Things You May Not Know About University Of Ibadan (Number One Will Shock You)

This is a list of very interesting and unknown details about the premier university in Nigeria, U.I which is located in the South-western part of the country.

University of Ibadan, Oyo State

1. University of Ibadan Started as Yaba College, Lagos

The University of Ibadan has her origins in Yaba College (now YabaTech), founded in 1932 in Yaba, Lagos. The Yaba College is the first tertiary educational institute in Nigeria. Yaba College was transferred to Ibadan in 1948. That was when it became the University College of Ibadan. This is the name some of our fathers and grandfathers still call the University of Ibadan till today.

2. UI was founded on its own site in 1948

The University of Ibadan was founded on its own site on 17 November 1948. In late 1963, on the university playing-fields, the Rt. Hon. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria, became the first Chancellor of its independent university. In that year, all remaining ties with the University of London were severed.

On November 17, 1948. Arthur Creech Jones, then the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, led the inauguration ceremony of the institution. The university was originally created as an extension of the University of London and was called University College, Ibadan.

3. UI, the only University founded before Nigeria’s Independence

The University of Ibadan, founded in 1948, is the oldest university in Nigeria and the only institution founded before the country became independent in 1960. The University of Ibadan is a federally- controlled public university located in Ibadan, Oyo State. Other big and popular Universities such asUniversity of Lagos (1962), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1962), University of Benin (1970), University of Port Harcourt (1975), were only established after independence. Now you know, the only true University founded in Nigeria before 1960 is the University of Ibadan.

4. The first Indigenous Vice chancellor of UI was Kenneth Dike

The first Nigerian vice chancellor of the university was Kenneth Dike, after whom the University of Ibadan’s library is named. He is the first indigenous VC of the University. Kenneth Onwika Dike (17 December 1917 – 26 October 1983) was a Nigerian historian. He was a native of Awka, in the eastern Nigeria.

During the Nigerian civil war, he moved to Harvard University, Boston. He was a founder of the Ibadan School that dominated the writing of the History of Nigeria until the 1970s. He is credited with “having played the leading role in creating a generation of African historians who could interpret their own history without being influenced by Eurocentric approaches.

5. Designs of halls of residence are not identical

Did you know that the designs of the halls of residence in the University of Ibadan are not identical? And, just so you know, this is deliberate. Mellanby, Tedder, Kuti, Sultan Bello and Queen Elizabeth II halls – were designed by Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Messrs Watkins Gray and Partners designed Alexander Brown Hall as a part of the overall design of the University College Hospital Complex. Independence and Nnamdi Azikiwe Halls,were designed by Messrs Design Group (Nigeria) Ltd. Obafemi Awolowo Hall was designed by Allied Group of Architects, while Tafawa Balewa and Idia Halls were designed by Messrs Aderele-Omisore- Adebanjo Associates. The Federal Ministry of Works designed the Abdusalami Abubakar Hall.

6. These notable Nigerians attended University of Ibadan

a. Chinua Achebe, author of Things Fall Apart

b. Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General

c. Michael Omolewa, former President of UNESCO General Conference and Ambassador of Nigeria to UNESCO

d. Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State

e. J. P. Clark, Nigerian poet and playwright

f. Wole Soyinka, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature

g. Grace Alele-Williams, first Nigerian woman to become the head (vice-chancellor) of a Nigerian university, the University of Benin

h. William Kumuyi, Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry

i. Ken Saro-Wiwa, Nigerian writer, television producer and environmental activist

j. Farida Mzamber Waziri, Former Executive Chairperson of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

7. University of Ibadan has no catchment area

UI is one of the Federal universities with no catchment areas. Other Universites with no catchment areas are the 3 federal agriculture universities (Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta; Federal University Agriculture Makurdi; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,Umuahia, Abia State), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA),University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Federal University of Petroleum.

Katsina State Governor Launches Goat Empowerment Programme For Katsina Students

The Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari, has launched goat empowerment programme for secondary school students in the state.

Launching the programme at Government Girls Arabic Secondary School, Dutsinma on Saturday, the state commissioner for Education, Halimatu Idris, said the programme was aimed at empowering students to be self-reliant.

The commissioner of Education Professor Halima Idris (in white veil) distributing the goats on behalf of the state governor, Aminu Masari, at GGASS Dutsinma on Saturday, November 11, 2017. 

Mrs Idris, a professor, said the goat empowerment programme was part of the Masari administration’s efforts toward improving the lives of the people and development of education in the state.

She said the state government had selected 20 secondary schools in each of the three senatorial zones for the take-off of the programme.

In August last year, the state government said it purchased 4,500 goats as against 720 reported for its various empowerment programmes.

If Buhari Decides To Be A Life President, We Will All Support Him --- Nigerian Senator Says

The former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, on Saturday, said President Muhammadu Buhari could be a life President of Nigeria, while appreciating him for signing the North Development Commission (NEDC) Bill into law.

The lawmaker, who stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja, expressed faith in President Buhari’s capacity to tackle insurgency to the barest minimum in the Boko Haram devastated geopolitical region.

Commending President Buhari for the kindness he demonstrated to the people of the North East, by supporting the legislation to alleviate the suffering of the people of the region, Ibrahim described the presidential assent as a landmark towards addressing the pathetic plights of the people of the area.

He noted that the signing into law, of the NEDC Bill, was as a result of Buhari’s understanding of the zone, when he served as Military Administrator of Borno State.

“I must commend President Buhari for signing the North East Development Commission Bill into law. I do know that Buhari understands the economy of Northeast having being Military Administrator of the old Borno State, and how the zone has been devastated now. He is also sympathetic to the people,” he added.

Commenting on Buhari’s intention to contest the 2019 presidential election, he expressed his opinion that Buhari could be President all his life.

“On 2019 presidential election, President Buhari can be a life President and we will all support him. If he decides to contest in 2019 on the platform of APC, we will support him to win,” he stated.

Woman Delivers Quadruplets After Over 20 Years Of No Child | Photos

It was Joy Unlimited for the family of Mr & Mrs Ajala and their relatives when the Lord Visited them with great bundles of Joy. On a bright afternoon on the 3rd of November, 2017 , the quadruplets consisting of 3 girls and 1 boy were successfuly delivered. It should be noted that this family has been waiting on God for issue of the womb for more than 20 years. The mill of God grinds slowly but surely. And God rules the affairs of those who trust in Him.

Thank the Lord for us.

Come and join us to celebrate.

After 5 Years, Court Finds Jim Iyke Guilty Orders Him To Pay Hajiya Habiba N15.7m

There seems to be an update on case between Jim Iyke and Nigerian socialite, Hajiya Habiba who reportedly accused the Nigerian actor of allegedly defrauding her of over N15 million.

According to online reports, after allegedly dodging the court for 5 years, Jim Iyke has been found guilty N15.7 million fraud and has been ordered to repay the money to Habiba.

Here is the judgement delivered by a sitting court in Abuja on October 19th; Let me take you back and refresh your memories on this story/case.

In an interview with NigerianFilms on how she met Jim Iyke and what really happened, Habiba had this to say;

HOW DID YOU MEET JIM IYKE?

HABIBA: You see I don’t know any Jim Iyke before I met him in farmers market with two of his friends Victor and Solomon.

They asked for my number which I didn’t know off head, as I just returned from UK and got the sim card. So I said I don’t know my number before anything Jim grab my hand set from my hand and dallied his number from mine, that was the beginning of the night mare.

Before you know it he in a month he has bombarded me with his family members mom,dad,sisters, his girlfriend then Ketura Hamilton and told me she was pregnant for him but they lost the baby in July 2011.

'Why President Buhari Sent Soldiers To ‘Assassinate Me’ – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that the soldiers who held him hostage in his house were acting on the order of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kanu claimed that Buhari gave the “Hausa, Fulani” soldiers’ order to assassinate him because he “strongly believe” and fight for the “liberation of Biafran people.”

Speaking through IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a statement sent to DAILY POST, Kanu claimed that the Nigerian Army in a bid to perfect the assassination plot had attacked his convoy at “Ubakala junction on his way for an official assignment.”

The statement reads, “We the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s leadership worldwide under the command and leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the director Radio and Biafra television wish to bring to the attention of well-meaning Nigerians and the entire world that Nigeria Government led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari and his core Hausa fulani dominated jihadist army and Police in Nigerian uniforms have been drafted to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s house in Afaraukwu Ibeku Umuahia Abia State.

“The jihadist soldiers in Nigerian Army and Police uniforms surrounded our leader’s house today been 12th September 2017 with the instructions from Major General Muhammadu Buhari and those cabals in Aso Rock to assassinate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other IPOB members who strongly believe and fight in the struggle for the liberation of Biafran people.

“Right now, there is much tensions in Umuahia, the home town of Mazi Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Nigerian federal high in collaboration with the federal government of Nigeria led by Major General Muhammadu Buhari seized Kanu’s traveling documents because they wanted to kill him in Nigeria, this they have shown. But the killing of unarmed civilians in Biafranland including Mazi Nnamdi Kanu must not be accepted by Biafrans both home and in diaspora.

“The Nigerian soldiers drafted to Biafranland to assassinate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other members of IPOB mainly came from the core North of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebby, Gigawa, Kano, Kaduna and Kastina states. On 10th September been Sunday the Nigerian Army killed our members in Umuahia, yesterday been Monday 11th of September 2017 the jihadist soldiers in Nigerian Army uniform attacked Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s convoy at Ubakala junction on his way going for an official assignment. The Nigerian Army fired live bullets at his vehicle including his convoy.”

The statement said the Operation Python Dance exercise had turned the once peace region of South East into a dangerous zone.

This was as IPOB claimed that Buhari ordered soldiers under the exercise to harass and intimidate Igbos donning Biafra insignias.

“It’s a pity that in a democratic setting like this one in Nigeria can turn South Eastern Region into a war. Precisely the peaceful area of Ubakala junction, Isi Gate and Ibeku Nnamdi Kanu’s home town has become a dangerous zone since the declaration of infamous OPERATION PYTHON DANCE in the south East.

“We are on the know that Hausa-Fulani jihadist terrorists in Nigerian military uniform and regalia were sent by Major General Muhammadu to intimidate, harass and kill Biafrans in large numbers and not to fight kidnappers, armed robbers and cultists.

“The Operation Python Dance 11 are now seriously embarking on forceful abduction of Biafrans, brutalizing any anybody seen with Biafra insignia whether it is in your vehicle or houses. IPOB is putting the world on notice that the Nigerian Hausa-Fulani dominated government in a well organised plan to kill our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Biafrans through the lunching of OPERATION PYTHON DANCE 11 in the south Eastern part of Nigeria.

“These plots to assassinate our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in a broad daylight will trigger a catastrophic situation in Nigeria and parts of Nigeria, if they succeed in their evil plots,” the statement added.

“My Arrest Was A Call From God” – Singer Dammy Krane

Nigerian Musician, Dammy Krane who was recently arrested in Maimi and charged to court for theft, credit card, and identity fraud has come to his snap chat page to declared that his arrest was a call from God.

The singer faced nine felony charges in Miami-Dade criminal court for credit card forgery and grand theft, but the case has since been dismissed