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UNN suspends lecturer for alleged sexual misconduct, begins probe

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1 year ago

April 23, 2024

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University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has suspended a lecturer identified as Mr Mfonobong Udoudom, who was caught in a now-viral video allegedly harassing a female student.

The lecturer who was caught in a viral video wearing a pair of boxers is said to be a lecturer in the General Studies division of the university.

Although our correspondent could not independently ascertain the day the incident occurred, the University had confirmed it.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by Acting Public Relations Officer, Chief Okwun Omeaku, the university said the randy lecturer has been suspended indefinitely while clarifying that he is not a professor.

His indefinite suspension, according to the statement, was to enable a thorough investigation into the incident by a disciplinary panel constituted by the University.

“The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted by the University to investigate the incident,” the statement noted.

“For the records, the University of Nigeria has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct involving our staff and students. UNN is among the few universities in the country that has a Sexual Harassment Policy, which guides the relationship between our staff and students in particular and among our male and female staff.

The university noted that they will investigate the matter, and appropriate sanctions will go to the accused if found guilty.

“As a university, we are committed to protecting our students from any form of abuse and exploitation, and the University Management will not hesitate to punish Mr Mfonobong David Udoudom, according to our rules, if he is found guilty by our disciplinary panel.”

In the viral video, seen by our correspondent, a voice was overheard saying, “We have been following this case from day one, we have tracks, all the voice notes, and everything.”

Another voice, supposedly, of a member of the task force was overheard saying in Igbo language, “If you want to ask questions, ask now; not when we have taken him out, people will start saying rubbish.”

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Bill to establish Federal University, Badagry passes third reading

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May 10, 2025

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A bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Badagry has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives, marking a significant step toward expanding access to tertiary education in the region.

The legislation, which now awaits concurrence in the Senate, is intended to reduce the pressure on existing higher institutions and offer more educational opportunities for students in Badagry and its environs.

Spearheaded by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources and representative of Badagry Federal Constituency, the bill reflects strategic efforts to bridge the education gap in the area.

The third reading was formally presented on the House floor by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, during plenary on May 6, 2025.

Lending his voice to the discussion, Hon. James Faleke stressed the critical need for a technical university in Badagry, highlighting that many young Nigerians, particularly from the South-West, are increasingly turning to foreign institutions due to limited local admission spaces.

“This university is a strategic response to the educational gaps that force many of our brightest minds to look beyond our borders. Lagos has long deserved an additional federal institution with a strong focus on science and technology,” he stated.

Hon. Sesi Whingan, whose persistent advocacy was instrumental in advancing the bill, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their backing, describing the House’s decision as a major breakthrough for the people of Badagry and the broader Lagos region.

“With this development, we are closer than ever to realizing a long-standing aspiration for our people. This is about ensuring that the next generation of Nigerians can study, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society from right here at home” he added.

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JAMB: Over 1.5m candidates score less than 200 in 2025 UTME

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6 days ago

May 5, 2025

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.

The breakdown offers a full picture of the performances by Nigerian candidates in the examination conducted across the country.

According to JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, over 1.5 million of them scored less than 200 in the exam.

It, however, announced that 4756 candidates scored above 320, 7658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.

In the statement accompanying the data, the Board said that 40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities.

JAMB further stated that only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending.

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You’re an impostor – Group slams factional NANS President over claims against Seyi Tinubu

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May 3, 2025

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A student group, Education for Accelerated Development, EAD, has attacked Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah over his recent allegations against Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son.

Ekwutosblog reports that the factional NANS President recently accused Seyi Tinubu of abducting and torturing him for refusing to receive a bribe.

Atiku also alleged that Seyi Tinubu attempted to disrupt the inauguration of the NANS leadership in Abuja by dispersing the crowd with thugs.

Reacting, the student group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Dr. Abdulkadir Fuad on Friday said Atiku is an impostor impersonating the NANS President.

The group wondered why the factional NANS President failed to report his alleged abduction to the law enforcement agencies.

“To begin with, the man masquerading as NANS President is an impostor and impersonator who goes about seeking cheap relevance in the name of the students body.

“The last we checked, NANS President was Olusola Ladoja, who is the legitimately and legally recognised leaders of Nigerian students,” the statement added.