University of Ibadan maths lecturer commits suicide

A lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, University of Ibadan has reportedly committed suicide. The don, simply identified as Mr. A.O Subair, set himself on fire yesterday in his senior staff quarters located at Phillipson Road of the University. He has been buried at Akinyele public cemetery according to Islamic rites. Silverbird TV reports that …

So Sad: UNILAG-trained Medical Doctor Dies 24 Hours After Graduation

Dr. Urueye Stephen aka Sarutobi, a House Officer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, who graduated from the University of Lagos on Tuesday April 2nd, has died after he was stabbed by some robbers. According to reports, Stephen was walking along Idi Araba road where LUTH is situated when he was accosted by the robbers …

Johnnie Walker unveils White Walker

 Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, in collaboration with HBO Game of Thrones unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. The limited – edition Scotch Whisky is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the hit show – the White Walkers and is here for fans to enjoy as anticipation builds …

Convocation Ceremony: All You Need To Know

Hello everyone! Here is everything you need to know about the University of Lagos Convocation Ceremony coming up for graduating students of this great institution.The complete convocation outfits for this ceremony are gown, hood and cap. Also, Certificate folder and convocation brochure are available and the prices for each of them are listed below.Students who …

Unilag gang-rape suspect seeks bail to write exam

20-year-old rape suspect, James Aguedo, Monday asked an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Special Offences Court to grant him bail so he can sit for a university examination. Aguedo, a Babcock University student, is one of the five students charged with the 2017 gang-rape of a University of Lagos (Unilag) student within the premises of the …

Davido hits 10 million followers on Instagram

Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido has hit 10 million followers on Instagram He is first Nigerian artist to achieve such feat. Davido celebrated on the social media platform and said that he would ”post every win for everyone to see.” The 26-year-old artist had set such record of firsts previously. He was the first …

Yahoo boy jailed four months for sharing pornographic pictures online

An internet fraudster, Oyesanmi Ayomikun Oluwaseun was on Tuesday jailed four months for sharing pornographic and indecent images through his email address – mikeclark861@gmail.com Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan judicial division, handed down the verdict after Oyesanmi pleaded guilty to a one-count amended charge brought against him by the Economic and …

Jigawa: Kidnappers fail to release INEC staff after collecting N500,000 ransom

Kidnappers of the Independent National Election Commission, INEC, staff in Jigawa State have demanded 500,000 ransom for his freedom. Father to the kidnapped victim, Malam Mahadi Kofar Wambai, revealed to daily post that the kidnappers demanded 500,000 before they could free the victim. He explained that the kidnappers contacted him through a telephone call on …

Nigerian passenger dies on Delta Air Line Atlanta-Lagos flight

A Nigerian passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta, United States to Lagos was on Monday afternoon found unresponsive before landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 54-year-old passenger (name withheld), who was ill before boarding the flight, died three minutes before the aircraft touched down at the airport. …

Why I started selling Cocaine, Rohypnol – Nigerian graduate confesses

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has arrested a 23-year-old graduate with substance suspected to be ‘skunk Cannabis.’ The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Buba Wakawa, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin, said the substance weighed about 250 grammes. He said that the suspect, who hailed from …