EDUCATION

COVID-19: No Directive To Reopen Schools For Now – Edo Government Warns

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2020

By ABIODUN JIMOH Edo State Government has warned that it would impose sanctions on schools that flout the directive, adding that it has not authorised the reopening of schools for 3rd term academic activities. Commissioner for Education, Hon. (Barr.) Jimoh Ijegbai stated this in a statement

EDUCATION HEALTH

COVID-19: Benue State University VC Tests Positive, Self-isolates

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2020

The Vice Chancellor of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, Professor Msugh Hembe, Thursday tested positive for coronavirus and has now self-isolated. The Professor disclosed the news himself through his verified Facebook account, said that the results of his test came out on Monday and returned positive. This comes after the university authorities had on Tuesday

EDUCATION

Book: Divine Illuminations Written: Dr. Nathaniel Omilani Reviewer: DR Seun Morawo US based medical doctor

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2020

eaving through familiar stories in the Bible, Dr. Nathaniel Omilani elegantly constructs a compelling argument for the immense magnitude of God’s promises for us, and then highlights in details the factors that depend on our actions and those that depend only on God and His bigger purpose on earth. In this book, he unpacks deep […]

EDUCATION

MAPOLY Fixes Date For Students Continuous Assessment Test

Daily Dispatch July 3, 2020

ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA The Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta has announced that the continuous assessment test will be conducted from July 27th, 2020 in line with the reviewed academic calendar. Also, they announced the commencement of online registrations and virtual lectures for students, this in a bid to mitigate the effect of grounded […]

EDUCATION

NANS Advocates 20 Years Jail Term For Rapist

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2020

By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advocated a minimum of twenty years jail term for any rapist as part of measures to curb the menace of rape cases across the country. The student body stated this at a rally held in Abeokuta on Thursday to condemn the incessant rape cases […]

EDUCATION

ASUU Urges FG To Exercise Caution On School Reopening

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2020

The Federal Government’s decision to reopen schools for students in graduating classes to write their final  examinations continued to generate mixed reactions on Wednesday. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) pitched tent with the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Nigerian Medical Association in  opposing  the move. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on