By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

President Bola Tinubu has fired VC of UNN and other federal universities.

These changes are effective immediately.

At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.

Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University. He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Senator Joy Emordi, now pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education.

To succeed Maikudi, President Tinubu appointed Professor Lar Patricia Manko as Acting Vice Chancellor at the Yakubu Gowon University for a six-month term. She will not be eligible to apply for the substantive Vice Chancellor position when it becomes available.

In addition, President Tinubu has removed Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu from his position as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), before his tenure ends on February 14.

Professor Oguejiofu T. Ujam has been appointed as his successor for six months and will not be eligible to apply for the permanent position.

The leadership changes at UNN extend to the role of Pro-Chancellor, with Gen. Ike Nwachukwu reassigned to Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo. President Tinubu appointed Engineer Olubunmi Kayode Ojo as the new Pro-Chancellor of UNN. Previously, Ojo held the same position at the Federal University of Lokoja and the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti.

Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi, currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo, has been appointed to succeed Ojo at the Federal University of Lokoja.

Senator Sani Stores is the new Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, succeeding Senator Joy Emordi. Senator Stores is a Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Additionally, Barrister Olugbenga Kukoyi, a current Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been appointed the new Pro-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State.

All appointments and reassignment decisions are effective immediately.

President Tinubu emphasised that these changes reflect his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s higher education system through dynamic leadership and accountability.

The restructuring aims to strengthen governance and academic excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A 19-year-old girl, Ramatoulie Baldeh, has been arrested for setting f!re to her boyfriend’s family home in Kerr Sering, Gambia.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 following a dispute with her boyfriend.

According to Gambia media, Ramatoulie lit a plastic bag and threw it onto the bed before opening a gas cylinder.

The fire quickly spread, engulfing the entire house and destroying all belongings.

Although no injuries were reported, the f!re caused extensive damage.

At the time of the incident, there were 10 tenants in the compound.

The fire also spread to their apartments, leaving them with nothing.

One of the affected tenants told journalists, “We are now homeless, with all our belongings destroyed. We urgently need help.”

The suspect is currently in custody at the Senegambia Police Station as CID officers continue their investigation.

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A viral video has shown the moment officers of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command beat up an alleged police officer for shooting at their colleague, who is now fighting for his life.

It was learnt that the incident occurred during an enforcement operation targeting counterfeit number plates, part of a broader initiative launched by the FRSC under the Lagos Sector Command. According to Channels Television, the Corps Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, who was supervising the operation, did not provide specific details about the incident as of the time of filing this report.

However, he encouraged journalists to remain patient as he investigates the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate occurrence. It is still unclear whether the security personnel involved is connected to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and as of this report, there have been no statements from police authorities in Lagos regarding the matter.