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University of Benin Mandates Good Conduct Affidavit for Exam Eligibility Upon School Resumption
The University of Benin has enacted a new policy banning the use of hot plates, ring boilers, and gas cookers in its hostels to address rising energy costs.
This decision follows a significant increase in the university’s electricity bill, which escalated from N88 million to N250 million monthly due to a dispute with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
The heightened billing led to the disconnection of the university’s two campuses, triggering student protests on July 3 after prolonged power outages and reliance on generators.
In response to the crisis and subsequent closure of the university to maintain order, the university management, led by Registrar Ademola Bobola, has issued a new circular detailing the conditions for the institution’s reopening.
Key among these conditions is a mandate requiring students to sign a new affidavit of good conduct upon their return. This affidavit will serve as a commitment to adhere to the university’s rules and regulations.
Additionally, students must settle any outstanding levies before resuming classes. Proof of payment will be necessary to gain entry into examination halls.
The university administration has emphasized strict monitoring to ensure compliance with this policy.
Students are also reminded to avoid any behavior that contravenes university regulations, including participating in unauthorized assemblies or demonstrations.
By implementing these measures, the University of Benin aims to stabilize its energy expenses and ensure a disciplined academic environment.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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