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Universities

UNN Gets New Vice Chancellor

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has announced Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as its new Vice Chancellor, following a rigorous selection process involving 28 candidates. Professor Ortuanya, who previously served as Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), was appointed after the university’s Governing Council ratified the recommendation of the selection committee. The process, chaired

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Universities

UniAbuja Professor Threatens Legal Action Against Sahara Reporters Over Defamation Claims

Professor Rasheed Adebayo of the University of Abuja has announced plans to sue Sahara Reporters for defamation, following the publication of an article on April 30, 2025.  The report alleged that the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, was orchestrating efforts to appoint Prof. Adebayo as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in

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Politics

Minister Alausa Accused of Backdoor Moves to Install Sacked Professor as FUDMA VC

Fresh concerns have emerged over alleged political interference in Nigeria’s university system, as Education Minister Dr. Olatunji Alausa, is being accused of trying to impose his preferred candidate as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State. Insiders at the university claim that the Minister is pushing for the reinstatement of Professor Rasheed

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