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  • Education Minister Whatsapp Number Hacked

    Education Minister Whatsapp Number Hacked

    The phone line of the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has been hacked, according to a disclaimer issued on his official X account on Thursday.
    In the post, Mamman warned the public to avoid communicating through the affected number.
    “My phone line has been compromised. Please refrain from calling the number and ignore any messages requesting assistance until the issue is resolved.
    “Thank you for your understanding,” he wrote on X.com.
    The Ministry of Education has also confirmed the breach.
    In a statement issued Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry disclosed that the compromised line is being used by unauthorised individuals.
    The statement read, “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, wishes to inform the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorised individuals.
    “We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
    “The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
  • Controversy Brews as VC Appoints Self Director of University Institute

    Controversy Brews as VC Appoints Self Director of University Institute

    … move  sparks controversy, with many questioning the ethical implications of a sitting Vice-Chancellor appointing himself to a directorial position within the same institution.

    In an unprecedented move, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Professor Innocent A.O. Ujah, has appointed himself as the Director of the Institute of Maternal & Reproductive Health of the same institution he currently heads.

    Prof Ujah has barely three months to the end of his five year appoint as pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University. This appointment is therefore viewed by many as a desperate act that is fueled by greed.

    Moreover, this decision has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the university community about the apparent desperation behind such an appointment.

    The official communication from the Registrar, Mal. Aminu Abba, as sighted by Nigerian Anchor, confirms the approval of Professor Ujah’s appointment for a period of one year, effective from May 19, 2024.

    As Director, Professor Ujah is expected to oversee the daily administration of the Institute, reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor—an office he currently occupies.

    The letter, issued from the Office of the Registrar, states:

    “I write to convey the approval of your appointment as the Director, Institute of Maternal & Reproductive Health in the University. The appointment is for a period of one (1) year in the first instance with effect from 19th May, 2024.

    As Director, you are responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the Institute in accordance with the provisions of the extant regulations of the University.”

     

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    This move has sparked controversy, with many questioning the ethical implications of a sitting Vice-Chancellor appointing himself to a directorial position within the same institution.

    Critics argue that this could be seen as a conflict of interest and a potential misuse of power, especially given the proximity to his retirement.

    The university community and stakeholders await further developments as the situation unfolds.