In a bold and inspiring move, Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has taken the leap and enrolled in a prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at a renowned institution in the United Kingdom.

This significant decision underscores Mercy’s unwavering dedication to personal growth and academic excellence. The reality TV star shared her thrilling news on social media, conveying her eagerness to embark on this exciting new chapter.

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The Rivers State University has announced the election of Chief, Prof. Isaac Zeb-obipi as its new Vice Chancellor. This development marks a significant milestone for the institution, as Prof. Zeb-obipi brings his wealth of experience and expertise to steer the university towards greater heights.

The academic community and stakeholders have congratulated Prof. Zeb-obipi on his well-deserved appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the university to achieve its goals and objectives.

As the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Zeb-obipi is expected to build on the university’s strengths, foster innovation, and promote academic excellence. His leadership is anticipated to have a positive impact on the university’s research, teaching, and community engagement initiatives.

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a senior professor, Jimoh Olanipekun, who fell ill during a departmental meeting on Wednesday.

A statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said Olanipekun began breathing abnormally during the meeting and was rushed to the University Health and Medical Centre.

“After an initial examination, he was referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), where he was pronounced dead,” he said.

OAU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Bamire, led a condolence visit to the professor’s family, expressing shock and describing him as a brilliant scholar.

He urged the family to take solace in his impactful life and prayed for strength to bear the loss.

The late professor was a respected academic in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in scholarship.