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University of Ibadan matriculates 4,215 students from over 22,000 applicants

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The University of Ibadan (UI), has officially matriculated 4,215 students into its undergraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The matriculation ceremony took place at the university’s International Conference Centre on Wednesday, where the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, addressed the new students, urging them to pursue excellence and uphold the university’s legacy of integrity and discipline.

“Strive for excellence, demonstrate good character and discipline, leverage available opportunities, engage in community service, uphold integrity, and avoid plagiarism and exam malpractice,” he charged.

Providing insights into the admission process, Professor Adebowale described the admitted students as the “champions of the champions,” highlighting the competitive nature of gaining admission into Nigeria’s premier university.

“Nearly 22,000 candidates applied to the University of Ibadan through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), including both UTME and Direct Entry applicants from within and outside the country,” he revealed.

He further explained that 11,912 candidates met the required 200-point UTME threshold and sat for the university’s Post-UTME screening.

“Of these, 7,017 candidates scored 50 per cent and above. Ultimately, 4,411 students were admitted through UTME, while 238 gained admission via Direct Entry,” the vice-chancellor stated.
“Out of the staggering 22,000 applicants, only 4,215 were cleared to become bonafide students of the University of Ibadan.”
Ahead of the matriculation, the university held a two-day orientation programme for the newly admitted students, focusing on character development, academic excellence, campus engagement, and student safety.

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Sabinus’ Sister Gets Called to the Nigerian Bar

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Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Emmanuel Ejekwu, aka Sabinus, has taken to social media to celebrate a major milestone in his family, his younger sister, Hachi Ejekwu, has been called to the Nigerian Bar.

In a heartwarming and hilarious video shared on his Instagram page, Sabinus beamed with pride as he showcased his sister in her full legal regalia, exuding confidence and joy.

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“God said hold my cup” – Unilag Law Graduate Celebrates First Class, Emerges Top 10 Nationwide

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A newly called-to-bar law graduate, Austine Orimoloye, is trending online after sharing her inspiring journey from law school dream to national recognition.

In a post shared on X, Austine announced that she not only bagged a First Class but also ranked 10th out of 7,134 candidates in Nigerian Law School results. She also emerged 2023 Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.

“Prayed and prepared for a first class but God literally said hold my cup,” she wrote, celebrating the big win.

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Panic among Ondo varsity students over missing colleagues

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The student community of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has been thrown into a state of panic following the mysterious disappearance of two of their colleagues.

The whereabouts of the students, Andrel Okah of the Department of History and International Studies, and John Abba of the Department of Economics, who were last seen two weeks ago, have caused fear and despair among their coursemates.

Both students are in 200-level, and according to close friends, all efforts to reach them via their phones have been unsuccessful. This has raised particular concern, as they are known for their regular attendance at classes and academic activities.

According to a fellow student, who identified himself as Ajibola, the two students have not been seen on campus for the past two weeks, behaviour he described as highly unusual, hence the growing anxiety.

He said, “We don’t even know if it is a case of kidnapping or something else. The two of them are very close, though. But efforts to reach them through their phones have repeatedly failed. Their sudden disappearance is giving us concerns. The students’ community is already worried and also agitated.”

Expressing frustration over what he described as a lack of urgency from the relevant authorities, Ajibola noted that, although the matter had been reported to both the university management and the police, no concrete action had yet been taken.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the institution, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, stated that the police had already been informed of the development by the university.

Similarly, the spokesperson for the state police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the matter had been reported and was under investigation.

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