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MURIC solicits support for new Unilorin VC Egbewole

John Ogunsemore Oct 13, 2022 0

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) ) has solicited support for the new Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Professor Wahab Egbewole, who resumed office yesterday as the 12th Vice…

Agriculture

N600m Unilorin commercial poultry farm begins operations

Olayinka Owolewa Jul 2, 2022 0

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) N600 million integrated poultry farm at Amoyo in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara would formally commence operations on July 21. Unilorin secured a facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Opinion

Captain Walz: A keg of TNT – By ‘Diran Adelayi

John Ogunsemore Nov 19, 2021 0

UniIlorin rarely courts publicity. During my service year in 2008, the most outstanding trait of their crop of graduates was prompt mobilization for the mandatory national youth service scheme. That, coupled with their hitch-free…

Education

UNILORIN expels student for beating female lecturer to coma

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nov 16, 2021 0

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has expelled the student, Salaudeen Waliu-Aanuoluwa of the Department of Microbiology, for assaulting a female lecturer of the same department. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Kunle…

Education

What UNILORIN told staff, students after assault on female lecturer

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nov 15, 2021 0

The management of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has assured lecturers, staff and students of the institution of their safety while carrying out their lawful duties. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Fola Olowoleni, the…

Education

ASUU furious as student assaults female lecturer in UNILORIN

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nov 15, 2021 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Chapter, has condemned the attack of a female lecturer of Faculty of Life Sciences, Mrs Rahmat Zakariyyah, by a student of the institution. Prof. Moyosore…

Metro

UNILORIN student found raped to death

John Ogunsemore Jun 4, 2021 0

Tragedy struck at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Tuesday as the dead body of a 300-level student, Blessing Olajide, was found with bruises on her private part and mouth covered. It was learnt that the incident occurred inside the…

Metro

Unilorin student, 19, loses N300m to forex, commits suicide

John Ogunsemore Dec 22, 2020 0

A 19-year-old University of Ilorin student, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, has ingested poison and died after he was reportedly scammed of N300 million on foreign exchange (FOREX) trading. The student was said to have died on Sunday.…

News

UNILORIN Nollywood Actor, Prof Ayo Akinwale dies at 74

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Sep 14, 2020 0

Prof Ayo Akinwale, a prominent Nollywood actor and lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, has died at 74. SEE ALSO: College Student Throws House Party After Testing Positive for COVID-19 Mr Kunle Akogun,…

Features

Unilorin medical professor suspended for hiding friend’s travel history, exposing doctors,…

John Ogunsemore Apr 7, 2020 0

Prof Alakija Kazeem Salami, a Senior Consultant at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has been suspended for his "unethical conduct in the admission, management and eventual release of the corpse of a suspected COVID-19…

Education

Shocker as University of Ilorin Lecturers Join ASUU Strike

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 11, 2020 0

The University of Ilorin branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have joined the ongoing two week warning strike declared by the national body of the Union on Monday. This development comes as shocking to many as this is…

News

Unilorin Donates Classrooms, Boreholes, Toilets to Herdsmen Community

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Feb 18, 2020 0

The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has handed over three blocks of classrooms, borehole and toilets built for the Fulani Community in Opolo area of Ilorin South Local Government Area. Prof. Bolaji Sule, the Deputy…

Education

Unilorin Wins ‘Top 100 Achievements’ Award

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 27, 2020 0

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) management said the institution has been nominated for the prestigious “Top 100 Achievements 2020” award by the United Kingdom-based International Achievements Forum. According to Unilorin…

Education

UNILORIN Trains 150 Students on Emergency Response to Trauma Patients

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 13, 2020 0

Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) trained 150 undergraduate students of the institution in the best way to render first aid treatment to trauma patients in emergency situations. SEE ALSO: Comedian Lauds Cross…

Breaking

Unilorin Lecturer Invents Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 13, 2020 0

Dr. Abiodun Ajijolakewu, Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, has invented a ‘Double Decker Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker’. SEE ALSO: Customs Set For Aptitude Test…

Education

UNILORIN promotes 968 staff in 2019 promotion exams

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Oct 22, 2019 0

The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) says it has promoted 968 staffs in the 2019 promotion examination. According to UNILORIN Bulletin issued on Monday, the promotion is in a bid to motivate the workforce for more…

Agriculture

Indimi to establish 10,000 hectares of farm at Unilorin

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Dec 10, 2018 0

Oriental Energy Resources Ltd., an oil company, is to establish a commercial farm on the land of University of Ilorin. Towards this, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, the Executive Chairman of the company has sent a delegation to the university…

Education

We Don’t Want Drug Addicts Among Our Staff, Students – Unilorin VC Warns

Fatima Lawal Nov 12, 2018 0

Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has cautioned members of the university community against drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption. Abdulkareem, made the statement on Monday…

Education

We do not charge tuition in Unilorin – Management

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nov 4, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin on Sunday said it does not charge tuition fees in line with the policy of the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by Mr Kunle Akogun, Unilorin Director of Corporate Affairs, misinformation is…

Agriculture

Unilorin earmarks 5,000 hectares of land for commercial farming

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 28, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin, Kwara says it has earmarked 5,000 hectares from its 15, 000 hectares land mass for allocation to interested staff and students for commercial farming. Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, Vice-Chancellor of the…

Education

Unilorin begins screening of 39,711 candidates for post-UTME – Spokesman

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Aug 27, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin has begun screening for its post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the 2018/2019 academic session, with 39, 711 candidates taking part in the exercise. The institution’s Director of Corporate…

News

University of Ilorin Engineers Fabricate Dissecting Tables for Vet Department

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 21, 2018 1

Staff of the Central Workshop, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, have fabricated 10 Dissecting Tables, for the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University. Delivering the…

Education

Unilorin to increase foreign students by 5%

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal May 2, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin, Centre for International Education (CIE), is planning to increase the number of its international students from 300 to at least 1, 500 or 5 per cent. The Director of the Centre for International…

Education

Unilorin 400 level student develops web App to improve healthcare delivery

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Apr 24, 2018 0

Mr Adeshina Taiwo, a 400 Level student of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, has developed a web application aimed at improving Nigeria’s healthcare system. The…

Metro

Best graduating student of UNILORIN dies few days to convocation

Priscilla Oct 17, 2017 0

Oloriegbe Taofeeqah, the best graduating student from the University of Ilorin has reportedly died after complaining of a little pain in her hand. The student who was in Electrical Engineering department died on October, 15, 2017.…

Education

Unilorin Reacts to ASUU’s Terrorist Remarks

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 26, 2017 0

Following remarks by the Academic Staff Union of Universities who called the school a terrorist organization, Unilorin has responded saying such statements are false and unfortunate. Recall that the school was called a terrorist…

Education

Unilorin Is a Terrorist organisation

Seinde Sep 25, 2017 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has labeled the University of Ilorin, a terrorist organization following the contract termination of the Dr. Kayode Afolayan, ASUU chairman of the school. Dr. Afolayan was reported to have…

Education

‘It is not a crime for children to hawk goods’ – UNILORIN Deputy Bursar

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 19, 2017 1

The Deputy Bursar of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has declared that street hawking by children is not a crime, especially if the children do so when they are not meant to be in school. According to him, it was possible for a…

Health & Relationships

Why You Should Stop Killing Mosquitoes – Unilorin Professor

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 6, 2017

Professor of Entomology at the University of Ilorin, Adeolu Ande, has decried killing mosquitoes, saying the insects are friends to humans that deserved to be properly managed. Ande made the statement on Monday in Ilorin in a paper he…

Sports

3rd National Youth Games to hold in Unilorin in September

News Agency of Nigeria Apr 4, 2017

Sept. 7 and Sept. 17th have been approved as dates for the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) to host the third edition of the National Youth Games (NYG). According to the Unilorin Bulletin issued Monday in Ilorin, the dates’ approval as…

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