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NUC accredits Medicine, 4 other courses at Confluence University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 7, 2024

The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi, has received full approval from the National Universities Commission to offer the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), LL.B. Law, and four other programmes. The four other programmes also approved by the

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Ododo stresses need for FUL research collaborations

Angel Ojonugwa August 17, 2024

LOKOJA (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has urged the Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to explore more opportunities for partnerships to enhance research and development. The governor gave the charge on Thursday when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, and council members, who

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NUC accredits all academic programmes at CUSTECH

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 4, 2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes at Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State. According to a statement signed by CUSTECH Registrar Ms. Olufunke Hudson, the university’s full accreditation status demonstrates its commitment to upholding excellence. It stated

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Remaining 8 kidnapped CUSTECH students regain freedom — Kogi Govt

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 3, 2024

The Kogi government has reported the rescue of the remaining eight kidnapped Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) students in Osara. Kingsley Fanwo, the Information Commissioner, stated this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Governor Ahmed Ododo directed full assistance for the recovery of the students and their

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CUSTECH declares three-day mourning over death of abducted students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 27, 2024

The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, in Kogi State, has declared a three-day mourning period following the death of two students by kidnappers. Ms Olufunke Hudson, the CUSTECH Registrar, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday. James Michael-Anajuwe and Musa Hussein, first-year students of Information Technology and Software

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Police confirm the murders of two abducted CUSTECH students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2024

Bertrand Onuoha, the Kogi State Police Commissioner, has confirmed the killing of two Confluence State University students who were recently abducted in the state’s Osara area. When asked to corroborate the killing, he merely replied, “Yes, two of them were found to have been shot this morning.” The police commissioner did not, however, provide further

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CUSTECH Kidnapping: 6 more students freed, 4 still missing — Kogi government

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2024

The Kogi State Government said on Tuesday that six more students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara had been rescued, bringing the total number of kidnapped students rescued to twenty, with four still missing. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, confirmed this in a press statement. According to him,

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Bandits invade CUSTEC, abduct several students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2024

On Thursday night, bandits broke into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Osara, Okene in Kogi and kidnapped several students. According to eyewitnesses, the bandits attacked the university around 9:00 p.m. when students were studying for their approaching examinations. According to the source, the bandits entered through the bush, went into three

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Two Students of CUSTECH Expelled over Exam Misconduct

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 18, 2023

Two students have received expulsion letters from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, as a result of their involvement in examination misconduct during the First Semester Examinations of the 2022–2023 academic year. The affected students are Ogunmadu O. John with matriculation number 22L1BL0273 of the Department of Biological Sciences and