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A Nigerian sickle cell lady, named Hephzibah Adeniji, narrates how she become the best graduating student in Biological science at Covenant University (CU), with 4.96 out of 5 points, Siggy reports.

Hephzibah Adeniji shared a heart touching words after graduating with a first-class from Covenant University.

But Hephzibah’s story isn’t the regular. Having been diagnosed with sickle cell disease at an early age and losing her mother — whom she describes as her motivation — during the heat of the COVID pandemic in May 2020, graduating with a CGPA of 4.96/5 as the best student in biological sciences was an uncommon feat.

Beyond achieving the top position in her department, she was also the second best graduating student in the university.

In her words: “I came into Covenant University with the mind of a child. I have grown in wisdom in the things of God and in wisdom for everyday living. I learnt how to deal with certain situations and people with the maturity required and I couldn’t be more proud. His grace and goodness on me, I mean, how else could I maintain beauty when CU stress hit?”

Revealing how she did it, Hephzibah said “I maximise the times when I’m well, so that when I fall sick, I’m not entirely at a loss.”

She attributes her resolve to God, family, a strong support system represented through “God-sent helpers who are now family”, and a unique understanding that pain will only last a while.

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The Rivers State Police command has confirmed the arrest and detention of its operatives who illegally collected the sum of N204,000 from a 200-level student of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE),Port Harcourt, Siggy reports.

According to the Police, the arrest of the four operatives followed an order by the State Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka, after a rights group brought the matter to his attention.

The group, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign had led the student, Kingsley Dike, to the CP after the undergraduate reported the matter to the organisation.

As it happened from the side of the student story he told newsmen in Port Harcourt that he was on his way home at about 10pm last Friday in a Bolt ride when the policemen waved the car they were in to a stop along Ogbogoro-Egbelu road, near Port Harcourt.

Dike further said the operatives asked him and his colleague to alight from the vehicle, saying a thorough search was conducted on them and the vehicle before they were taken to their base in Aluu (Ikwerre Local Government Area), even though they found nothing incriminating on them.

“They took my phone, asked me to unlock it, scrolled it and asked me to on my data. They didn’t find anything. So, when we got to there (police station), we were was asked to take off our clothes which we did.

“We were thrown into the cell on the 4th of March and on the 5th of March, 2022 at exactly 8:30am, were asked to come out of the cell.

“We were asked to write a statement, while we were writing, they beat me up. The policeman that was interviewing me slapped me three times, forcing me to write that I am an internet fraudster (yahoo boy).

“They (policemen) were also beating another victim behind their office.

“With the fear in me I wrote that I was an internet fraudster. After writing the statement, he said I should bring N150,000 to bail myself.

“I told him I had no money, that the only money I had was for my school fees and it was with my mother. He said I should call my mother on the telephone and ask her to transfer the money to my account,” he stated.

Continuing, the student said, “So, I called my mum and informed her of the situation. She was shocked and started crying. She then transferred N150,000 to my account with fear.

“One Seargent Eze, who was among those that stopped our vehicle, wrote an account number and ask me to transfer the money to that account.

“Before then, a relative of the other victim they were beating was asked to pay his own money to my account so that we can pay all the money into the account that Seargent Eze brought.

“So, the victim’s relative sent the money to my account as ordered by Seargent Eze and I transferred N204,000 to the account number Eze gave to me.

“After then I was threatened and told never to mention what had happened to anyone. That I will be dealt with if I do.

“So, after paying the money I left and went home,” Dike narrated tearfully.

When contacted, the State Commissioner for Police, VP Eboka, confirmed the arrest of the operatives, saying the allegation against them was being investigated.

“There was an allegation that policemen extorted money from him. So I ordered the DC-CID (Deputy Commissioner of Police Criminal Investigation Department) to investigate.

“And those people accused have been arrested and investigation is on to ascertain the truth. So they are with the DC-CID,” Eboka stated.

Speaking on the development, a lawyer with the rights group, Charles Obiorah lauded the CP for his prompt action on the matter.

He, however, urged the police to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter and if any of the officers was found culpable, they should be arraigned in court to serve as a deterrent to others.

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The management of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytecnic, Lafia has barred after-exams celebrations by final year students on campus and at the school's main gate, Siggy reports.

The directives were contained in a circular issued on February 23, 2022, and signed by the institution's registrar.

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A Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku lecturer has reportedly prevented students from taking classes after they showed up for class with no brasserie on, Siggy reports.

A video which has surfaced online captures the moment the lecturer chased out tons of Nigerian students from the lecture room for allegedly not wearing their bra.

One of the defaulters who was behind the recording disclosed that the lecturer sent the students out of the lecture room for not putting on their bra and panties.

She also disclosed that those on rugged jeans were not spared as they were asked to leave the lecture hall.


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The meeting between the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ended in a deadlock on Tuesday, February 22, Siggy reports.

Last Monday, ASUU declared a one-week warning strike over claims that the Federal government has failed to meet its demands which include the revitalization of public universities, payment of earned allowances, improved funding of state universities, and promotion arrears for members.

Another concern raised was the replacement of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) with the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) in the payment of emoluments to members, among others.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who convened the meeting on Tuesday February 22, led the government delegation while ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, attended alongside other leaders of the union.

A tweet shared by the association stated that the meeting was inconclusive.

“ASUU – FG To Negotiate On A Later Date, Meeting Inconclusive,” the union said in the tweet

Another tweet read,

“The conciliatory meeting between the minister of Labour and the leadership of ASUU on Tuesday evening has come to an end with both parties refusing to brief the press on the issues that were discussed.”

The new date for further negotiation by both parties is yet to be announced.

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The staff of the Physical Planning Division, University of Benin, celebrated the exit of their Director, Arch. Timmy Oigbochie Ikhisemojie, whose tenure comes to an end in February 2022, after 9 years, Siggy reports.

The staff who were apparently unimpressed by the director's style of leadership described him as "a mischievous, heartless stone-cold tyrant" whose tenure was allegedly characterized by impunity, backwardness, corruption, witch hunting, nepotism, physical abuse, zero staff welfare, and illegalities.

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A popular Ghanaian barber, Andrews Asare, aka Andis Barber, has provided free training to young people seeking to delve into his field, Siggy reports.

The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Andis Barbering embarked on the initiative in 2021 using his personal funds to help senior high school graduates to discover their talent as well as set them up for a bright future.

According to Kobby Kyei News, during the two-month intensive training, Andis Barber trained more than 50 young people and he made one of his shops at East Legon available for them to walk in and register for free.

The programme ran from November to December 2021 at no cost to participants, and the young people who took advantage of the opportunity went home with money-making skills in barbing.

Andis has been recognised for his skill and contribution to society as he won the Barber of the Year at the 2021 Ghana Beauty Awards.

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Nigerian students have reacted to a viral video online of a Tai Solarin University Of Education (TASUED), presidential candidate struggling to give the full meaning of ASUU, Siggy reports.

According to reports from Legit.ng, the students was making speech in campus politics gathering about the Academic Union when the question was thrown at him.

And quite to the amazement of the students, he kept repeating the first word in the acronym severally while trying to save face but it sure clearly that he don’t know or forget the acronym meaning at that moment.

Mixed reactions trailed the viral video, which can be watched below.

Despite struggling to respond to the question correctly, the scholar showed great confidence, perhaps trying to save face.


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This man is not less than 35 years old, I can bet my two ball and my yam.

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Congolese, Elia Balamwabo is currently trending on Twitter after he was revealed to have joined his country to participate in the CAF Under-16 championship, Siggy reports.

Balamwabo, who claimed to be a 15-year-old player captured the attention of social media users after he led the DR Congo U16 team to the 2022 CAF U16 African School title.

DR Congo defeated the Senegal U16 team to claim the title and Elia Balamwabo who was the winning captain was also named the tournament’s most valuable player.

What are your thoughts on this?

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The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish additional law school campuses across the six geopolitical zones, Siggy reports.

This followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti).

The existing law school campuses are located in Lagos (South West), Abuja (North Central), Yola (North East), Kano (North West), Enugu (South East), and Yenegoa (South-South).

The additional campuses being approved by Red Chamber include Kabba Law School Campus, Kogi (North Central); Maiduguri Law School Campus, Borno (North East); Argungu Law School Campus, Kebbi (North West); Okija Law School Campus, Anambra (South East); Orogun Law School Campus, Delta (South-South); Ilawe Law School Campus, Ekiti (South West), and Jos Law School Campus (North Central).

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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other stakeholders in the country to appeal to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its plan to commence an industrial action following the inability of the government to meet the union's demands, Siggy reports.

The president assured ASUU that the Federal Government would honour promises made to them to prevent disruptions of academic programmes caused by strikes by improving the funding of educational institutions.

The President made the pledge when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by the Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Samson Ayokunle.

He thanked NIREC for intervening in the year-long strike by ASUU by holding consultations with the parties involved.

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The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, arrested son of a former Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, named Olaoye Jamiu Olarewaju over offenses bordering on cybercrime, Siggy reports.

The antigraft agency said Olaoye was arrested alongside one Badmus Ridwan Moyosore, a native of Ibadan, Oyo State and one Abdulsalam Ibrahim from Malete in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The trio of Olaoye, Badmus and Abdulsalam, who were prosecuted separately by the anti-graft agency pleaded guilty to their respective charges.

Following their pleas, counsel to the EFCC, Rasheedat Alao called witnesses who are operatives of the Commission to review the facts of the cases.

According to the witness who testified against Olaoye, the defendant fraudulently defrauded one of his victims to the tune of $2,000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars), while the testimony against Badmus revealed the defendant swindled his victim the sum of $200 (Two Hundred United States Dollars).

In the same vein, the testimony against Abdulsalam was to the effect that he was involved in “sugar baby relationship scam” and that over N18million suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities passed through his account.

The extra-judicial statements of the defendants, fraudulent documents printed from their devices and items recovered from them at the point of arrest were tendered and admitted in evidence.

Alao, thereafter urged the court to convict the defendants as charged.

In her judgment, Justice Akinpelu held the EFCC had established its cases against the defendants. The court pronounced the defendants guilty.

The judge sentenced Olaoye to a term of six months imprisonment with N150, 000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) as an option of fine. The court also ordered that an iPhone which he used to perpetrate the crime and the draft of N400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira), which he raised as restitution be forfeited to the Federal Government.

Similarly, Justice Akinpelu sentenced Badmus to six months imprisonment with N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) as the option of fine. Two phones and a laptop used by the convict to perpetrate the crime were also forfeited to the Federal Government.
Similarly, Justice Akinpelu sentenced Abdulsalam to six months imprisonment with N150, 000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) as the option of fine.

The judge also ordered the forfeiture of a Toyota Camry Car, two phones, and a laptop used by the convict as an instrument of the crime to the Federal Government.

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The Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) management has warned the general public and the current aspirant of the varsity to be beware of scammers, who are asking people to fill a special form using their JAMB details and pay a N15,000 into the registrar bank account to enable them secure admissions in the ongoing 2021/2022 admissions screening exercise, Siggy reports.

The University management while debunking the information which was said to have originated from the varsity, said it is from suspected scammers who want to use the opportunity to defraud and scam admissions seekers of their rightful earn money.

According to the Public Relations Officer of FUOYE, Mr Foluso Ogunmodede, who made this clarification in a statement on Wednesday, said the fake directive and on a forged school letterhead paper with a logo had gone viral on social media.

He asked not only the admission seekers and their parents but also members of the public to disregard the purported information as it is fake and the handiwork of fraudsters.

He said admission into FUOYE was not a cash and carry but strictly on merit and excellence and therefore any candidate who meets up with the requirement would certainly be given admission.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it has added two additional subjects to the the total list of subjects UTME can pick from, Siggy reports.

Computer Studies and Physical and Health Education are the latest subjects to be added to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The exam body's Director of Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin told newsmen that the candidates sitting for the UTME can now pick Computer Studies or Physical and Health Education as part of the four required UTME subjects, if they so desire or as dictated by their programme preferences.

Addition of the two subjects to the existing 23 UTME subjects would be effective from the 2022 UTME exercise.

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Fareedah Oyolola, the Nigerian student who went viral for bagging the brightest students in the world, has again bagged another prestigious title — Elitist of the International Maths Olympiad Challenge (IMOC), Siggy reports.

Oyolola received the title along with other students of Greensprings School, because of her 97.23% score in the global mathematics championship, which was concluded last December.

The International Maths Olympiad Challenge is a global championship for students who are mathematics fanatics and always seeking challenges that will deepen their understanding of the subject.

Reacting to the news of Fareedah’s new accomplishment, Dr. Barney Wilson, Deputy Director of Education of the school, said she is a blessing.

In his words: “This is amazing news, Fareedah is blessed and she represents us very well. Her parents, teachers and all of Greensprings School are proud of her accomplishments.”

In the same vein, Wilson also congratulated other students of the school, who were honoured with the mathematics title in 2021, stating that these are great times for the school.

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Martin Osei, a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was the driving force behind the design of the Insulated Solar Electric Cooker.

In an interview, the smart young guy stated that he studied Mechanical Engineering and graduated in 2018, following which he is now pursuing his master’s degree in the United States of America.

“For the past three years, we have been developing the solar cooker as a solution to the cooking needs of individuals living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most people still rely on charcoal, which is bad for the environment, or on gas, which is expensive“, he stated.

Martin’s solar cooker has entered the first phases of manufacture in seven nations, thanks to initial financing from UK Aid. India, Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa are among the countries involved.

Because of its particular insulation and an unharmful chemical that retains heat, he claims that the Insulated Solar Electric Cooker can supply enough heat for families and individuals to cook their meals even after the sun goes down.

The best aspect is that, after the initial investment in the cooker, it may be used to prepare meals for roughly 25 years, which is the usual lifespan of a solar panel before an additional investment is required.

When mass manufacturing begins, the cost of each cooker is expected to be $110.

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Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), a private varsity in Osun State, has awarded their two best graduating students with automatic employment, Siggy reports.

This is coming after the Varsity announced that they will give N25,000 to all their first-class graduands.

The University’s Vice-chancellor, Prof. Kola Sonaike, announced the automatic employment during the 12th convocation of the school.

The beneficiaries of the employment are David Babalola and Peter Abegunrin, from the departments of Computer Science and Law respectively. The duo graduated with a record 4.97 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), the first since the 15 years existence of the university.

The VC added that 511 students graduated from various departments with 25 students graduating with first class, 202 with second class upper, 213 bagged second class lower, 70 earned third class, while one person graduated with pass.

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III’s daughter, Adedoja, has emerged as the best graduating student in her master's class at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Siggy reports.

The good news of the princess’ feat was shared on social media as thousands of people gathered to celebrate.

On the Alaafin of Oyo’s page, photos of Princess Doja with the king and other well-wishers was posted with a caption that reads:

“The daughter of the Alaafin of Oyo also graduated from the Master’s program in the category of first class from the department of History and international studies.”

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The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof. Olukayode Amund, has warned female students against getting pregnant while still being a student in the school, Siggy reports.

Speaking at a function at the school, Amund stated that the institution will not allow pregnant students on campus.

“You should shun all forms of examination malpractices and other acts of misconduct. The university maintains a zero tolerance for cultism, brigandage, physical violence, drug abuse, stealing and indecent dressing.

"The university hostels have no care facilities for expectant mothers and would not harbour pregnant students on campus. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

"The students’ handbook is currently under review to spell out the rules of engagement on campus, the violation of which shall attract appropriate sanctions", he said.

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A Nigerian man identified as Onyedika Ani has finished from the University of Chester, United Kingdom with a distinction in his Masters programme, Siggy reports.

The young man was sponsored by Nigerians in 2020 after he got a scholarship to run his MSc abroad but did not have the funds to travel.

A social media influencer, Lord Zeus had shared a video with Onyedika appealing for help from well-meaning Nigerians and after some donations were made, he was finally able to take care of his travel expenses.

Giving an update in a recent post, Lord Zeus revealed that the bright young man graduated with a distinction and was also awarded a $40,000 fully-funded scholarship to do his PhD at the University of Missouri, USA.

Sharing photos, Zeus wrote;

”Do you remember Onyedika who got a partial scholarship in 2020?

"And with your support was able to travel to the UK to further his masters in the University of Chester, UK?

"Well, he just passed out with flying colors, earning a distinction (1st class) from the University.

"But that’s not the end o… Following his very impressive exploits in the University of Chester, UK, he got another scholarship to pursue his PhD worth $40,000 US dollars, this time FULLY FUNDED, from the University of Missouri, United States of America.”

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Kwara state government has warned school principals against the imposition of the wearing of the hijab or berets on any student in the state, Siggy reports.

The chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Abubakar gave the warning in a statement released on Sunday, January 23 after a stakeholder meeting held on Friday, January 21.

Abubakar explained that the state government was determined to promote religious tolerance among teachers and students and enhance peaceful coexistence, and implored school principals to shun religious sentiments and respect the rights of individuals.

The warning comes after the hijab crisis that erupted at Oyun Baptist Grammar School, Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, where female Muslim students were instructed not to use their hijabs within the school premises.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has again indicated that if the federal government does not implement it’s Memorandum of Action, MoA, by January ending, they will likely shut down universities, Siggy reports.

Speaking with Vanguardngr in an interview, the Union’s president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said the union was waiting for the period of grace given to lapse before taking the necessary steps.

“As a responsible union, we are consulting widely on the issues at stake. We have an MoA that is yet to be implemented fully and we also have the renegotiation of the 2007 Agreement pending. A lot of groups and concerned individuals have stepped in to intervene in the matter.

“We are responsible unionists and citizens and we must give room to those interventions; may be they can help persuade the government to do the needful. We have given them up till the end of this January and if nothing is forthcoming, we can take the next step,” he said.

It was gathered that if the union’s demands are not met, nationwide mobilisation of members would follow and congresses held to mandate the national leadership to act appropriately.

Recall that the MoA came into being following the suspension of a nine-month strike by the union in December 2020. The issues in contention include funding for the revitalisation of the universities and the payment of Earned Academic Allowance which the government has fulfilled.

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Mr. Isaac, a 71-years-old man has revealed that because he wasn’t able to finish school when he was young, he has taken the courage to go back to school. He added that he went some people have advised him to quit but he will keep ignoring them, Siggy reports.

Sharing his story with Afrimax, Isaac also revealed that he could also not attend classes because his family lived very far away from school.

He also added that he shares a class with some children who do not discourage him from going back to school despite his old age.

”After becoming a veteran, most of my friends and neighbours were graduates so I thought, in order to survive in future, I needed to get some skills. I went back to school for the sake of a better future,” Isaac said.

The old man is actually the oldest student in his school and is loved by fellow students specifically his classmates who call him grandpa.

To conclude his interview, Isaac said he hopes that his persistence in education can set a good example for both young boys and girls.


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https://campusnews.medium.com/71-year-old-man-who-attends-primary-school-draws-reactions-online-video-ea065df37f93

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E be like say we go still organize venue wey you and these Nairaland moderators go exchange blows to settle this una beef o

I tell you ooo brother.
Shellsploit no wan gree with these modz them. Personally I for like make we arrange box match. I sha dey support Shellsploit for the match.

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Ekiti State University, (EKSU) students lament the number of questions set in an examination.

Some students of the Ekiti State University, (EKSU) have been seen in a video lamenting on the number of questions set in their examination, Siggy reports.

From the video posted by instablog9ja, it could be heard that the students were from the Department of Animal Science.

Flipping the 9-pages of their exam question, the student cried out saying the nine pages is too much.


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