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  • UNILORIN expels student for ‘demanding’ ransom from parents of missing colleague

    UNILORIN expels student for ‘demanding’ ransom from parents of missing colleague

    Authorities of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have expelled a 100 Level student, Olanrewaju Abdulkabir Abdulkadr, for allegedly demanding ransom from the parents of his missing colleague.

    Also, the university rusticated a 400 Level student, Segun Micheal Oyewole, for beating a fellow female student.

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    The student, with matriculation number 22/52HL004 is from the Department of Information Technology.

    Oyewole, who was rusticated for one academic session, was from the Department of Counselling Education, Faculty of Education.

  • UNILORIN unveils 40 new professors

    UNILORIN unveils 40 new professors

    The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has promoted 40 of its senior academic staff to the rank of professor.

    According to the university’s bulletin on Monday, the promotion was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman.

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    The publication said the 40 distinguished scholars were found to have excelled in teaching, research and community service.

    A breakdown of the beneficiaries shows that 11 are from the Faculty of Agriculture, two from the Clinical Sciences, two from Faculty of Communication & Information Sciences, one from Law and four from Faculty of Life Sciences, among others.

  • UNILORIN chemical engineer uses eggshells to produce biodiesel

    UNILORIN chemical engineer uses eggshells to produce biodiesel

    A professor of Chemical engineering at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Temitope E Odetoye, says she has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken eggshells.

    She added that the invention was derived from heterogeneous catalysts.

    Prof Odetoye said that the feat was in line with the efforts of UNILORIN towards developing homegrown technology that would enhance the socio-economic progress of the country.

    She explained that the feat was accomplished through a ‘trans esterification experiment’.”

    The don, who recently delivered the 253rd inaugural lecture, said that the yield showed that eggshell was an affordable potential catalyst source for biodiesel production.

    The scholar said: “The utilisation of eggshells can add value to the poultry production process and minimise waste in the poultry industry.”

    She pointed out that biodiesel had been considered one of the sustainable fuel alternatives.

    She noted that the high production cost of biodiesel when placed side by side with fossil fuel, remains one of the major drawbacks in biodiesel production.

    Prof Odetoye defined biofuel as fuel made from biomass, saying: “Biofuel is synonymous with biocrude, biodiesel, bio-oil, biogas, bioethanol, biosyngas, and bio-slurry fuels.”

    The chemical engineer added that Nigeria is endowed with abundant lignocellulosic biomass residues waiting to be explored through more environmentally friendly ways.

    Read Also: UNILORIN kicks out 19 students for alleged exam practices, misconduct

    She noted that the open burning of biomass residues had led to pollution of the environment, especially in the dry season.

    She said that biomass waste pyrolysis is a potential means of converting waste to wealth and will create opportunities for skilled engineers and technicians.

    She added that when biodiesel is deployed for massive usage it would make the nation’s physical environment cleaner and more conducive for healthy living.

  • UNILORIN kicks out 19 students for alleged exam practices, misconduct

    UNILORIN kicks out 19 students for alleged exam practices, misconduct

    University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled five students for alleged examination malpractices and hostel racketeering.

    The institution also rusticated 14 others for alleged misconduct.

    In a statement, UNILORIN Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, said the approval for the expulsion/rustication of the affected students by the Vice Chancellor, Wahab Egbewole (SAN), was sequel to the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its 220th/221st meeting.

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    The statement said the affected students were penalised for offences ranging from misconduct to theft, examination malpractices, hostel bed-space racketeering and extortion, beating a fellow student, admission racketeering, extortion and assault.

    It said the penalties for the offences committed by the students included rustication for either one semester or one academic session, including expulsion.

    The affected students were in various academic levels such as 100, 200, 300 and 400.

  • UNILORIN expels, rusticates 19 students over examination malpractice, racketeering

    UNILORIN expels, rusticates 19 students over examination malpractice, racketeering

    University of Ilorin (Unilorin ) has expelled or rusticated 19 students involved in various offences.

    Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering,

    Those expelled included six final year students, the varsity’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun stated in Ilorin on Monday.

    “The expulsion or rustication of the affected students followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its 220th/221st meeting,’’ he stated.

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    Majority of the students expelled were either in their first year, second, third, or fourth year in school.

    While some of the students were expelled, others were rusticated either for one academic session or for one semester.

    (NAN)

  • UNILORIN bus driver conveying students to school slumps, dies on wheel

    UNILORIN bus driver conveying students to school slumps, dies on wheel

    A commercial bus driver that plies University of Ilọrin (UNILORIN) slumped on the wheel on Friday while ferrying passengers to the school.

    The driver, identified simply identified as Lukman, was later pronounced dead at the institution’s clinic.

    The tragic incident, it was gathered, left the occupants of the vehicle in shock.

    A passenger who witnessed the incident had narrated in a viral WhatsApp message that he had to take control of the bus to save himself and other students and avert a bigger tragedy.

    He said: “Our bus driver just died on the road while driving us from Sanrab to UNILORIN. I was sitting in the front but I wasn’t looking up because I was reading the Qur’an on my phone.

    “The other person beside me just called my attention shouting Baba multiple times.

    “By the time I looked up, he was already gasping and the bus was drifting away from the road.

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    “I had to press the brake, take control and bring it to a halt.

    “He was pronounced dead at the school clinic. “Everything happened within 30 minutes.”

    The late driver’s colleague, Sulyman Malik, who also confirmed the incident, said: “He greeted me on Thursday about my own recent accident.

    “This just shows that this life is vanity.

    “He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

    “He was a very handsome man and you would not think of his death even in the next 30 years.”

    UNILORIN’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mr Kunle Akogun, confirmed the incident. He described it as very unfortunate, saying life is ephemeral.

  • 16,920 applicants face screening for admission into UNILORIN

    16,920 applicants face screening for admission into UNILORIN

    The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) yesterday said out of the 18,098 applicants seeking admission to the institution for the 2023/2024 Post-UTME test, only 16,920 offered themselves for the screening.

    Speaking about the screening, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Abayomi Omotesho, praised the candidates for abiding by the examination rules throughout the exercise.

    He said the screening, which was computer-based, was held on the university campus between 8am and 5pm each day.

    Omotesho noted that there was no recorded incidence of examination malpractice or impersonation.

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    He said the test was completed on February 22, while February 23 was for mop-up, to accommodate candidates, who were unavoidably unable to sit for the test within the previously scheduled dates.

    Omotesho said there was prompt daily release of results to candidates, attributing it to the vision of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), to ensure the university continues to conform to global best practices.

    He said the university would begin posting information on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) once the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) opens CAPS for the process.

    He said any admission conducted outside CAPS remains illegal, warning candidates to beware of scammers.

    Omotesho advised them to only use the university’s official platforms for information and communication.

  • UNILORIN expels 14 students for examination malpractice

    UNILORIN expels 14 students for examination malpractice

    The Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled 14 students of the institution, including 500 Level students, for various examination offences.

    The university’s spokesperson, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin.

    Akogun noted that the students were expelled for various established cases of examination malpractice.

    He said the management of the institution approved their expulsion following the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its 219th meeting held between Jan. 10 and 11, 2024.

    According to him, the affected students include 400, 500, 300 level and 100 level students.

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    “The affected students were from Faculties/Departments of Agriculture/Aquaculture and Fisheries; Agriculture/Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Arts/Linguistics and Nigerian Languages.

    “Some were also from the Communication and Information Sciences (CIS)/Library and Information Science, CIS/ Telecommunication Science; Education/Adult and Primary Education Studies.

    “Others were from Department of Engineering and Tech/Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Engineering and Tech/ Materials and Metallurgical Engineering as well as Life Science/Zoology,’’ Varsity spokesperson said.

    He advised students to refrain from practices that were inimical to their academic progress, saying the university would not condone or spare those who indulge themselves in such illicit attitudes.

  • We have no fake professors here, say UNN, Covenant University, UNILORIN

    We have no fake professors here, say UNN, Covenant University, UNILORIN

    The management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State, those of Covenant University at Ota in Ogun State and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State have debunked reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) allegedly exposed fake professors in their institutions.

    In a statement by its acting Public Relations Officer (PRO) Okwun Omeaku, the UNN described the report, which was circulating on social media, as defamatory.

    “We firmly declare that no fake professors exist within the University of Nigeria’s faculty body.

    “The rigorous processes for academic staff promotion to professorship status at our university preclude any possibility of fraudulent representation.

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    “Only individuals who have demonstrated outstanding expertise in their respective fields and met all relevant regulations can attain the prestigious title of professors in the University of Nigeria,” the statement said.

    The UNN urged the public to disregard what it called the “insidious publication fabricated by malicious instigators”.

    Also, Covenant University denied having four fake professors among those purportedly discovered by the NUC.

    A statement yesterday in Ota by the university’s Head of Communication Unit, Ms. ChiChi Ononiwu, said the university did not have the names listed by the NUC on its payroll.

    Also, UNILORIN dismissed the claims that 11 fake professors were uncovered in the institution.

    A statement yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, by its spokesperson Kunle Akogun, reads: “We don’t have fake professors and they do not exist in our university.

    “The National Universities Commission had categorically dismissed the information as fallacious fabrication of mischief makers.

    “The commission has dissociated itself from the list that first surfaced in December 2019.

    “We deem it expedient to categorically disassociate our institution from the story of the 11 fake professors listed against our university.”

  • 27 bag distinctions as UNILORIN graduates 89 pharmacists

    27 bag distinctions as UNILORIN graduates 89 pharmacists

    Total of 89 pharmacists of the 2021/2022 set yesterday  graduated from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), with 27 bagging distinctions.

    Speaking at the Eighth Induction and Oath-taking, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university, felicitated with the graduands, urging them to be good ambassadors of the institution wherever they find themselves.

    The VC, who was represented by Prof. Sulaiman Ambali, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management Services, underscored the importance of pharmacy in healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

    He described pharmacy as very unique in healthcare delivery system.

    Egbewole advised the graduands to be diligent and uphold their professional ethics and value.

    The vice chancellor, therefore, appealed to the regulatory agencies and bodies to step up fight against fake drugs.

    In her keynote address, Prof. Margaret Afolabi, a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), IIe-Ife, urged the graduands to inculcate professional values.

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    According to her, the professional guiding ethics dictates that pharmacists must be disciplined, responsible, honest, respectable and diligent.

    She advised them against indecent dressing, while emphasising the need to stand out by being modest.

    “Don’t take advantage of your clients who are in vulnerable state. Integrity is a cornerstone of the profession.

    “Hard work will take you far and places of high level. You must avoid error as much as possible and ask for clarification if you don’t understand handwritten prescription from medics,” she said.

    The expert in Pharmacy also admonished them to consult with colleagues and senior colleagues.

    Afolabi, who observed that there is proliferation of fake drugs in the country, task them on trustworthiness and help the country overcome the challenge.

    Also in his address, Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed, the Registrar of Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), urged the graduands to maintain high ethical standard and discharge their duties for a sustainable healthcare system in Nigeria.

    Ahmed also enjoined them to take their internship training seriously, adding that there is no limitation to their practice as they can see themselves on hospitals, publishing and journalism as well as governance.