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Governor Mohammed has set an 8-week deadline to resolve the crisis at Bauchi University.
In a decisive move aimed at resolving ongoing disruptions at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has directed the recently inaugurated Visitation Panel to propose solutions within an eight-week timeframe. This action comes in response to the enduring unrest involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), triggered by several unresolved issues.
The panel is tasked with a comprehensive mandate: addressing the root causes of the ongoing strike, conducting a review of the university’s financial operations, and formulating strategies for effective management that promotes harmony within the institution. During the inauguration, Governor Mohammed emphasized the pivotal role of education in fostering meaningful development and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the educational sector.
Despite previous interventions, the governor urged the committee to devise lasting solutions to the disputes between ASUU, the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and university management. The chairperson of the panel, Prof. Gambo Laraba, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity and pledged to deliver a thorough report that would guide necessary reforms.
It is noteworthy that ASUU at SAZU had suspended an indefinite strike, which primarily stemmed from grievances over the non-implementation of pension schemes, unpaid allowances, and concerns regarding the appointment of a polytechnic graduate as bursar, contrary to the university’s founding statutes. This suspension followed the governor’s personal engagement with the union in December 2024, underscoring his active role in mediating the ongoing crisis.
As the panel embarks on its important work, the hope is that its findings will pave the way for a more stable and productive academic environment at Sa’adu Zungur University.
Popular Nigerian content creator Chukwueze Odinaka, known as Mama Uka, has publicly addressed unwanted advances from male colleagues and others soliciting a gay relationship. In a recent video posted on his Instagram page, Odinaka stated that despite his repeated assertions of heterosexuality, these advances have persisted.
Odinaka has issued a firm warning, stating that he will publicly expose anyone who continues to solicit him for a homosexual relationship. He emphasized that he will not be swayed by the status of the individuals involved and will share screenshots of such interactions on social media, inviting media attention.
Odinaka cited his personal values and cultural background as reasons for his stance, emphasizing his identity as a father and his upbringing in Enugu Ezike, where he states such behavior is unacceptable. This announcement serves as a strong deterrent and highlights the content creator’s commitment to his personal boundaries.
Popular entertainer Speed Darlington is currently under scrutiny following a video posted on Instagram in which he seemingly confessed to the defilement of a 15-year-old girl.
In the video, narrated in Igbo, Darlington described an encounter at an unnamed hotel, claiming the girl was left bleeding and that he paid hotel staff to change the sheets. The revelations sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for his arrest.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has responded to the viral video. While noting that the incident’s location was unspecified and their jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State, the DSVA has escalated the matter to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), demonstrating a commitment to justice in the case.
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President Tinubu has directed that bullying be stopped in schools, in commemoration of Children’s Day.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned bullying in Nigerian schools, emphasizing its unacceptability in his message for the 2025 National Children’s Day. Aligning with this year’s theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” the President highlighted the detrimental effects of fear on children’s learning and development. Citing statistics that indicate widespread bullying experiences among Nigerian school children, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding every Nigerian child’s rights and nurturing their dreams. He outlined key initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the full implementation of the National Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children (2024–2030) and a comprehensive review of the Child Rights Act (2003) and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (2015). The President also emphasized the use of the Cybercrime Act to protect children from online exploitation and abuse, underscoring a multi-faceted approach to creating a safe and respectful environment for all Nigerian children.
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