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MONDAY May 27, 2013 VOL. 5 NO. 76

A Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331

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EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. M. A. Adedimeji (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. L. A. Azeez,Mrs. F. R. Aliyu-Ibrahim, Mrs. R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

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Falana decries high cost of justice in Nigeria

Quadri blames politicians for religious crises

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Professor of Islamic Studies at the Universityof Ilorin, Yasir Anjola Quadri, has blamed therecurring religious crises in the country on

politicians who, he said, are fond of manipulatingreligion for personal gains.

Prof. Quadri made this observation lastThursday (May 23, 2013) while delivering the 133Inaugural Lecture of the University.

In the lecture, entitled “All in the Name of God”,the scholar revealed that the sect is not anagent of Islam and that its demands and mode ofoperation are far from being Islamic.

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adical Lagos lawyer and civil rights activist, Mr.Femi Falana, has observed that contrary togeneral impression, the judiciary is not the last

hope of the common man in the country, lamenting thatthe high cost of justice has made it inaccessible to thepoor.

Mr. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),

made this observation last Wednesday (May 23, 2013)while delivering a lecture during the launch of theAnnualLaw Journal of the Law Students' Society, University ofIlorin, , in honour of Mrs. Folake Solanke, thefirst female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

The Jurist

…as Unilorin Law students honour first female SAN

ACTIVIST: Mr. Falana presenting his lecture lastWednesday

GRAND DON: Prof. Quadri delivering his lecture

Dignitaries storm Unilorin as CILSconference beginsSale of sweet orange seedlingsMobolaji wins UK journal'sOutstanding Paper AwardUnilorin expels 43 studentsKeep-fit exercise holds SaturdayHow to promote research output– OloyedeUnilorin Library goes World Wide WebRegistrar assures Unilorin FM of totalsupportPerforming Arts now a hot cake– Akinwale

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Mrs. Folake Solanke (left) with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (MS), Prof. Y. M. Fakunle, during the

launch of the Unilorin Law Students Society'sJournal in honour of the first female SAN in

Nigeria last Wednesday

Justice Mustapha Akanbi delivering his address atthe Law Students' Journal launch last Wednesday

The President, Statistics Students Association,University of Ilorin, Mr. Anifowoshe Olaitan,presenting a souvenir to Dr. Tunde Adekola,

the guest speaker, at a public lecture organisedby the Association

L-R: The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr.Kunle Akogun; the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi; andthe Unilorin FM Station Manager, Mr. AbdulGaniyuDurodola, during a courtesy visit to the Registrar by

staff members of the radio station

L-R: The immediate past Registrar, Mrs.Olufolake Oyeyemi, the Deji of Akure, Oba AdebiyiAdesida Afunbiowo ll and Olori Dr. (Mrs.) Adesida

during the Cocoa/Bitumen and Awards Dayorganised by Ondo State Students Association

Dr. Laoye Adegoke, who represented the guestspeaker, Mr Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), presenting his

address during the Cocoa/Bitumen and Awards Daycelebration

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdualGaniyuAmbali, reading the citation of Prof. Quadri at

the 133rd Inaugural Lecture last Thursday

Prof. and Mrs. Quadri with the Principal Officersof the University and Deans before the Inaugural

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(Contd. from front page)Continue to purge the judiciary, CJN told

In the lecture, entitled “The Anti-Corruption Warin the Nigerian Judiciary: How Far? How Well?”, Mr.Falana noted that apart from the fact that the commonman is economically disabled from having a field day incourt, the constitution, he said, has ousted the jurisdictionof the court to adjudicate on the provisions of theFundamental Objectives and Directive Principle of theState Policy which have guaranteed the socio-economicrights of the Nigerian people.

“No doubt the judiciary has contributed to theprotection of political and civil rights, but as such rightsare meaningless to the majority of the poor disadvantagedcitizens, the courts should use their judicial powers todefend and promote socio-economic rights,” Mr. Falanasuggested.

He added that if Nigerian judges are not preparedto re-invent the wheel like their Indian counterparts havedone by making socio-economic rights justifiablethrough judicial activism, they should be prepared todiscard the reactionary doctrine of in order toallow public interest litigators to enforce the very manywelfare laws that have been enacted by the Parliament.He stressed that these laws are now being breached withimpunity by the government.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria commended theappointment of Justice Maryam Aloma Mukhtar as theChief Justice of Nigeria despite what he called a “dubiousmeans to promote her to irrelevance.”

He commended Justice Mukhtar for repositioningthe National Judicial Council to take up the urgent task of

restoring confidence in the judiciary, expressing the hopethat the heads of the various courts and the Nigerian BarAssociation (NBA) would monitor and drive the reformagenda of the CJN in order to restore the confidence of theNigerian people in the courts.

Mr. Falana said, “In a country where impunity hasbecome the order of the day, the forces of darkness thathave profited maximally from the judicial rot areunderstandably not comfortable with the courage anddetermination of the Chief Justice to clean out theAngeanstable in the judiciary.” He therefore urged the CJN toforge ahead with the purging to enhance the image of thejudiciary and lead to the restoration of the confidence ofNigerians in the institution.

The Chairman of the occasion, Justice MustaphaAkanbi (rtd.), described Mrs. Solanke as a woman ofgreat ability and a good lawyer who has done much for thecountry. The pioneer Chairman of the ICPC furthertasked the students to emulate her.

Also speaking, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.AbdulGaniyu Ambali, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Service), Prof. Y. M. Fakunle,commended the lawyers for doing their things in alearned way.

The acting Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. I. A. Abikanin his own remarks, noted that the quality of the journalhas never waned since the past 18 years.

In her address, the honoree, Mrs. Solanke,expressed gratitude to the students for choosing topublish the journal in her honour.

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Dignitaries from all walks of life have arrived theUniversity of Ilorin for the first National Conferenceof the Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), the opening

ceremony of which holds today (Monday, May 27,2013) at theUniversityAuditorium, beginning from 10.00a.m.

The ceremony, which holds under the Chairmanshipof the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice S.M.A.Belgore, will feature a keynote address presentation by Hon.Justice Mustapha Akanbi (rtd.) on the conference theme,''Ilorin: History, Culture and Lessons of Peaceful Co-existence'' and a lead paper presentation by Prof. D.O.S. Noibi

on ''Ethno-religious Plurality and Harmonious Co-existence inNigeria: The Ilorin Lessons”.

During the conference, which has attracted severalpaper presenters, Prof. Isaac Albert will also make a leadpresentation tomorrow at 10.00a.m. on '' Re-thinking PeacefulCo-existence in a Multi-Cultural Setting''.

The Chief Host is the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.AbdulGaniyu Ambali while the Host is the Director, CILS,Prof. A.G.A.S Oladosu. The conference ends on Wednesday(May 29, 2013).

Sale of sweet orange seedlings

The Faculty of Agriculture will in June sell some sweet orange seedlings at and per seedlingdepending on the budded stock and age.

Interested members of the University community should please contact the Dean's Secretary, Faculty ofAgriculture from now till 29 May, 2013.

Collection of seedlings will start from June 10, 2013 at the Teaching and Research Farms (Horticultural Unit).

N600 N1,000

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Boko Haram sect unIslamic – Quadri

Submitting that the group is the handiwork of thedestructive Nigerian politicians, Prof. Quadri said that ifthe country must know peace, “the Nigerian politiciansmust resolve to achieve it not through the manipulation ofreligion but by becoming nation builders.”

The lecturer identified other causes of religiouscrises in the country as ethnicity, unhealthy competition,rivalry, fear of domination or extermination, aggressiveapproach to evangelism, impunity, selfishness, mistrust,suspicion, ignorance and intolerance.

In the well-received lecture, Prof. Quadri said“Nigerians need to tolerate one another and respect thereligious teachings of one another as long as suchteachings do not infringe on other Nigerians' rights.

“Nigerians need mutual understanding to movethe country forward. Everybody needs to enjoy religiousfreedom guaranteed by Section 38 of the 1999 NigerianConstitution, just as everybody is free to propagatehis/her religion within a reasonable limit withoutattempting to force one's religion either overtly orcovertly on others.

“The recent attacks on places of worship, wantondestruction of valuable properties and killing of Nigeriansby that camouflage as an Islamicorganization call for a critical examination. From allindications, the group is not an Islamic organization. Itsdemands and mode of operation are far from beingIslamic.”

Espousing religious tolerance as the first steptowards harmonious co-habitation of all religious groups,the eminent scholar explained that the Prophet of Islam,Prophet Muhammad, granted freedom of worship to theChristians and instructed Muslims to protect them.

Prof. Quadri called on Nigerians to study religionin order to understand God and discover the purpose oftheir existence, saying that Nigerians need to cultivate thespirit of live and let live in order to stop the incessantethno-communal-religious crises in the country.

Accusing the mass media in the country of not

living above board in addressing the issue of religiouscrisis, the former Dean of Arts, University of Ilorin, saidthe media have “been part of the problem rather thanmake attempt to solve it.”

He noted that “hardly would a day pass withoutmany of the print media publishing one negative report orthe other on Shari ah depicting it in cartoons asunprogressive law and agent of disintegration in thecountry.”

He also urged the government to solve theproblem of poverty in the country by creating meaningfuljobs for the idle youth to discourage them from being usednegatively and counselled parents to take proper care oftheir children especially the disabled ones in order not topush them to the street to beg for alms.

He said, “The high unemployment rate in thecountry is a factor responsible for the disturbing level ofpoverty among Nigerians. The youths in particular areidle; they must be rescued from the devil's worship ofarmed robbery, kidnapping and terrorism. Governmentmust find solution by creating meaningful jobs andempowering the youths in order to be positively engaged.The wide gap between the rich and the poor must bebridged to enable all experience peace and tranquility inthe Nigerian society.”

The erudite scholar blamed what he called theindiscriminate practice of polygyny among NigerianMuslims for the scourge in the northern part ofthe country.

He then urged Islamic groups and organisations toeducate Muslims on the requirements a Muslim mustmeet before going into polygamy, stressing that “anyMuslim who does not meet them should not be allowed tomarry more than one wife.”

The lecture was attended by traditional rulers,former Vice-Chancellors, serving and retired justices, theclergy as well as past and current students of Prof.Quadri.

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Mobolaji wins UK journal’s Outstanding Paper Award

The acting Head, Department of Economics,University of Ilorin, Dr. Hakeem IsholaMobolaji, has won the 2013 edition of the

Emerald Journals Outstanding PaperAward.In a letter notifying Dr. Mobolaji of the award, the

organisers, Emerald Literati Network of the UnitedKingdom, said, "Every year, Emerald invites eachjournal's Editorial Team to nominate what they believehas been that title's Outstanding Paper and I am pleased toinform you that your article entitled “Fighting

Corruption: An Expectation Augmented Approach”,published in Journal, has been chosen as anOutstanding Paper Award Winner at theLiterati NetworkAwards for Excellence 2013.”

"The award winning papers are chosen followingconsultation amongst the journal's Editorial Team, manyof whom are eminent academics or practitioners.

"Your paper has been selected as it was one of themost impressive pieces of work the team has seenthroughout 2012.”

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The University of Ilorin has expelled 43 students for various acts of misconduct. A memo signed by the DeputyRegistrar, Students Affairs, Mrs. K. W. Sallee and made available to listed the expelled studentsas follows:

Unilorin Bulletin,

Unilorin expels 43 students

S/N MATRIC. NO. NAME DEPARTMENT

1 08/66MH155 ADEDIGBA, K. Aderonke Sociology

2 06/66MC052 AKINPELU, Akeem Business Administration

3 03/66MH023 AKINTOKUN, O. Kafayat History

4 07/66MH028 ALAYA, F. Idris Sociology

5 06/66MD108 EBOFIN, Sunday Economics

6 05/30GC064 GBAJUMO, O. Ahmed Electrical Engineering

7 07/15CI019 HUSSEIN, I. Salaudeen Religions

8 07/10AC167 LAWAL, A. Ganiyu Agriculture

9 07/30GD086 OHNORAKPO K. Alex Mechanical Engineering

10 07/30GD088 OJO, Redeemed Mechanical Engineering

11 06/66MC069 OKEOWO, Olusola Business Administration

12 06/66MB065 OLAYIWOLA, A. Oluwatosin Finance

13 09/25OY113 OLORUNMOLA, P. Zacheus Arts and Social Science Education

14 06/66MC190 OSUOLALE, Saheed Business Administration

15 03/15CA060 RABIU, T. Olarewaju History

16 06/66MC203 SODIQ, R. Shola Business Administration

17 08/25OA038 OLUWADARE, Bamidele Human Kinetics and Health Education

18 06/66MC309 SAKIRU, L. Abiola Business Administration

19 07/55EK104 OLUBUNMI, A. Omofolarin Zoology

20 10/66MH015 ADELE, Wasiu Sociology

21 07/55EA015 ADESOKAN, A. Adesina Geology

22 09/55EA014 ADEYEYE, Adewale Geology

23 07/15CD021 ADOJUTELEGAN A. Olaniyi English

24 06/30EC067 AYANDA, I. Demilade Computer Science

25 06/66MC277 IMOBIYE, M. Ogbomoano Business Administration

26 06/55EC112 ISSA, S. Namad Computer Science

27 03/10AC118 KADRI, F. Akeem Statistics

28 08/52HA167 OLANREWAJU, S. Lekan Computer Science

29 11/10AC094 DAMISA, O. Emmanuel Agriculture

30 09/66MB051 JIMOH, SoliuAyinde Accounting and Finance

31 08/15CA001 ABDULKADIR, Z. Adenike History

32 07/48KC072 GODFREY, A. Ajabiowe Zoology

33 09/15CC038 PEARCE, A. Babajide Linguistics

34 08/55EK009 OLADIMEJI, O. Samuel Zoology

35 11/52HL021 SESAY, Victor Femi Computer Science

36 10/15CH034 ODUGBEMI, J. Abiodun Religions

37 09/25OA018 IBRAHIM, OlayemiAdedeji Human Kinetics

38 09/55EG165 AWOYEMI, AriyoAina Statistics

39 09/52HJ006 ADEBAYO, R. Romoke Library and Information Science

40 10/52HA062 ADEBAYO, A. Ijidakinro Computer Science

41 10/15EJ014 COLLINS, O. Oladunjoye Religions

42 07/55EB016 AKANJI, O. Olasunkanmi Mathematics

43 08/25OS021 ONIFADE, Abdulrasheed Arts and Social Science Education

Keep-fit exercise holds Saturday

The next Keep-fit Exercise for staff and students of the University of Ilorin will hold on Saturday, June 1, 2013.According to the organizers, the exercise will kick off at the University Main Gate at 7.00 a.m prompt and

terminate at the Second Practising Football Pitch of the University Stadium.

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How to promote research output – OloyedeBy Fatima Abubakre

Aformer Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University,Osogbo, Prof. Hussein OB. Oloyede, hasstressed the need for collaborative research and

appropriate mentorship among scientists and researcherswhich would lead to a better research focus.

Prof. Oloyede made the call on Friday May 17,2013 while speaking at the academic seminar organisedby the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology(NISEB), University of Ilorin chapter.

In his paper, entitled “Towards Conducting aSuccessful Research in Experimental Biology”, theformer Vice-Chancellor, who was the guest speaker, said,Mentorship is very important and it is not synonymous

to spoon feeding; it is about guidance because the peoplewho are coming in don't have any idea of what is expectedof them. Many a times when it comes to the issue ofresearch, they don't know how to do it; so the onus is onthe senior colleagues in that department to train and guidethem appropriately as to what is right. If you do that, youare likely to have a better focus in research.”

Emphasising the importance of research to thefunctions of a University, the don advocated an enabling

environment for researchers to flourish so that they couldcontribute to the economy of the nation.

He called on the government to tackle thechallenge of epileptic power supply, provideinfrastructure and adequate funding for postgraduatestudies through research grants and well equippedlaboratories coupled with improved stocking of reagents.

Prof. Oloyede, who called for improvedrelationship between universities and research institutesacross the country, commended the Department ofBiochemistry in the University of Ilorin for itsoutstanding successes in research, attributing it toimparting appropriate knowledge, mentoring, exemplaryleadership and the creation of an enabling environmentfor its students.

He said, “The Department, using its seniorcolleagues, creates the enabling environment for thejunior colleagues and mentors them appropriately. Theissue of pursuing postgraduate studies is taken seriously,right from the time of commencement and ensuring thatthe candidate completes the program as and when duewithout sacrificing quality.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Unilorin Library goes World Wide Web

The University of Ilorin library intends to test run its newly installed Online PublicAccess Catalogue (OPAC)facility. Members of the University community are therefore encouraged to log on through their mobilephone or computer to either:

a. Click on libraryb. Click on OPAC andc. Click on “Search Library Catalogue” or

To view the library resources, type your search term e.g. Title, Author, Subject or Topic in the dialogue boxTo view your profile as a registered user, LOG IN with your details

Login: SurnamePassword: Library registration number (student)

Staff file number (staff)Please, send any feedback/suggestions to:[email protected] Dr. J. S. Omoniyi, University Librarian, [email protected] Mr. A. K. Martey, Deputy Librarian (ESS) [email protected] Mr. George Eromosele, Systems Analyst [email protected] Mrs. Olabisi Adesina, Principal Library Officer 08160602278Thank you.

University Librarian

1. www.unilorin.edu.ng

2. www.unilorinlibopac.org.ng:8001

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Unilorin Upper Basic School

Registrar assures Unilorin FM of total supportBY Mustafa Abubakar

Performing Arts now a hot cake – Akinwale

With the evolution of the Nigerianentertainment industry into one of the mostlucrative sectors of the nation's economy, a

University of Ilorin don, Prof. Ayobami Akinwale, hasurged parents and guardians who still show disdain forthe Performing Arts as a chosen profession to have achange of heart.

The theatre sociologist and Professor ofPerforming Arts, who explained the reason behind therush for training programmes of the Performing Arts,said, “It is the only professional course in the Faculty ofArts.”

Prof. Akinwale made this observation whilespeaking with on the recent honourgiven him inAbuja during the launch of a book written by

one of his former students, CollinsAdeyemi.He said, “We have gone far beyond the Baba Sala

and Ogunde era; the world is moving and the industry isalso moving. It was in those days when eyes were blindthat people believed that Performing Arts is not a course,but today we are battling with students, a remarkabledifference from those days when we were looking forstudents.”

Prof. Akinwale who commended the bookwritten by one of his former

student, Collins Adeyemi, disclosed that the alumnus isthe first to document experiences and major issuessurrounding his work as a Director of Ceremonies. Henoted that the award given him during the launch of thebook inAbuja was in honour of the author's mentors.

Unilorin Bulletin

'Director of Ceremonies',

By Fatima Abubakre

Admission! Admission!! Admission!!!

Admission forms into University Upper Basic School, University of Ilorin for 2013/2014 Academic Session arenow available in the school at N500.00 only.

Vacancies exist in Basic 7 (JSS 1) and Basic 8 (JSS 2).– 6 June, 2013

Unilorin Upper Basic School9.00 a.m. Prompt

Entrance ExaminationVenue:Time:

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The Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mr.Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, has assured membersof the University radio station, Unilorin 89.3 FM,

of his total support to place the station where it should be.Mr. Obafemi disclosed this on Tuesday, May 14,

2013 while receiving members of staff of the radio station,who were in his office to congratulate him on his recentappointment.

Expressing his appreciation for the visit, which hedescribed as the first of its kind by any Unit in theUniversity since his appointment, the Registrar disclosedthat he considered himself a member of the Unilorin FMand the Directorate of Corporate Affairs' family becauseas a trained journalist and public relations person, his firstduty post on joining the services of Unilorin was the thenInformation Unit.

Mr. Obafemi pointed out that the visit was anindication that his professional colleagues have not

abandoned him.The Registrar said that journalism is a profession

that one cannot say one knows it all and that if one is nottrained there is no way one can grow, stressing thattraining cannot be compromised.

Earlier in his remarks, the Deputy Director, CorporateAffairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, who led the staff members tothe Registrar's Office, said that the visit was tocongratulate Mr. Obafemi “on your well-deservedappointment, wish you well and assure you that the entirestaff members of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs aresolidly behind you in your onerous task of moving theUniversity forward.”

Also speaking, the Station Manager of the UnilorinFM, Mr. Abdulganiyu Durodola requested for theapproval of more staff for on-the-job training to properlyequip them to be able to face the challenges of modernbroadcasting.


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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST

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Centre for Research Development and

In-House Training (CREDIT)

2013 Veterinary and Pre-Veterinary Academic Scholarship in USA

The Dog Fence DIY scholarship is to assist pre- veterinary and veterinary students with theireducation. Students who are enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme, anundergraduate biology or pre-veterinary studies programme or the equivalent can apply. The award amount is$2,000.

To apply, applicants must submit 2,000 words essay on “How to Be a Better Pet-Owner” [email protected]

Students should include their name, academic institution and course of study.

Deadline: June 1, 2013

RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Academic Transcript 281,000.00

Scroll 13,000.00

Order of Proceedings 18,250.00

Academic Gown 12,250.00

Change of Course 25,000.00

Contractor Registration Fees 10,000.00

Contractor Registration Form 3,000.00

Clinic Registration 1,500.00

Rent of University Property ( Shop) 56,000.00

Student I.D. Card 6,000.00

T/Shirt 1,200.00

Staff I.D Card 600.00

Verification of Result 25,500.00

Total Receipts for the Period 453,300.00

PAYMENTS

Payment to Contractors/Suppliers:

Samad Imported Furniture Supply of Furniture to Library 392,000.00

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various, etc Refund, Security 3,251,325.00

Purchase Advance 302,450.00

Salary – Main Active Staff plus Salary Related Staff (2) 452,074,684.21

Salary- Pension 34,212,599.48

Sugar Research Institute DTLC 300,000.00

Department of Otorhinolaryngology DTLC 1,159,495.17

NYSC May 2013 Allowance 401,000.00

Lasisi Adewuyi Supply of Newspaper 203,300.00

Dr Isaiah Barki Supply of 8 copies of 2 Publications 60,000.00

Total Payments for the Period 492,356,853.86

SignedAYO SIJUWOLABURSAR

SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 15 to 23 May, 2013th rd

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&HeartyHaleBrush your teeth regularly to avoid tooth decay

Bacteria present in the mouth converts left-over food particles on the teeth and between the teeth to acid. The

combination of bacteria, acid and saliva forms plaque. This plaque dissolves the enamel on the tooth and forms

holes called cavities. To avoid cavities brush your teeth after meals and before going to bed.

INTENSIVE CARE UNITIn an Intensive Care Unit of a hospital (ICU) patients often die, in the same bed, every Sunday at 3pm. Doctorsthought it was something supernatural. So, a team of experts was formed to investigate the cause or causes.The following Sunday, few minutes before 3pm, all the doctors and nurses stood around that particular bed waitingto see what would happen. Then, suddenlyAkpos (Part time sweeper) entered the ICU, unplugged the Life Supportsystem of that bed and then plugged his blackberry charger!

Don't say/write:Say/ write:

Don't say/ write:Say/write:Don't say/ write:Say/write:

Don't say/ write:Say/write:

MyYoruba book the new teacher.The new teacher myYoruba book.(“To be with” is to be together or in company of a person e.g. She is with her parents).

We shall not early tonight because of the examination.We shall not early tonight because of the examination.

The lecturer was in his office when I got there.The lecturer was his office when I got there.(The first expression would only be correct if the lecturer had hidden himself.)

The Oyun River has over its bank.The Oyun River has over its bank.(Don’t confuse the past participle of “fly” with the past participle of “flow”.)

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S/N. Name Office/Department/Faculty Date of Birth

1. Olawuyi, Bolanle O. Arts & Social Science Education 26th May

2. Bukoye, Bashiru B. Sugar Research Institute 28th May

3. Omotesho, Olubunmi A. Dean, Student Affairs 28th May

4. Okesina, Falilat A. Counselling & Human

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5. Abdulkareem, Yusuf A. Educational Management 29th May

6. Famulegun, Elizabeth O. Faculty of Law 29th May

7. Tomilayo, Abel Coker Chemistry 29th May

8. Muhammed Shuaib Counselling & Human

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9. Arise, Rotimi O. Biochemistry 1st

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Are you a staff member of the University? Do you also want to wish you a happy birthday? If yes, please sendyour details as shown above (surname, first name and initial of middle name with your Department/Office and date of birth) tous a week before the expected date of publication. All requests are subject to space availability and are treated on a first-comefirst-served basis. You are entitled to a hard copy of the edition in which your name is published. Happy birthday to you!

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The University of Ilorin has expelled 44 students for

various acts of misconduct.

('Unilorin expels 44 students', ,

Friday, May 17, 2013, p.50)

A former Dean of Science in the University of Ilorin,

Prof. (Mrs.) Sylvia Malomo, has discussed her

research interests in a personality interview.

('A Researcher And Devoted Wife'

, May 18, 2013, p.23)

While delivering the 131 Inaugural Lecture of the

University of Ilorin, Prof. Sunday Harrison Umoh

of the Department of Counsellor Education has

advocated stiffer punishments for rapists.

('University don recommends life imprisonment for

rapists', , Saturday 18-19,

2013, p.2'; see also, 'Path to Making Rough Road

Smooth', , Monday May 27, 2013, p.30)

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,

Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has proffered solution

to some of the problems confronting tertiary

education in Nigeria in an interview.

('We need more varsities', , May 19,

2013, p.67)

Campus journalists and writers from different

universities recently gathered at the University of

Ilorin for a national writing conference and

workshop organised by the Union of Campus

Journalists (UCJ).

('Unilorin Hosts Conference For Campus

Journalists', , Sunday, May 19, 2013,

p.4)

While delivering the 132 Inaugural Lecture of the

University of Ilorin entitled 'Information,

Knowledge and the Gatekeeper', Prof. Lenrie

Olatokunbo Aina of the Department of Library and

Information Sciences has disclosed that only five

Nigerian universities have standard libraries.

('Govt, Agencies Tasked On Libraries',

, Sunday, May 19, 2013, p.4; see

also,'Only five Nigerian varsities have standard

libraries' , Monday, May 20, 2013, p.6;

'Don canvasses establishment of libraries in LGs',

h', Monday, May 20, 2013, p.9;

'Stop reporting webometric rankings, media

charged', , Monday, May 20-22,

2013, p.27; 'Stop celebrating web ranking, don

cautions varsities', , Monday,

May 20, 2013, p.38; 'Don seeks public libraries in all

774 LGs', , Wednesday, May 22,

2013, p.19; 'Libraries going extinct',

, Thursday, May 23, 2013, p.30)

The University of Ilorin has inducted 104 newly

qualified medical doctors .

('University of Ilorin inducts 104 Medical Students',

, Sunday, May 19, 2013, p.4; see also,

'Newly inducted doctors tasked on best practices',

Monday, May 20, 2013,

p.9;'Unilorin graduates 104 medics', ,

Monday, May 20, 2013, p.15; 'Unilorin graduates

104 medics', , Monday, May 20-22,

2013, p.23; 'Don't see patients as beggars, prisoners,

CMD charges new medical doctors', ,

Monday, May 20, 2013, p.12; 'Half of 40,000

Nigerian Doctors work abroad, says NMA',

, Monday, May 20, 2013, p.6; 'Respect

patients' rights, don urges medical doctors',

, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, p.40; 'Patients

are no beggars, newly inducted medical doctors

told', , Tuesday, May 21, 2013,

p.51)

A photograph of the 132 inaugural lecturer, Prof.

LenrieAina with principal officers of the University

of Ilorin has been published.

( , Monday, May 20, 2013, p.15)

The University of Ilorin has invited the general

public to the 133 Inaugural Lecture entitled “All in

the Name of God” to be delivered by Prof. Yasir

Anjola Quadri of the Department of Religions on

Thursday, May 23, 2013.

('Inaugural Lecture', , Monday, May 20,

2013, p.13); see also Tuesday, May 21,

2013

The National Association of Ogun State Students

(NAOSS), University of Ilorin chapter, has

organised activities to mark the 2013 Ogun Day

Celebration.

('Unilorin NAOSS marks 2013 Ogun Day

celebration', , Tuesday, May 21, 2013,

p.32)

The Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, has

emerged the winner at a dance competition recently.

('Faculty of Arts emerges winner in dancing

competition', , same date, p.32)

A writer, Jimoh Mumin, has lauded the

appointment of a former Vice-Chancellor of the

University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on his

appointment as the Secretary General of the

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

(NSCIA) in a letter to the editor of a newspaper.

('Does Prof. Oloyede deserve to be appointed as

NSCIA Sec. Gen?' Tuesday, May

21, 2013, p.16)

The House of Representatives Committee on

Education has commended the University of Ilorin

Daily Trust

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for its accomplishments.

('Reps committee commends Unilorin',

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 p.17; see also,

'Unilorin VC Solicits More Funds for Varsities',

, Wednesday, May 22, 2013,p.40)

Some students of the University of Ilorin are

beneficiaries of the Media Trust Scholarship

Scheme for female medical students for the

2011/2012 academic session.

('Media Trust Limited', Wednesday,

May 22, 2013, p.9)

The University of Ilorin is among universities in the

country that have sent undergraduates to the

Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV), Ngala,

Borno State, according to a Federal Government

report.

('Nigeria Arabic Language Village not properly

managed, White Paper reveals', ,

Thursday, May 23, 2013, p.50)

The University of Ilorin is one of the venues

designated for the verification and enrolment

exercise for employees of the Federal Government

who are due to retire between January and

December , 2014.

('National Pension Commission', ,

Thursday, May 23, 2013, p.54)

Students of the University of Ilorin have elected

new executive members to head the Students Union

Government.

('Unilorin students elect new SUG executives',

, Thursday, May 23, 2013, p.14)

Ondo State Students Association, University of

Ilorin Chapter, has organised activities to mark the

2013 Cocoa/Bitumen Day celebration.

('Give states power to generate electricity',

, Thursday, May 23, 2013, p.53)

A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of

Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has featured an article

written by a University of Ilorin don, Dr Mahfouz

Adedimeji, in a column.

('Setting our priorities right',

Friday, May 24, 2013, back page)

Nigerian

Compass,

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Daily Trust,

The Guardian

Daily Sun

Nigerian Tribune

The

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Daily Newswatch,

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Name Department Appointment Effective Date

Mrs. R. Ayanniyi Pharmacology &

Toxicology

Coordinator, Department of

Pharmacology & Toxicology

With Immediate Effect

Dr. J. Ojuade Performing Arts Assistant Director, Operations, Centre for

International Education


Prof. (Mrs.) M. F.

Salman

Science

Education

Coordinator, Department of Science

Education


Prof. (Mrs.) A. A.

Jekayinfa

Social Science

Education

Coordinator, Department of Social

Science Education


Dr. M. A.

Fakomogbon

Educational

Technology

Coordinator, Department of Educational

Technology


Dr. Billy Olajide Arts Education Coordinator, Department of Arts

Education


Dr. (Mrs.) M. V.

Adegbija

Educational

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Coordinator, Educational Technology

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When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of the words in their mouth; it is because they see

something which the young ones do not see. - Chinua Achebe

Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible. - Aristotle

Recipient Department Nature of Conference Place Date

Professor A.

Zubair

Islamic Law 2013 Nigerian Association of

Law Teachers Conference

(2013 NALT)

University of

Ilorin, Ilorin

23rd

– 25th

April 2013

Mr. A.

Folorunsho

Islamic Law 2013 Nigerian Association of

Law Teachers Conference

(2013 NALT)

University of

Ilorin, Ilorin

23rd

– 25th

April 2013

Learned Conference

New Appointments

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www.unilorin.edu.ng May 27, 2013

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www.unilorin.edu.ng

There was a rumble in the Nigerian universitysystem, the University of Calabar as a microcosm,two months ago when the eerie news concerning

some senior academics of the University jolted the world.It was the first time that a “heist” of that magnitude anddimension would be unearthed within the universitysystem.

In a press release issued by the Registrar andSecretary to the Council of the said University, Dr (Mrs.)Julia Omang, five lecturers were dismissed and ten otherswere demoted for “academic dishonesty”. Four of thedismissed lecturers were guilty of plagiarism while thefifth one was dismissed for financial fraud. The fraud wasthat of salary overpayment, through which the lecturerenriched himself to the tune of N7,268,044.95, over aperiod of 11 months. The dismissed lecturers are DrAzubuike Iloeje, Dr Maurice Bisong, Mr Odeh Ubi, DrPaulinus Noah and the fifth, Dr DamiamAgom.

The lecturers were said to have published theirworks in fake or cloned journals which they submitted andon account of which they obtained promotion. Prof.Udoayang and Dr Asuquo Akabom were thereforedemoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer while Dr A. I.Afangideh, Dr Francis Okpiliya and Dr K. B. C. Ashipuwere demoted to the rank of Lecturer I. “Besides theirdemotion, they are to refund all monies earned from theirunmerited promotion and barred from promotion for thenext six years”, the Registrar added in the release ascontained in many newspapers on March 15, 2013.

While justifying the action earlier this month, theVice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. James Epoke, said itis important “to promote discipline among…staff andstudents” and act on the discovery of the committee set upby the University to assess the lecturers.

While many people have hailed the University ofCalabar for its courage and firmness in addressing acankerworm that has deeply eaten into the fabric of manyuniversities, the development would ginger many othersto beam searchlights on their institutions. It is well knownthat students plagiarise their long essays and projects bydoing “cut and paste” and it would be good for supervisorsto be vigilant in order to imbue them early enough with thevirtue of academic integrity. What is academic integrity?

Academic integrity (AI) concerns truth,transparency and self-discipline in all academic activities.It places a lot of expectation on all members of theacademic community to act honestly in all situations.According to the Centre forAcademic Integrity (CAI), thehallmarks of AI are “honesty, trust, respect, fairness andresponsibility.”

It is actually lack of academic integrity thatmanifests in the low credibility accorded the degrees ofour universities in some quarters, with some people inhigh places claiming that Nigerian graduates are notemployable which I think is a half-truth. And of the half-truth, Lord Alfred Tennyson once wrote: “A lie that's ahalf-truth is the wickedest lie of all/ For a lie that's all a liecan be met and fought outright/ But a lie that is a half-truthis a harder matter to fight.”

There are researchers in some universities that areknown to have taken their lack of academic integrityfurther by submitting their students' projects forcompetitive awards and grants. They even lack thedecorum to acknowledge such supervisees and theconscience to give them ordinary crumbs from the largessthey get, which should have ordinarily accrued to theoriginal researcher. Their cups will be full one day.

In confronting academic indiscipline frontally, theUniversity of Ilorin is known to take a front seat. There isno culture of impunity here among staff and students afterthe University purged itself some years back the same waythe irrepressible Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN,said last Wednesday at the University that the ChiefJustice of Nigeria, Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar,should continue to purge the judiciary.

While the staff know that there are rules, studentsas well appreciate that they will “face Tanke”, to use theirlingo, if they violate the principle of academic integritythrough examination malpractices or conductunbecoming.

So, as our students enter the examination hallstoday as the 2012/2013 Rain Semester examinationscommence, and wishes them resoundingsuccesses, it is important for them and all to always bemindful of academic integrity. It is better to fail honorablyand repeat a class than to “expo” and be humiliatedout of the University, page 5 of this publication.

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