by Isi Esene The suit filed by some UNILAG students and Alumni at the Federal High Court in Ikeja is enjoying favourable ruling one more time from Justice Stephen Adah who ordered that the UNILAG name should subsist pending the conclusion of hearing and final determination of the suit challenging the renaming of the school... Read More

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June 6, 2012

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Jonathan seeks Senate’s approval to effect name change for Unilag, others

The president is not slowing down in his push to have the University of Lagos (UNILAG) bear a new name, Moshood Abiola University, Lagos. He asked the Senate on Wednesday, June 6 for its approval to rename not just the University of Lagos, but two other universities in the country. In a letter sent by... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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Premium Times Report: UNILAG shut down, students sent packing from campus

Premium Times reports that the Federal Government has ordered the suspension of academic activities at UNILAG as students poured into the streets to protest the renaming of the institution. UNILAG FM announced, a while ago, that all academic activities have been suspended for two weeks. Our reporter says students have already being sent home.... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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Unilag protests day 2: Pregnant woman goes into labour at 3rd Mainland Bridge

by Stanley Azuakola Not even the Lagos rains have been able to quench the resolve of the Unilag protesters who are still protesting government’s decision to change the name of their university to Moshood Abiola University. There was no shortage of drama today as the students occupied the Lagos 3rd Mainland Bridge. In the absence of headline entertainers... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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FOR THE RECORDS: Full text of Democracy Day 2012 broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan

NATIONAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON DEMOCRACY DAY, MAY 29, 2012 Fellow Nigerians, One year ago, I was privileged to stand before you, to take the oath of office as President of our dear country, the third to serve you as President since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Today, I... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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#Day2: Unilag students block entire University Road, march to Third Mainland Bridge

by Stanley AzuakolaThe protest at the University of Lagos over its renaming to Moshood Abiola University on Democracy day by President Goodluck Jonathan is showing no signs of abating. The students have mobilised once again this morning and have blocked the entire University Road. No cars or bikes are being allowed to pass through the... Read More

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May 29, 2012

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Reporter’s Diary: Democracy Day turns to Demonstration Day as students protest Unilag name change

by Stanley Azuakola At the UNILAG main gate, a yellow danfo bus parked just opposite the bold UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS inscription served as a makeshift podium for the protesting students. One of the protesters, with a loud megaphone, led the students in a hearty rendition of “Another challenge-o, a greater challenge-o.” It was clear that Unilag students are not... Read More

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May 29, 2012

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PHOTOS: Latest from the UNILAG Protests (UPDATED)

Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa The democracy day announcement about the change of name of the University of Lagos (Unilag) the Moshood Abiola University, sparked unrest on the campus, sending waves of unhappy students into the streets. Here are some of the pictures. More as they arrive. More pictures here.

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November 23, 2011

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Young & Nigerian: "Why would I want to be a Doctor, when I can be a Professor?" – Dr. Oluwatoyosi Owoeye

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nominated for Professional of the Year at The Future Awards 2011, 30 year old Dr. Owoeye is a Sports Physiotherapist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Tell us about you I am Mr Oluwatoyosi Owoeye. In the space of months I will be done with my PhD. I am a Physiotherapist... Read More

College of Medicine, department of Physiotherapy, University of Lagos, Young and Nigerian: Dr Oluwatoyosi Owoeye

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