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2 dead, 14 rescued as another building collapsed in Lagos

Two people were feared dead while 14 others were rescued alive by emergency respondents on Monday from a collapsed building that happened on Lagos Island.

May 29: Okei-Odumakin, others task Buhari administration on economic plan, good governance

POLITICS8 years ago

May 29: Okei-Odumakin, others task Buhari administration on economic plan, good governance

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise and Centre for Change Initiative, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to embark on an aggressive economic recovery...

More corrupt persons will go to jail – Osinbajo

POLITICS8 years ago

Nigeria votes N100bn for family home fund — Osinbajo

The acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government has earmarked N100 billion for the family home fund under its Social Investment Programme (SIP).

Sigma Club, a students’ club in the University of Ibadan(UI), has awarded a million naira scholarship to ten brilliant and indigent students of the university. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made during the club’s scholarship and awards ceremony held at the UI Alumni Centre on Sunday. NAN reports that the club, founded in 1950 is one of the oldest surviving students’ organisation in West Africa The club had in addition to the scholarship, conferred honorary membership as “Sigma Scholar” on the beneficiaries. Mr Valentine Igbonekwu, the Sigma Chief, said that the one million naira would be shared among the 10 beneficiaries at N100,000 per annum until the end of the end of their programme. He said that the scholarship, which covered the beneficiaries’ tuition and accommodation, would be paid to the school directly by the club. Igbonekwu noted that the balance of the amount paid would be given to each beneficiary at the beginning of every session. According to her, the scholarship scheme is an initiative of the socio-philanthropic club aimed at helping to solve the existential problems affecting the educational sector by rewarding and awarding diligent but indigent students. “Its objective is to provide full and relief scholarships to enable them complete their education and actualise their academic goals. “The scholarship scheme was established in 1986 and since then about 87 students have benefitted. Through the receipt of the Sigma Scholarship, beneficiaries become Sigma Scholars. “This noble gesture is in continuation of the club’s noble tradition of philanthropy, which is aimed at improving the lives of people in our immediate environment as well as cause a rapid upliftment of humanity. “Our motive lies in breeding Sigma Scholars who shall make positive impacts and monumental contributions to the development of our society and the world at large,’’ he said. Prof. Gabriel Ogunmola, the Chairman of the event and Chancellor, Lead City University in Ibadan, commended the club for standing out at a time many are thinking the average youth cannot contribute meaningfully to the society. “I am happy that the club has not derailed from the philanthropic cause I had always known it for. “I call on the beneficiaries to remain morally upright, outstanding in their academics and be agents of change, seizing every opportunity to give back to the society,’’ he said. Dr Okon Onyong, the Chairman, Sigma Scholarship Scheme Board of Trustees, congratulated the beneficiaries and promised more commitment to the scheme. Onyong, the Chief Executive Officer, Jevkon Oil and Gas, recounted the unforgettable memories of his being a loyal Sigmite as an undergraduate. Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the UI Vice-Chancellor, commended the prestigious club for taking a bold step towards alleviating the financial conditions of future leaders. Olayinka, who was represented by Dr Demola Lewis, the Deputy Dean of Students, expressed great optimism at the sustained and continued success of the scheme. He also appreciated the blossoming rapport the club had with the school management over the decades. Kikiowo Kingsley, one of the beneficiaries, promised that they would continue to lead the crusade for the change the society needed, while sustaining the tradition of academic excellence. Kingsley, a first-class student of the Faculty of Law, expressed profound gratitude to the club for finding them worthy of the lifetime opportunity. NAN reports that the ten beneficiaries emerged from a list of 38 shortlisted out of the 77 applicants from various departments in the institution after a screening examination was conducted. The event was also attended by the representative of the Old Sigmites’ Association, Dr Femi Oyamakin and members of the all-male undergraduate club.

EDUCATION8 years ago

Nigeria’s premier varsity shut over students’ protest

The management of the University of Ibadan on Monday shut the institution and directed the students to vacate the campus on or before 6pm.

Okocha backs Iheanacho to leave Man City

SPORTS8 years ago

TRANSFER: West Ham make Iheanacho offer

English Premier League club, West Ham have made a bid for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

Conte thanks departing Costa for Chelsea success

SPORTS8 years ago

Chelsea forward, Costa speak on next move

Diego Costa claims he will only leave Chelsea to return to Atletico Madrid this summer, turning his back on long-term speculation of a blockbuster move to...

Wenger in the dark over sack as verdict looms

SPORTS8 years ago

Wenger in the dark over sack as verdict looms

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he remained in the dark about his future after steering his side to a magnificent 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the...

We are working on credible plan to get Nigeria out of poverty – Osinbajo

POLITICS8 years ago

Osinbajo: We won’t take short-cuts to national restoration

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, said the journey towards national restoration would take time.

Osinbajo pays surprise visit to Garki market, promises FG’s intervention on high cost of stores

BREAKING NEWS8 years ago

Osinbajo pays surprise visit to Garki market, promises FG’s intervention in high cost of stores

At the unscheduled stop at the Garki market today, the energy and the joy was unparalleled. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/j1gMueCqI6 — Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) May 26,...

Corsica vs Nigeria: Iheanacho rescue Super Eagles from defeat

SPORTS8 years ago

Corsica vs Nigeria: Iheanacho rescue Super Eagles from defeat

A second-rate Nigeria performance was rescued by Kelechi Iheanacho, who netted the side’s only goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Corsica in Friday’s friendly game.