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Amb. Uhomoibhi eulogises Late Prof. Obaro Ikime

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Amb. Uhomoibhi eulogises Late Prof. Obaro Ikime  By: Oriaifoh Godwins The foremost aspirant in the upcoming 2024 Edo state governorship election, Amb. Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, OFR, in a Tribute he titled: "Obaro Ikime in the Eyes of an Africanist Protégé", has described late Prof. Obaro as a "transited sage".  Ambassador Uhomoibhi, who said he has no apologies whatsoever to declare that the University of Ibadan, particularly, the Department of History of the University made him, added that the late sage is central in that narrative. Continuing, Amb. Uhomoibhi said; '...i consider myself most privileged to have had Professor Ikime as an incredibly devoted guardian and mentor for fifty long years, beginning from my first starrey-eyed days on this campus in 1973 to his death in April 2023...'   Ambassador Uhomoibhi described  the late sage as "the arch-symbol of the intellectual firmament" into which he was inducted as a teenager at Ibadan.  Late P...

Management of University System, Is Not For Street Boys -Prof. Aluede

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 Management of University System, Is Not For Street Boys      -Professor Aluede  By: Oriaifoh Godwins Professor Raymond Aluede, a Professor of 22 years standing, a former Dean of the Faculty of Education, and a former Dean of School of Postgraduate Studies, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, said; "...those who belong to the streets should be restricted to and left to remain in the streets, as the management of the University system, is not meant for street boys".  Professor Aluede, who added that it is not out of place for the Visitor to a University to appoint a body to oversee the affairs of the University, added that; "those that must be appointed should be responsible people of sound minds. They should be people with University management experience". Prof. Aluede said this while commenting on the protest that took place at the AAU, Ekpoma gate on February 21 2023. Speaking, Professor Aluede stated that street result is what will eventually be achieved, ...

Edo 2024 Guber: A Group in UK Endorse Uhomoibhi For Governor.

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 Edo 2024 Guber: A Group in UK Endorse Uhomoibhi For Governor. Esan Community in Manchester, ECM, United Kingdom, has endorsed Ambassador Dr. Chief Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi to contest for the Edo state Governorship position come 2024. The endorsement of Ambassador Uhomoibhi was made in a recent gathering the group tagged "Family Day Celebration" they held in Manchester recently. The President of the group, Mr. Christian Ogbekhiulu, made this known in Manchester, United Kingdom in the family meeting party that was held in honour of Ambassador Uhomoibhi. Speaking, Mr. Ogbekhiulu who described Ambassador Uhomoibhi as an exceptional Ambassador said; 'Ambassador Uhomoibhi has brought unparalleled development to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is one of the reasons why we are endorsing him to contest for the position of Edo state Governor in the coming 2024 Edo gubernatorial election. Continuing, Mr. Ogbekhiulu said; '... again, as a result of Ambassador Martin Uhom...