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5 Unilag students re-arraigned over alleged gang-rape

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

The Lagos state Directorate of Public Prosecutions on Monday re-arraigned for the second time, four undergraduates of the University of Lagos (Unilag) and an undergraduate of Babcock University for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old undergraduate of Unilag.  The students, Moboluwaji

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Unilag ex-lecturer bags 21 -year -jail term for rape

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

An Ikeja High Court on Thursday sentenced a former part-time lecturer with the University of Lagos (Unilag), Akin Baruwa, to 21 years’ imprisonment for raping an 18-year-old admission seeker. Justice Josephine Oyefeso while sentencing 45-year-old Baruwa, described his action as heinous, holding that the sentence should serve as a deterrent to others. NAF holds

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I am the first to have MSc, PhD in Mathematics in UNILAG – Adeboye

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Adejare Adeboye has said that he is the first to obtain an (MSc) Masters of Science in Mathematics and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) from the University of Lagos. Adeboye who said he was not boosting in a sermon titled ‘God can make you […]

Education News

My ultimate agenda is to make UNILAG one of global best by 2022 – VC

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

…Gives scorecard of two years in office Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, Lagos, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, has said that the ultimate agenda of the University under his watch is to become one of the global best. He stated this recently while giving his scorecard at a media parley held in the Senate […]

Education

UNILAG raises task force to check sexual harassment, other offences

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Lagos – The University of Lagos has set up a task force to address issues of sexual harassment with a view to stemming the ugly tide. The university’s Principal Assistant Registrar for Communication, Mrs Taiwo Oloyede, said in a statement that the move“is in continuation of the institution’s unrelenting campaign against the menace of sexual […]

Education

UNILAG VC advocates more measures to tackle sexual harassments in varsities

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

Lagos – The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has emphasised the need for managements of universities across the country to intensify efforts in ensuring effective measures to tackle sexual harassments. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe said this in an interview on Saturday in Lagos. Pastor, UNILAG don exposed in sex for mark […]

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Sex for mark: Unilag top spot tested and trusted

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

Dr. Boniface Igbeneghu of University of Lagos has been exposed in the increasingly sexual harassment in academic institutions in West Africa. This type of abuse is said to be endemic, but it’s almost never proven. BBC eye sent undercover journalists, gathered dozens of testimonies, from the University of Lagos and the University of Ghana, posing […]

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UNILAG student recounts serial gang-rape by eight schoolmates

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2019 0

A 19-year-old student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Miss B (name withheld) yesterday narrated to a Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court sitting in Ikeja how she was allegedly gang-raped by eight fellow students and blackmailed with a video recording of the assault. The victim told the court presided over by Justice Sururat Soladoye […]

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UNILAG sex scandal: Allegation yet to be substantiated, says VC

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have appealed to blogger Linda Ikeji and the former student of the institution, Joy Nwanna, to appear before the panel of enquiry into the alleged sexual harassment levelled against a lecturer at the university. Addressing newsmen on Monday at the hallowed chamber of the university, the Vice Chancellor, […]

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AIB, UNILAG partner on metallurgical lab usage

Ihesiulo Grace 15 July 2018 0

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on the use of its metallurgical laboratory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The spokesperson for AIB, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, said in a statement issued on Sunday that the MoU was signed recently by the […]

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Tragedy as moving train kills Unilag undergraduate at Ikeja

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2018 0

…as eyewitnesses say victim’s airpiece was a hindrance A fast -8moving train coming from Sango area in Ogun State heading towards Iddo Terminal in Lagos, knocked down and killed a young man in his mid 30s yesterday at Anifowoshe area in Ikeja, Lagos State. The accident occurred along the railway line at about 8: am […]

Education Nigeria

Non-Academic Staff Strike: UNILAG postpones 2017/2018 Merit registration exercise

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

The Management of the University of Lagos wishes has postponed t the screening exercise of UTME candidates admitted on merit which commenced on Monday, 4th December, 2017 following the disruption of normal academic and administrative activities by the on-going industrial action. The screening exercise earlier scheduled for Monday, 4th to Friday, 15th December, 2017, has

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JAC Strike: UNILAG postpones 2017/2018 Merit registration exercise

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

The Management of the University of Lagos has postponed the screening exercise of UTME candidates admitted on merit which commenced last Monday, following the disruption of normal academic and administrative activities by the ongoing strike by all non teaching staff under the aegis of Joint Action Council (JAC). But the screening exercise earlier scheduled for […]

Energy News

Unilag to cut-off electricity for solar energy supply

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

The University of Lagos (Unilag) is researching into a cost-effective solar energy supply to people in its immediate environment. The university’s Director of Research and Innovation, Prof. Wellington Oyibo, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Thursday in Lagos. “We have colleagues in the energy space. We told them […]

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UNILAG vc to Buhari: Consolidate on Jonathan’S Strides in Education

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

The President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has been urged to consolidate on the gains recorded in the nation’s higher education sector under the outgoing administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos, UNILAG, Professor Rahamon Bello, gave the advice on Thursday at the grand finale of the 2013/2014 Convocation of the

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Oracle, CWG, Others Proffer Ways to End IT Skill Shortages

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2015 0

Technology has been unanimously accepted by experts in the Information Technology Industry (ICT) as an available first-rate resource in Nigeria which will lose its flavor without adequate skill set apart to harness the window of potentials. This subsume the direction of the panelists comprising Country Managing Director of Oracle Nigeria, Adebayo Sanni, Chief Executive

Features

Association Celebrates Female Members

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

It was an atmosphere of fun last Wednesday, April 15, 2015 when the University of Lagos Engineering Society (ULES) organised the second edition of the ‘Engineering Ladies Day’ to celebrate its female members. According to the president of the association, Tobi Bamigbelu, the programme is an annual event that is set aside to honour female students […]

Entertainment Life & Style

Banke Meshida-Lawal Goes into E-Publishing

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

Popular make-up artist, Banke Meshida-Lawal has just added a new project to her repertoire of businesses which includes, make up artistry, entrepreneur (she manufactures her own make up brand, BM Pro), hair business among several other enterprises. The new project is to be called BMPro covers, an online magazine that  is mostly a beauty feature […]

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Harvest of Dance at Theatre Centric Performance

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2015 0

The need to safeguard Nigeria’s culture and tradition was the focus of a dance performance put together by a Lagos-based dance company, Theatre Centrik, AGOZIMO AGOZINO writes   The Creative art hall of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos, recently reverberated with dance that put the guests in thrilling mood. In fact, bated breath and […]

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CPC Strategises To Protect Consumer Rights

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2015 0

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Monday said it has begun the implementation of far-reaching strategic initiatives and sectoral interventions in order to enhance the protection of consumers’ rights across the country. The Director-General of the Council, Mrs Dupe Atoki,made this known on Monday while decrying the high rate of consumer rights abuses in the […]