Henry Oladele

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I thought I failed in life - LASU best student Isioma

2 weeks ago | pmnewsnigeria.com | Isa Isawade |Henry Oladele

By Henry OladeleMiss Isioma Nwosu, the overall best student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session, says she thought she had failed in life when she could not secure admission to study medicine and surgery. Nwosu, who graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.93 from the department of biochemistry, made this known in her valedictory speech at the 28th convocation ceremony of LASU.
Minister of Education urges youths to shape Nigeria's future

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Tuesday in Lagos, described graduates as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s future, saying that the youth hold the power to shape the nation’s direction. Alausa said this while delivering the convocation lecture at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo campus, as part of the university’s 28th convocation ceremony.
LASU prays for peace, performs coconut breaking ritual

2 weeks ago | iyamagazine.com | Henry Oladele

The Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday held its symbolic coconut breaking ceremony, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among students. The Vice-Chancellor(V-C), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 28th convocation ceremony.
How multi-faceted approach can tackle out-of-school syndrome — Educationists | Nigeria News Headlines Today

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Henry Oladele

59 total views todayBy Henry OladeleAn educationist, Dr Tokunbo Yakubu-Oyinloye, has called on the federal and state governments to establish more schools to accommodate more out-of-school children across the country. Yakubu-Oyinloye, Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Service (FEQAS), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. “The federal and state governments will have to come together to see how more schools will be established,” she said.
How multi-faceted approach can tackle out-of-school syndrome — Educationists - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Henry Oladele |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Lydia Beshel |Muhyideen Jimoh

By Henry OladeleAn educationist, Dr Tokunbo Yakubu-Oyinloye, has called on the federal and state governments to establish more schools to accommodate more out-of-school children across the country. Yakubu-Oyinloye, Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Service (FEQAS), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. “The federal and state governments will have to come together to see how more schools will be established,” she said.
Leadership deficit fuels Nigeria’s troubles – Don - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Henry Oladele |Folashade Adeniran |Tosin Kolade |Muhyideen Jimoh

By Henry OladeleProf. Femi Badejo, an academic and writer, says Nigeria’s problems are rooted in a leadership deficit, urging citizens to embrace better conduct and improved leadership standards. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his 70th birthday on Saturday, Badejo noted that poor leadership remains the nation’s major hurdle to progress.
UNILAG confirms Lesi as Deputy VC

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Henry Oladele

News Express |12th Mar 2025 | 11UNILAG Deputy VC Development Services, Prof Foluso LesiUNILAG Deputy VC Development Services, Prof Foluso LesiBy HENRY OLADELEThe University of Lagos (UNILAG) Governing Council has confirmed appointment of Prof. Foluso Lesi as the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services). The confirmation is sequel to Lesi’s election by the senate of the university. This is contained in a statement displayed on UNILAG’s website on Tuesday.
UNILAG confirms Lesi as Deputy VC

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Henry Oladele

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Governing Council has confirmed appointment of Prof. Foluso Lesi as the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services). The confirmation is sequel to Lesi’s election by the senate of the university. This is contained in a statement displayed on UNILAG’s website on Tuesday. “The Governing Council of UNILAG, at its meeting on March 3, confirmed the appointment of Prof. Foluso Lesi as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services). “Prof.
Ramos-Horta urges Nigeria to prioritise trade, technology, diplomacy

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Taiye E. Olayemi |Henry Oladele |Folashade Adeniran |Philip Yatai

By Taiye Olayemi and Henry OladelePresident Ramos-Horta of Timor‑Leste, Southeast Asia, has urged Nigeria to leverage its significant resources to shape its future in international trade, technology and diplomacy. Ramos-Horta made the call during a symposium organised in honour of a diplomat, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, on his 70th birthday on Tuesday in Lagos.
LASU calls for justice as prophet kills 28-year-old graduate for ritual

1 month ago | iyamagazine.com | Henry Oladele

The Lagos State University (LASU), on Tuesday, called for timely justice over the death of one of its recent graduates, Mr. Adedamola Ogunbode, popularly known as Horlar. The university said this in a statement by Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, its Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “The university management is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ogunbode, a recent graduate of LASU.