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AAU Governing Council Orders Acting Vice-Chancellor to Vacate Office
Just five weeks after the inauguration of a new seven-member governing council for Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, the council has instructed Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin to vacate his position.
The governing council, which was established by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was sworn in on July 18, 2024, and is led by Dr. Omo-Ehijele Frank Odafen.
This move follows prolonged advocacy from the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which had been calling for significant changes at the institution.
The ASUU chapter had been pushing for the appointment of a permanent Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of a formal governing council for the university, increased funding, and enhanced staff welfare, among other improvements. These demands had been a focal point of the union’s campaign for several years.
In response to the council’s recent directive, Adagbonyin acknowledged the order to vacate his office, stating that he plans to formally step down next week.
He will hand over his responsibilities to Professor Samuel Olowo, the newly elected Provost of the College of Medicine, who will assume the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor.
This transition is part of a broader plan to appoint a permanent Vice-Chancellor for the university.
Adagbonyin, who has served as Acting Vice-Chancellor since February 8, 2022, following the removal of his predecessor, Professor Benson Osadolor, expressed his gratitude to the university community.
He thanked them for their support during his tenure and for the efforts of his team in advancing the university’s development.
The governing council’s recent actions are seen as a step toward addressing long-standing issues at the university and fulfilling the demands of the ASUU, aiming to bring about a more stable and effective leadership structure at Ambrose Alli University.
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LeBron James Steps Away from Social Media, Cites Negativity in Sports Coverage
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.
Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”
In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.
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Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Presents 3 Trillion Naira As Budget For 2025
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.
The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.
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Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Approval to Amend Lawsuit Against EFCC Asset Forfeiture
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.
The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.
The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.
Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.
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