The Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion on Friday hailed the efforts and contributions of two former Heads of State...

The Federal Government has approved the move by the management of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) to establish a Patient Safety Institute at the ivory tower to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, gave the endorsement at the weekend in Okada, Edo State while delivering the Maiden Distinguished Guest…

Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada, Professor Lawrence Ezemonye has said the institution’s Centre for Contemporary Security Affairs will proffer solutions to emerging security challenges confronting most nations of the world. He stated this at the official unveiling and launch of the Centre in Okada, Edo State, adding that the centre aims to be a world-class citadel of…

Piqued by the non-inclusive approach of Nigeria’s economic growth in the past few years, capital market experts at the weekend, stressed the need for government to position the market at the centre of policy formulation in order to achieve a more vibrant and competitive market post-election. The stakeholders insisted that as the economy has returned…

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), has inducted 102 graduands of the Dora Akunyili College of Medicine, Igbinedion University, Okada.

Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof Lawrence Ezemonye has tasked matriculating students of the institution to work hard and be good ambassadors. Ezemonye called on the students to faithfully observe all rules and regulations, as well as conduct themselves properly. He cautioned against acts of social vices, cultism or clandestine society. He assured that…

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) Prof Ahmed Abdullah has described the incessant strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as unhealthy for the nation’s development, saying government must show genuine commitment to end all lingering issues with the university lecturers. Abdullah also called on the federal government to critically…

A 400 level student of Igbinedion University, Mission Augustine, has emerged winner of the third edition of Panenka Spot Kick Challenge. He went home with the N100,000 cash prize. Igbinedion University, Okada, played host to the exciting spot kick challenge. The event left an echoing effect on the minds of the crowd with its perfect…

Former Ambassador /Head of European Union (EU) delegation to the African Union Ambassador, Tim Clarke has tasked government and the academic community...

Former Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, and the Oluwo of Iwo, HRH Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale, are among eminent personalities to be conferred with award of honorary degrees of the Igbinedion University at the16th convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, while addressing a press conference yesterday in Okada, Edo State, ahead of activities to…

The Esama of Benin will be 84 years old on Tuesday. I have known him for 19 years since he was 65 years. But nobody gets to know the Esama well enough to situate him in an all-time profiling. He is simply an enigma, rising differently to different occasions. Only one thing underlines his intriguing…

Igbenedion University, Okada in Edo State now has a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye. He is a renowned Professor of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Forensics in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Nigeria. With over 30 years experience in research and teaching, the visiting Professor to Lancaster University, United Kingdom,…