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Again, Igbinedion Varsity Records First Class At Nigerian Law School

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3 years ago

July 15, 2020

… Makes Significant Progress In Its International Effort

Igbinedion University, Okada, has produced again another First class graduate from the Nigerian Law School, and also won an international engagement grant in partnership with Liverpool John Moore University, United kingdom as part of the dividend of its Internationalization efforts.

The School has also established a Post-Graduate Studies of an Executive MBA/DBA programme in partnership with Rosular Foundation and University of London, University of Cranfield, Liverpool John Moores University, Lancaster University and Arden University.

The graduate, AbdulRasheed Bolaji Ijaodola, who graduated with first class from the Oba Erediauwa College of Law, Igbinedion University, with a First Class degree in Law is the only candidate from a Private University in Nigeria among the only five candidates who made First Class at the just released result of the Nigerian Bar Examination.

On the winning of international engagement grant by the University, the programme is titled ‘Assesses the Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Financial Access to African women.’

The programme, which is currently being driven through a series of webinars involving other international and local partners is being led by Igbinedion University, while other participants are drawn from Sichitel UK, Project Life Design Limited, Zambia, University of Port-Harcourt, Riby Financial Limited and Centre for Sustainability and Design, UK.

Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye (4th right) at University of Cranfield, Liverpool

” In furtherance of its drive for internationalization of academic programmes in the University, Igbinedion University Okada has recently deepened its relationship with Lancaster University through a grant jointly won by the two Universities to interrogate the “Assessment of the Challenges and Opportunities of the Mental Health Sector in Africa”. Both Universities have recently signed a working MOU.

” The engagement which is expected to progress towards a huge international grant application in October is currently holding in partnership with a wide range of international partners and local institutions including Lancaster University, University of Lagos, University of Zambia, University of Botswana, University of Benin, National Health Service, United Kingdom and a host of others,” a statement.

Similarly, Igbinedion University Okada has made significant progress in its relationship with Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom since the visit of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye to Manchester in 2019.

However, the relationship which was supposed to come to a good highlight through a July Special Summer School programme which students of Igbinedion University Okada were to attend in Manchester has been put on hold because of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

The summer programme, however, is currently being reconsidered for possible launch via an online platform.

The VC, Prof. Ezemonye (2nd left) at Manchester University

Similarly, the University recently launched an online International Career Enhancement Programme for all 200 level students in a two-week comprehensive online flexible course designed on the back of an International Bestselling Book – The Graduate Code which is part of the University’s Community Service Program (CSP).

The course which is accredited and certified by the United Kingdom Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification service is in partnership with Lancaster University.

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BREAKING: Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Fires Over 90 Staff

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7 days ago

March 14, 2023

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Information reaching INFO DAILY says the management of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has sacked over ninety (90) staff (mostly senior staff).

INFO DAILY gathered that out of the 90 staff sacked, 20 are academic staff while the other 70 staff are non academic.

No substantive reason was given in one of the disengagement letters sighted by INFO DAILY.

One of the sack letters sighted reads: “In repositioning the University, the Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma writes to convey to you the decision of the Special Intervention Team ( S.I.T) of your disengagement from the services of the University with effect from March 10, 2023.

“You will be paid all your entitlements in line with the provision of the Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma Staff Regulations and Scheme of Service.

“By a copy of this letter, the Bursary Department is directed to process your entitlements,
subject to your clearance of any indebtedness to the University.

“You are kindly advised to submit all University property(ies) in your possession to your
Head of Department on the receipt of this letter.

“The Management of the University sincerely thank you for your past services and wish
you success in your future endeavour.”

When contacted, one of the affected staff (name withheld) said: “…it is true that I was given a letter of disengagement in the disguise of repositioning the University.

“The truth is, it is because of the last protest embarked on by ASUU, NASU and SSANU saying I was part of it. This is a true example of a Government under the leadership of a tyrant.

“The Government of Edo State under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki who refused to pay us for months is coming now to sack us for protesting for our rights. If it is not for the protest, what is our offense?” The victim asked.

Recall that the 11-man Edo State House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Marcus Onobun in 2021 approved Governor Godwin Obaseki’s request to set up Special Intervention Team, but was resisted by the University’s branch of ASUU, NASU and SSANU, saying, the S.I.T. was aimed at sacking “the hardworking staff of the University.”

In one of one of its meeting in 2022, Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), faulted Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on the administration of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma without Governing Council, describing the government’s idea as alien to university administration globally.

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400-level UNIBEN Student Killed By Gunmen

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1 week ago

March 13, 2023

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A 400-level Computer Engineering student of the University of Benin, Edo State, Destiny Osasenaga, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be cultists.

It was gathered that the deceased was abducted at his residence in the Uwelu area of Benin by gunmen in the presence of his father and other family members.

A source stated that the gunmen suspected to be secret cult members stormed the deceased’s house in search of his elder brother who they said had offended one of their gang members and subsequently declared him wanted.

The source added, “When they could not find their target, they abducted the deceased, put him in a Mercedez Benz GLK Jeep and zoomed off to a bush path along Benin-Akure Road by Oluku community.

“The deceased was beaten to death by the gunmen and dumped at a refuse site by the roadside,” the source added.

It was further revealed that the principal suspect, one Kenneth Ediagbonya, has been arrested by the police in his hideout in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

When contacted, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident and the arrest of Ediagbonya.

He assured that other gang members who are at large would be arrested.

“It is true that one of the suspects has been arrested while other members of the gang are at large. However, the police are working hard to ensure other gang members are arrested,” he added.

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BREAKING: JAMB Shifts 2023 Mock UTME Over Gov Polls

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1 week ago

March 13, 2023

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The 2023 Mock-UTME earlier scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023, has been shifted to Thursday, March 30, 2023, The PUNCH reports.

The shift in date is partly owing to the change in the date for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 11, 2023, but now moved to March 18, 2023, the examination board said in a statement on Monday afternoon.

“Candidates, who registered early and indicated their willingness to take the Mock-UTME, would be notified as to when to print their Mock-UTME notification slip, which would contain their centres and other details”.

The PUNCH reports that the mock UTME is an optional examination introduced by the JAMB to provide an opportunity for candidates to have hands-on experience with the system as well as afford the board an opportunity to ascertain its readiness and that of its partners for the main UTME, which is scheduled to hold between April 29 to May 12, 2023.

“The Board also wants to use this opportunity to announce that this year’s UTME would witness some groundbreaking innovations aimed at addressing observed infractions and centre failures.

“For instance, in the new regime, if there is a delay of up to one hour before the commencement of a particular session, that session stands cancelled and would be rescheduled along with the candidates.

“By the same token, no examination can be started one hour after the scheduled commencement time. The session will be scheduled for any vacant or available slot,” JAMB said in the statement.

Meanwhile, no fewer than 168,748 registered for the 2023 mock UTME out of the over 1.5 million prospective candidates for this year’s UTME according to official statistics provided by JAMB.

According to the official breakdown, a total of 2,200 students will sit for the mock in Abia state; Adamawa, 1,264; Akwa-Ibom, 3,981; Anambra, 6,104; Bauchi 1,572; Bayelsa 847; Benue 1,349; Borno 1,234; Cross-Rivers 1,750; Delta 7,409; Ebonyi 1,499; Edo 4,416; Ekiti 3,273; Enugu 4,443; FCT 14,863; Gombe 723; Imo 3,987; Jigawa 261; Kaduna 6,850; Kano 3,072; Katsina 1,088; Kebbi 697; Kogi 1,924; Kwara 6,544; Lagos 28,340; Nasarawa 3,332; Niger 2,491; Ogun 10,922; Ondo 4,743; Osun 7,131; Oyo 14,732.

Others are Plateau with 3,284; Rivers 9,469; Sokoto 967; Taraba 622; Yobe 1,047 and Zamfara with 318 candidates.