How North East governors fuelled B'Haram- Obasanjo

*As document gives reasons why terrorism may not be defeated soon

By Ikenna Asomba

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the comments attributed to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to use education to sustain the progress made so far in the war against Boko Haram.

USEFUL WRITING TIPS FOR YOUNG JOURNALISTS

Writing makes a special contribution to the way people think. When we write we compose meaning. We put together facts and ideas and make something new, whether in an article or news analysis.

HOW TO REPORT THE EDUCATION BEAT

Journalist in action

At the early beginning of journalism in the country, what operates in media organizations across the country, were general beat reporters, who on daily basis, are saddled with the task of covering all the beats.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS

Newspaper stand in Nigeria

Members of various professions in the world over, are known to have a code of conduct or ethics which guides them in carrying out their day-to-day responsibilities. As purveyors of information, Nigerian Journalists also have their code of ethics.

What Lagos NYSC told 2, 300 corps members before posting them to PPAs

By Ikenna Asomba

Corps members

 
The 2, 300 corps members deployed to Lagos were on Monday, posted to their various Places of Primary Assignments (PPAs), by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 

How Nigerian Breweries is grooming young entrepreneurs in schools

* As Samond wins N500, 000 educational trust fund, N100, 000 cash

By Ikenna Asomba

The winners

In a bid to tackle the alarming deterioration of the nation's education sector, as well as the attendant unemployment rate, the Nigeria Breweries Plc (NB), last Friday, gathered over 500 students from ‎across five schools, in Lagos, to enlighten them on the right career paths to take. 

Intrigues prolong LASU crisis

By Ikenna Asomba 

Protesting students in one of the marches to Alausa

It is not yet the best of time for the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, as there has been an unending restiveness in the 31-year-old institution, since September 2011, when Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, sent a White Paper to the Governing Council of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, pronouncing the implementation of a new fees regime. The tuition fee was jerked from N25, 000 to as much as N348, 750. 

‘How Buhari can re-organize Nigeria's education sector’

By Ikenna Asomba

Buhari

Barely 14 days to the assumption of office of the President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, several experts and stakeholders in the education sector have continued to propose meaningful suggestions that will guide his administration to salvage the age-long rot bedevilling the nation’s education sector.

Edo govt school where one teacher teaches JSS1 to SS3 students

Allegation unfounded, mere propaganda— Education Commissioner
By Ikenna Asomba

Ajoki Secondary School built by NPDC in 2007

SEVEN years after the establishment of Ajoki Secondary School, the only secondary school in Ajoki, an Itsekiri oil-producing community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, the indigenes have continued to decry what they describe as government’s insensitivity to the plights of the school children.

SEXUAL PERVERSION: Why teenagers lose interest in education

By Ikenna Asomba

Edward Company

SEXUAL perversion has become a menace in today's society. It has become worrisome that most teenagers and young adults no longer see virginity as a sacrosanct value. With about 500, 000 reported cases of HIV/AIDS glaring Nigeria in the face, coupled with the widespread of other sexually transmitted diseases, Mr. Edward Company, an author, counselor, motivational speaker and Regional Coordinator, Truth Foundation International (TFI), in this interview bears his mind on these debilitating issues. Excerpts:

BREAKING NEWS: WAEC releases 2012 NOV/DEC results

The November/December 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results released by the examination body, West African Examination Council (WAEC), on Friday December 21st 2012, indicate an increase in Candidates’ performance compare to last year.

JSA-LASUAASOC hails Omatseye's appointment as LASU Governing Council member

By Ikenna Asomba

Mr. Sam Omatseye, Winner Informed Commentary 2009 & 2010 (D.A.M.E)

THE Journalism Students' Association, Lagos State University-Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication (JSA-LASUAASOC), Ojulegba, has lauded the recent appointment of foremost Columnist, Sam Omatseye, as a member of LASU Governing Council by the Visitor to the university, and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.

PhD holders as truck drivers: Which headway for Nigeria

By Ikenna Asomba

President Goodluck Jonathan: "We shall tackle the situation"

Amidst news making the rounds that about six Ph.D holders were among the 13, 000 applicants who applied as truck drivers in a recent job placement by Dangote Group, mixed feelings have continued to trail the alarming unemployment statistics of Nigeria.

Why varsities certificated, unskilled graduates----Edukugho

By Ikenna Asomba 

^{Prof. Aize Obayan, VC Covenant University presenting the award to Mr. Emmanuel Edukugho}

 For his onerous contributions to the growth and development of the nation’s education sector, through his reportage and analyses of key education issues, Mr. Emmanuel Edukugho, former Head of Education Desk, Vanguard Newspapers, was one of the award recipients celebrated by Covenant University (CU), Otta, Nigeria’s foremost private university, for best Media Practice and Unbiased Reportage of Educational Sector, during its 10th Founder’s Day Celebration.

Nigeria @ 52: Jimi Kayode says only specialized Varsities can address Nigeria's education problems

By Ikenna Asomba & Kayode Babatunde

Jimi Kayode, HOD Journalism Department, LASUAASOC

Amidst Federal Government’s concerted efforts to ensure the teeming secondary school leavers and youths gain increased access to university education through the establishment of nine new conventional universities in February 2011, worries and criticisms have continued to trail the decision.

JSA joins AASOC staff to celebrate Prof. Lai Oso @ 57

By Ikenna Asomba

Prof. Lai Oso at 57

 As one of Africa's foremost Communication scholar and current Dean, Lagos State University-Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication (LASUAASOC), Prof. Lai Oso marked his 57^th Birthday, on October 15, 2012, the Journalism Students' Association (JSA) joined members of staff of the faculty to celebrate with the erudite Professor of Mass Communication.