information- Streetjournal Magazine

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Obasa Missing as Lagos Assembly Sits, Lauds President Tinubu

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The Lagos State House of Assembly convened for a crucial legislative session yesterday, but an unexpected absence stole the spotlight, the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was nowhere to be seen. The sitting, which focused on key legislative matters and a commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, went on without Obasa, raising eyebrows among lawmakers and political observers alike.

New Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the proceedings, ensuring the session ran smoothly. During deliberations, the lawmakers took turns applauding President Tinubu for his strides in governance, particularly his economic and infrastructural policies aimed at revitalizing Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. However, whispers about Obasa’s absence could not be ignored.

Sources within the Assembly remained tight-lipped on the reason for his nonappearance, fueling speculation.

As lawmakers dispersed after the session, the big question lingered where was  Obasa? For now, the mystery remains, but all eyes will be on the next sitting to see if the seasoned politician resurfaces.

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Meet The New 47-year-old Alaafin Of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade

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Prince Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a  real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.

 

Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Akeem Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Prince Akeem Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria in 1992. His father worked for Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP) helping Oke-Ogun community in boosting agricultural productivity.

aking an early interest in engineering, Prince AkeemOwoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ‘The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State. Nigeria respectively. He did his NYSC with Nigeria Gas Company as Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller. (2003 to 2004).

Prince Akeem Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom where he attended University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012)

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