EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

LASISI IS IBADAN POLYTECHNIC ACTING RECTOR. (PHOTO).


 Lasisi is Ibadan Polytechnic Acting Rector


Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Lasisi as Acting Rector of The Ibadan Polytechnic. 

A statement by Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Prof. Salihu Adelabu said Lasisi is to serve in an acting capacity for six months from March 25- September 25, 2024.

The statement explained the appointment became imperative following the expiration of the tenure of Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi on March 24, 2024.

He said the government looks forward to his hard work, diligence and professionalism in realizing mission for the institution.

According to the statement, Lasisi is a committed academic with wide experience in applied sciences with special skills in Statistics for national development.

It said: “He received a Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Statistics (Time Series Analysis) from the University of Botswana, Botswana, South Africa.

“He has a very significant experience working in the administration of academic units in tertiary institutions. 

“He was a former Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Planning and Control Unit, The Polytechnic Ibadan, among other administrative responsibilities that he has upheld in my academic career.

“He lectured at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology as an acting Head of the Department of Statistics to date. 

“He belongs to two foremost social cultural groups in Ibadan, Ibadan Solidarity Group(ISG) and Ibadan Action Council(IAC), both are affiliates of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes(CCII).”

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