Category: Education

Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Shuts Down Amid Rectorship Dispute

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The Osun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the State Polytechnic, Iree due to a rectorship dispute. This dispute arose when Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo, who had been suspended as the Rector, obtained a court injunction to prevent the government from taking further action against him. He resumed his duties with the support of one faction of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).   In response to the situation and to maintain peace on the campus, the state government has directed both staff and students to go on…

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Lagos Police Arrest UNILAG Lecturer Accused of Raping Student

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A UNILAG lecturer has been ordered to be arrested by the Lagos Police for allegedly raping a 20-year-old student who visited his office to discuss her results. The Vice Chancellor of the university is also involved in the arrest warrant issued by the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunmi. The incident took place on August 16, 2023, according to the victim, who reported it to the Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation. The university confirmed they are cooperating with the police in an ongoing investigation, though they do not have all…

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Protests Disrupt Academic Activities at Osun State Polytechnic Over Suspension of Rector

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Osun State Polytechnic experienced disruptions in academic activities as various unions within the school staged protests following the suspension of the school’s recently appointed Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo. The state government, through a letter dated July 11, 2023, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, M. K. Jimoh, suspended the Rector due to allegations of corruption. The suspension was implemented pending the investigation and resolution of the allegations, and he was replaced by Mr. Kehinde Alabi. Protesters, comprising students and members of the school’s Academic Staff Union…

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Parents Urge President Tinubu to Halt Soaring Tuition Fees in Schools

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The Deputy National President of National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is advising President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action and halt the continuous increases in tuition fees and other essential services in government-owned schools. The parents are expressing their concern that these frequent hikes in fees, along with other increased costs in fuel and electricity, are putting a heavy burden on citizens, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. The Deputy National President supports the removal of the oil subsidy but believes that raising multiple fees…

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Teacher Assaulted by Students for Preventing Cheating in Ogun State School; Ten Students Arrested

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In Ogun State, a gang of ten senior secondary school students reportedly attacked and beat their teacher, Kolawole Shonuga, after he caught one of them, Ashimi Adebanjo, cheating during an examination at Isanbi Comprehensive High School, Ilisan-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Following the incident, the students waited for the teacher after school hours and assaulted him at the school’s gate. One of the students, Kazeem Adelaja, allegedly hit the teacher on the head with a stick, while others participated in the beating. The police from the Remo…

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Anambra State Government Takes Rehabilitative Approach: Forgery Accused Teenager Receives Three Months of Psychotherapy

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The Anambra State Government has handed over 19-year-old Mmesoma Ejikeme, who forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, to a psychotherapist for a three-month guidance and counseling program. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, made this announcement during a press briefing in Awka. Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, had manipulated her UTME score from 249 to 362, falsely claiming to be the top scorer for the 2023 UTME. After being caught, she engaged in accusations and counter-accusations with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation…

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Anambra State Pupil Admits UTME Result Forgery, Seeks Forgiveness from JAMB and House of Representatives

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An Anambra State pupil named Mmesoma Ejikeme appeared before a House of Representatives ad hoc committee in Abuja after being accused of forging her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result. The teenager had initially claimed to be the top scorer in the 2023 UTME with a score of 362, but later admitted to manipulating her result from 249 to 362. Mmesoma tendered an apology to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for her actions. JAMB had imposed a three-year ban on her as a consequence of the forgery, leading…

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137 TETFund-sponsored Students Abscond Abroad, Executive Secretary Calls for Stricter Measures

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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) revealed that over 137 students sponsored abroad by the fund for higher education have absconded, refusing to return to Nigeria after completing their programs. This has become a significant crisis as the scholars are required to come back to the country after their studies and have a guarantor who will be held responsible for repaying the funds if they do not return. TETFund is now working with various stakeholders to implement stringent and effective measures against those who refuse to…

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Bayelsa ASUP Commences Indefinite Strike

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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe chapter in Bayelsa, have initiated an indefinite strike due to unsatisfactory working conditions, including unpaid academic allowances and promotion arrears. The decision to go on strike was reached during an emergency congress on Monday and was outlined in a communique signed by ASUP Chairman, Comrade Agada Franklin, and General Secretary, Justin Ikirigo. Efforts to resolve the issue at a stakeholders’ meeting led by Amb. Godknows Igali proved futile as the union insisted on the implementation of their demands…

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Governor Soludo Awards Scholarship to Miss Umeh, Highest Scorer in UTME

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has granted a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, who emerged as the top-performing candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). In a statement released by Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo’s Press Secretary, it was announced that Umeh achieved a score of 360 out of 400, making the state proud with her exceptional performance. The governor congratulated Miss Umeh for her remarkable achievement and expressed his appreciation for her hard work. As a token of the state government’s recognition, Governor Soludo has offered her…

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