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Prof. Akinwumi Assumes office as 3rd VC of Federal University Lokoja.

The new Vice - Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi, assume  office with an assurance to build on his predecessors foundation with fund generation and making FUL one of the top ten ranking University in Africa as his utmost agenda . This was made known at the inauguration ceremony that started with a long walk from the gate of the university's permanent site which attracted lots of well-wisher including traditional rulers. In his welcoming address, the registrar of the school, Mr. Suleman Usman Obansa welcomed all who were in attendance and assured the new VC of the University community commitment to work hand in hand to making sure that the school become an enviable place for all. Prof. Akinwumi in his inaugural address plegded his commitment to make Federal University Lokoja a Datahub of kogi State, adding that students will be equipped with the skills and competency to operate in a digital - driven society. "We...

#EndSARS Protesters Storms Lekki Tollgate Amidst Heavy Security Presence.

Youths in Lagos under the auspices of  #OccupyLekkiTollgate and #EndSARS on Saturday where at the popular lekki tollgate in Lagos amidst the presence of heavy security personnel . According to reports, the protesters who where seen in their numbers have made it clear that the protest will hold at the lekki Tollgate adding that the presence of the security operatives was to only ensure peace in the cause of the protest. " We are not going to be violent.No government has the right to stop a peaceful protest. We are not discouraged by the armed security men. We are out to pass a message that bad governance in Nigeria must stop".said Wise Man. It was gardered that the protesters has promised to hold the protest in line with COVID-19 protocols and in the most peaceful manner.