The National Universities Commission, (NUC), has given full accreditation to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), for her Law programme.

According to the Public Relations Officer of ESUT, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, this is contained in a letter addressed to the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius Okolie, on Wednesday in Enugu by the NUC.

Ani said that in the letter, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu said the report was contained in the result of the October/November 2024 accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities.

Ani disclosed that other programmes in the institution accredited by the NUC include Master of Science in Business Management; Education Computer Science; Education Physics and Agricultural Engineering.

Other accredited programmes he said were Quantity Surveying; Urban and Regional Planning; and Applied Microbiology.

He said that the letter quoted Section 10 (1) of the Education National Minimum Standard and Establishment of Institutions, Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as empowering the NUC to lay down minimum academic standards for all academic programmes taught in Nigerian universities.

He said the session also empowers the NUC to accredit such programmes.

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Wednesday, remanded two persons, Olaitan Fasasi and Kehinde Tobiloba in a correctional facility over alleged attempted murder.

Fasasi, 40, and Tobiloba, 26, whose addresses were not provided, are being charged with conspiracy, attempted murder and membership of a secret society.

The Magistrate, Mr L.A Owolabi, did not take the plea of the defendants for want of jurisdiction.

Owolabi directed the police to forward the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

He thereafter adjourned the case until May 31 for mention.

The Prosecutor, Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendants committed the offences at about 5.02p.m on Feb. 15, at Mushin, Lagos.

She said that Fasasi, Tobiloba and others now at large, attempted to commit murder by shooting at a resident, Alfred Ademola.

“They armed themselves with a locally made gun. They belong to Eiye Confraternity, a group proscribed by law,”, she said.

Ikhayere said that the offences contravened Sections 230(1) and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2012.

He said that the actions of the defendants also contravened Section 2(3)(a)(b)(c)(d) of the unlawful societies and Cultism Law of Lagos State Law.

President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), Mr. Abdulrahman Aliagan, has praised British-Nigerian Bright Opeyemi for becoming the youngest serving Mayor in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, Aliagan described Opeyemi’s rise as a landmark achievement in British political history and a proud milestone for Nigeria.

“The 29-year-old British-born daughter of Nigerian immigrants was officially inaugurated on May 16 as Mayor,” Aliagan noted.

“She now holds the title of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; a borough known for its diversity, resilience, and vibrant youth population.

“Opeyemi’s ascension is not just a personal victory, but a shining example of the excellence of the Nigerian diaspora and a source of national pride.

“She grew up in a family devoted to community building and social impact,” he added.

Aliagan highlighted that Opeyemi was elected as a councillor at just 22 and has spent the past seven years advocating for youth empowerment, social inclusion, and economic opportunity in her borough.

“Her rise to the mayoralty is the result of years of tireless service and stands as a testament to her character, competence, and credibility,” he emphasized.

He further stated that Opeyemi’s leadership represents a shared story—one rooted in resilience, achievement, and progress in multicultural societies.

“Her victory is especially symbolic as it challenges stereotypes around youth disengagement from politics.

“She epitomises a new wave of dynamic, inclusive, and globally minded leadership,” Aliagan said.

According to him, Opeyemi’s journey reaffirms the positive impact of Nigerian values such as education, resilience, and service when integrated into international systems.

“She proudly carries her Nigerian heritage with dignity. Her success is proof that culture and identity are assets, not obstacles, in public leadership,” he said.

Aliagan also noted that her story offers a refreshing counter-narrative to the often negative portrayal of Nigeria in global media.

“Her election should serve as a wake-up call. It reflects the untapped potential of our youth and diaspora community,” he added.

He called on Nigerian institutions and the government to draw inspiration from Opeyemi’s accomplishment by investing in youth leadership and incorporating diaspora voices into national policymaking.

“For young Nigerians, especially women, Opeyemi is living proof that neither age, gender, nor immigrant roots are barriers to greatness,” Aliagan concluded.