by Ayo Olukotun For those who may be too young to know, ‘happy survival’ was the predominant form of cordiality and felicitous exchange among the Igbo and other inhabitants of South-East who survived the trauma and murderous incivility of the Nigerian civil war. Thank God Nigeria today is not at war; that is if you... Read More

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August 14, 2012

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Opinion: A millionaire at 29, that’s five years too late

by Izere Imosemi The title above is a catchy advertising statement that keeps getting my attention in several parts of the city where I live. Each time I see the caption, I ask myself if Nigeria, as it is presently, can actually produce a millionaire at 29 as boldly stated by the advert. As an... Read More

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July 19, 2012

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Pat Utomi: University – Beyond certificates and skills

NIGERIA is a challenged nation-building phenomenon. This is in spite of a potential that was so celebrated at independence in 1960. About that time, in 1960, Nigeria’s higher education was being appraised and prescription offered for the way forward. That appraisal was conducted by a commission set up by the Federal Government and chaired by... Read More

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July 5, 2012

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Opinion: Suspension of universities’ part-time programme is unfair

by Kunle Rotimi When the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission announced a few days ago that all part-time programmes being run in Nigerian universities had been suspended, those affected by the decisions expressed great disappointment at the university system. They claimed that the decision caught them unawares and also affected their career plans!... Read More

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June 18, 2012

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Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For over 12 hours, students and staff members were cowed in fear on their campus located in Okada, Benin City, Edo State as the machete-wielding factions went on a... Read More

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June 10, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: Kidnapped Igbinedion University students released

by Hauwa Gambo The four students of Igbinedion University, Edo State who were kidnapped on Thursday have been released. The four were medical students. This photo was taken after they were released this morning. No word yet on if a ransom was paid. Some good news today, at least! Photo Courtesy: LIB

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May 30, 2012

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Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: The murder at UNIPORT (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Like Boko Haram and The Nigerian Police, cult groups and anti-cult groups across various Nigerian campuses have always engaged themselves in some sort of war of attrition. And it took three bullets to snuff the life out of Chuks by cultists. I was one of three political science students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, chilling... Read More

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May 23, 2012

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“Nigeria is not on the brink,” says Georgetown University professor

The surge of violent terrorist attacks in Nigeria means that the outside world has turned a gimlet eye on the country. What they make of the situation however, is not extraordinarily positive, as most see the country as close to imploding. Cue Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Professor Gwendolyn Mikell, who is one of... Read More

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May 19, 2012

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Daily Trust Report: How Ghanaian universities swindle Nigerians

by Kate Da Costa Ghana is an attractive country for Nigerian students seeking to study abroad. The reason for this is that both countries not only share similar historical experiences, they both have linguistic and educational resemblance having shared the same colonial masters. Besides, Ghanaian university educational system is acclaimed globally as outstanding. The Ghanaian... Read More

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May 16, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: Congratulations, Agbani! Former Miss World graduates from NYU

by Hauwa Gambo So we are a bit behind the curve on this – but never too late for congratulations, eh? Agbani Darego, national treasure and Miss World 2001 has just graduated from New York University majoring in Psychology. You go, girl!

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May 15, 2012

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19 secondary school students arrested for cultism; LASU student arrested for terrorism – What’s Going On?

It is bad enough that there is a gaping chasm where education used to be. Now, it seems, the hole is filled up with secondary school occultists who romance potential girlfriends with threats, and soon-to-be-music graduates, making terrorist phone calls to collect on a quick buck. 19 students of All Souls Anglican Grammar School, Ado Ekiti were recently arrested for the alleged... Read More

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April 2, 2012

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“I want to play a more active role” – Ekiti state governor to begin teaching at university

by Lekan Olanrewaju The governor of Ekiti state Kayode Fayemi has indicated interest in teaching graduate courses at the University of Ado Ekiti. Speaking in Saturday at the, Fayemi said he that he had begun making plans with the vice chancellor of the university and the Department of Political Science, to make good on the... Read More

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March 29, 2012

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Osisiye Tafa asks: ‘Should education be a task or an adventure?’

No, education is about something much more important. It is about teaching people how to live, how to get on with one another, how to form relationships. During my time in the University of Lagos, I met Biola. He is a doctoral candidate who hikes, swims in the deep end of Olympic size pools and... Read More

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February 27, 2012

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Is the Archbishop of Canterbury in support of evolution? See details from the Oxford University debate everyone’s talking about

by Lekan Olanrewaju “I am baffled by the way sophisticated theologians who know Adam and Eve never existed still keep talking about it.” -Professor Richard Dawkins The Oxford University on Thursday held a debate between the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and Professor Richard Dawkins on the subject of evolution. The first of such debates... Read More

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Opinion: Governance and Nigerians’ quest for Ghanaian degrees

Opinion: A millionaire at 29, that’s five years too late

Pat Utomi: University – Beyond certificates and skills

Opinion: Suspension of universities’ part-time programme is unfair

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

SNAPSHOT: Kidnapped Igbinedion University students released

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: The murder at UNIPORT (30 Days, 30 Voices)

“Nigeria is not on the brink,” says Georgetown University professor

Daily Trust Report: How Ghanaian universities swindle Nigerians

SNAPSHOT: Congratulations, Agbani! Former Miss World graduates from NYU

19 secondary school students arrested for cultism; LASU student arrested for terrorism – What’s Going On?

“I want to play a more active role” – Ekiti state governor to begin teaching at university

Osisiye Tafa asks: ‘Should education be a task or an adventure?’

Is the Archbishop of Canterbury in support of evolution? See details from the Oxford University debate everyone’s talking about

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