Category: Education

Tafawa Balewa University lecturer sacked for sexually harassing a married student

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An official newsletter of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi released on April 22, 2025 reported that a senior lecturer, Dr. Usman Aliyu has been dismissed by the Governing Council of the university over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs. Kamila Aliyu. The report from the publication stated that the Governing Council approved Dr Aliyu’s dismissal based on the findings of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, which concluded that the lecturer was guilty of misconduct. The dismissal letter reads: “Following the report of the Senior Staff Disciplinary…

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Union Bank’s Edu360 Initiative Fuels Future Stars at Greensprings Football Academy

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Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School’s Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Dutch Football Association and the English Football League (EFL), alongside support from coaches from the Lagos State Football Association and Nigerian football legend Victor Ikpeba, “The Prince…

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Harvard University sues Trump over funding cuts

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US President Donald Trump’s administration has been sued by Harvard on Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets, tax-exempt status and the enrolment of foreign students, but Harvard has refused to bow. “This case involves the Government’s efforts to use the withholding of federal funding as leverage to gain control of…

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WAEC revokes 574 school licences over exam malpractice

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, says it has revoked the licences of 574 schools found guilty of examination malpractice. Briefing the media on Thursday at WAEC’s national headquarters in Lagos, the head of the national office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the list of affected schools has been submitted to the federal government. “This year, we have shared with them a total of 574 schools whose recognition has been withdrawn. This measure will also be adopted by all examining bodies. “These schools are no longer recognised as examination centres…

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OAU professor slumps during meeting, dies

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A senior professor at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof. Jimoh Olanipekun died after he fell ill, during a departmental meeting. A statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said that the professor fell ill during a meeting on Wednesday at the department. According to him, during a departmental meeting this morning (Wednesday, 5th day of March 2025), it was noticed by his colleagues that he was breathing “abnormally” and was immediately rushed to the University Health and Medical Centre. Upon prompt medical examination…

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My Dog, My Life Decisions: Helen Paul’s new book x-rays societal ills

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Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on digital platform, Amazon is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical expose of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the citizens’ outcry. The first part, titled “My Dog, My Life Decisions,” exposes the dilemma of a campaign manager who campaigned for the ruler in power, who breached all the campaign…

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Female teacher arrested for physically abusing three-year-old boy in class

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A viral video of a female teacher physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in Ikorodu had attracted the attention of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, and she has been arrested. The video was captioned, “Footage from Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, a teacher named Stella Nwadigo was witnessed mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. Shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday by Oyindamola, who identifies as #dammiedammie35, it captured a female teacher slapping the child’s face. The footage has raised serious concerns about…

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