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UNN suspends lecturer for alleged sexual misconduct, begins probe

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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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FG approves establishment of Bola Tinubu polytechnic

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The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.

This move is part of a national effort to ensure that every state in Nigeria has at least one federal polytechnic.

The decision, made public in a letter dated January 9, 2025, was addressed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa.

The letter, which was received by Wike’s office on January 16, 2025, urged the FCT Minister to propose possible locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa.

A team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education will assess the suggested locations before final approval.

The new institution aims to foster training in technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship.

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ASUU kicks against Senate attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the National Assembly and the National Economic Council against any attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.
In a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, ASUU Zonal Coordinator for Kano Zone, Professor Abdulkadir Muhammad, stressed that the union would not stand by while its key initiative is dismantled.

Titled Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 and Its Consequences on TETFund: Killing the Brainchild of ASUU, Professor Muhammad argued that Nigerian universities could face imminent collapse if the bill currently before the assembly is passed

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Ibadan stampede: Court grants Principal, Hamzat, Silekunola bail

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has granted bail to the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Olori Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

The bail was granted by Justice K.B. Olawoyin on Monday.

Our correspondent reports that the trio were granted bail after the judge listened to the arguments of their counsels.

DAILY POST reports that the three were being prosecuted over a stampede that occurred at the school.

No fewer than thirty-five children died during the incident, which happened on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

An Oyo State Magistrate Court in Iyaganku had earlier ordered that the trio be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Facility.

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