NIGERIANEWSLITE Update
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has published a list of 67 illegal universities in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed signed a public notice on the NUC website.
The names include those who claim to be affiliates of foreign universities in the country.
In the list below, institutions that have ‘other campuses’ are indicated with “others”; those ‘operating anywhere in Nigeria’ have “anywhere” as suffix.
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra (& others)
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos (& others)
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin (& others)
5. Blacksmith University, Awka (& others)
6. Volta University College, Volta Region, Ghana (& others)
7. Royal University, Izhia in Abakaliki, Ebonyi (& others)
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi (& others)
9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo (& others)
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra (& others)
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue (& others)
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers (& others)
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau (& others)
14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos (& others)
15. Collumbus University, UK (anywhere)
16. Tiu International University, UK (anywhere)
17. Pebbles University, UK (anywhere)
18. London External Studies, UK (anywhere)
19. Pilgrims University (anywhere)
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue (& others)
21. West African Christian University (anywhere)
22. Bolta University College, Aba (& others)
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) – Kaduna illegal campus
24. Western University, Esie, Kwara (& others)
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja (& others)
26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja, Lagos Study Centre
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko in Uyo, Akwa Ibom (& others)
28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin (& others)
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja (& others)
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja (& others)
31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo (& others)
32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo (& others)
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra
35. Open International University, Akure
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
42. Temple University, Abuja
43. Irish University Business School, London (anywhere)
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELEASE NAMES OF THE 27 NEWLY APPOINTED APPEAL COURT JUDGES. - Hope For One Nigeria, Dreamers!
1) Justice P. A. Mahmoud, Benue State
2) Justice F. Ojo, Kwara State
3) Justice I. G. Abundaga Nasarawa State
4) Justice M. B. Idris, Niger State.
5) Justice A. M. Talba, Adamawa State.
6) Justices Kadi M. M. Alkali, Adamawa State.
7) Justice A. I. Adenyangtso, Taraba State.
8] Justice A. S. Umar, Kebbi state.
9) Justice O. Z. Senchi, Kebbi,
10) Justice A. M. Lamido, Sokoto state.
11) Justice B. B. Aliyu, Zamfara state.
12) Justice Ebowei Tobi, Delta State.
13) Justice G.O. Kolawole, Osun State.
14) Justices O. Itodo, Benue state.
15) Justice M. A. Abdul Gafar, Kwara state,
16) Justice D. D. Adeck Nasarawa state.
17) Justice D. G. Mann, Plateau state.
18) Justice D. G. Goji Adamawa state.
19) Justice Kadi U. B. Umar Adamawa state.
20) Justices Y. A. Bashir, Taraba state.
21) Justice Z. B. Abubakar, Kebbi state,
22) Justice I. M. Sani, Kaduna state.
23) Justice F. L. Adamu, Kano state.
24) Justice I. B. Ahmed Katsina state.
25) Justice M Y Uftsha'u, Zamfara state.
26) Justice P. O. Affen, Bayelsa state.
27) Justice O. A. Ipaye, Osun state.
.Breakdown
North.................23
(by far with the lowest or worst JAMB Scores)
South.................4
(by far with the best JAMB Scores)
From the South:
South/. 2;
South/West 2;
South/East 0.
The same educationally disadvantaged North now has the best citizens to be so appointed. What a country!
It seems what divides us is stronger than what unites us. Let's not pretend, Nigeria can't work under a system that allows such a lopsided appointment to hold. Where is the fairness that is expected from the leadership structures? Where are the southern politicians that are supposed to be challenging such systems? It seems they are happy and celebrating the 4 slots that was given to their region.
The governmental system of Nigeria kills the hope for a united country. Even after Buhari is gone, if the system is not charged, Nigeria will never know peace, prosperity and unity, if a president can be allowed to behave like Buhari unopposed or unrestricted.
Lifting People Out Of Poverty And Unemployment Remain Top On My Priority - Ekwunife
By Kingsley Ubani
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife PhD, has restated her commitment towards poverty eradication, noting that the growing number of unemployed graduates in the country should be worrisome to every public office holder and indeed all well meaning Nigerians.
Speaking with some group of journalists on Saturday, July 3, 2021, Ekwunife noted that a greater percentage of phone calls and text messages she receives daily are from people who are either looking for Job or some form of assistance. She said that the reason why she has continued to prioritize employment facilitation and empowerment for the women and youths of her constituency is because of the positive effect it creates on the lives of beneficiaries and their families.
"The level of poverty and unemployment in the country is alarming. It is by far the greatest challenge of our society today. I have facilitated employment for over 150 graduates since I was inaugurated into the 9th Senate. As much as that seems like a drop of water in the ocean, I realized that the only way we can arrest poverty is by using every means within our disposal to fight the menace."
"We have equally completed about 12 standard 3-bedroom bungalows for the indigent with others still under construction. Our empowerment programmes which have been coming in batches is targeted at stimulating business growth. We have so far over 2,000 beneficiaries from the different programmes. Our focus is to leverage on the opportunities available to us at the national assembly to change the lives of as many constituents as possible."
"Besides, we have so many empowerment programmes lined up for the year, most of which are targeted at women and youths. We are equally facilitating roads construction. The roads we flagged off last year are receiving necessary attention, we are hopeful that many of them will be completed this year."
The federal lawmaker further stated the need for government at all levels to focus their policies and programmes towards job creation. According to her, many Nigerian youths are in state of dilemma due to their inability to find meaningful and stable source of income.
Ekwunife who was a governorship aspirant in the just concluded primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the essence of seeking public office is to serve the people. She said that regardless of the outcome of the election, she remains committed to promoting the ideals of good governance, and will continue to deploy all necessary legislative interventions in service to the people of the state.