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UI Matriculates 4,649 Students

  …VC urges freshers to uphold excellence and integrity The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially welcomed 4,649 newly admitted students into various academic programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. The matriculation ceremony, held on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan, brought together university officials, parents, and well-wishers to celebrate the students’ formal entry into the institution. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, disclosed that 11,912 candidates participated in the university’s post-UTME screening after meeting the minimum 200 UTME score requirement.  Out of this number, 7,017 scored 50 per cent and above, with 4,411 gaining admission through UTME and 238 through the Direct Entry route. Professor Adebowale congratulated the matriculants and urged them to uphold the university’s legacy of excellence, integrity, discipline, and resilience. He encouraged them to take advantage of the institution’...

Akande Sadipe Congratulates Muslims At Eid-el-Kabir

Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria for marking another Eid-el-Kabir, a very important celebration in the Islamic faith.

Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in a message, said the festivity provides a special opportunity for Muslims to reflect on their faith and also reach out to people of other faiths and humanity at large.

She said Eid al-Adha, is known as the Festival of Sacrifice; a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

Hon. Akande-Sadipe who Chairs the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges appealed to Nigeraians to emulate Prophet Ibrahim, urging them to embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that the holy day represents.

In the spirit of Eid al-Adha, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my Muslim brothers and sisters as we celebrate this auspicious occasion. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

“As we commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command, let us also embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that this holy day represents”, she said.

“I pray that this Eid brings abundant wealth, good health, and countless blessings to all. May your homes be filled with joy, your hearts with peace, and your lives with prosperity. Let us use this time to strengthen our bonds of unity and extend our hands to those in need, ensuring that the spirit of Eid reaches every corner of our community.”

“On this sacred day, let us remember the less fortunate and strive to spread kindness and generosity. Together, we can build a society grounded in compassion, understanding, and mutual respect.”

“Eid Mubarak to all, and may the blessings of this joyous occasion illuminate our lives and guide us towards a brighter, more harmonious future

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