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Sex-for-Grades Scandal: Over 50 Nigerian Lecturers Indicted in Four-Year Wave of Sexual Misconduct

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Sex-for-Grades Scandal: Over 50 Nigerian Lecturers Indicted in Four-Year Wave of Sexual Misconduct

Sex-for-Grades Scandal: Over 50 Nigerian Lecturers Indicted in Four-Year Wave of Sexual Misconduct

“The existing mechanisms are often bureaucratic, and students fear repercussions. Without trusted and effective channels, victims feel isolated.”
— Mr. Onoja Baba, Kogi State Polytechnic

ABUJA — Over 50 lecturers across Nigerian public tertiary institutions have been indicted for sexual misconduct between April 2021 and April 2025, in what experts are calling an alarming, systemic crisis of exploitation within the country’s academic institutions.

The wave of cases—many involving coercion, harassment, and abuse of academic power—has resulted in dismissals, suspensions, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings across federal and state universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

A Nationwide Pattern of Abuse

The most recent case occurred on April 24, 2025, when the Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, dismissed Dr. Usman Aliyu after an internal disciplinary panel found him guilty of sexually harassing a married postgraduate student, Mrs. Kamila Aliyu.

Mrs. Aliyu had filed a petition in 2024 alleging academic coercion and threats. The institution acted following recommendations from its Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.

Ten days earlier, on April 14, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology dismissed three lecturers—Nurudeen Hassan, Kareem Arigbabu, and Olayinka Uthman—following multiple sexual harassment complaints and deliberations by its Governing Council.

A Crisis Decades in the Making

A 2018 survey by the World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law project revealed that 70% of Nigerian female graduates experienced sexual harassment during their studies—primarily from lecturers and classmates.

In 2021, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill imposing up to 21 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexual exploitation. However, the bill has yet to be signed into law, limiting the ability of institutions to enforce lasting legal consequences.

Dismissals and Investigations: A Timeline

Sexual misconduct cases reported between 2021 and 2025 span nearly every region of Nigeria:

  • Federal University, Lokoja dismissed four lecturers in November 2024 and suspended another in May 2024.

  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka suspended Mr. Mfonobong Udoudom, later arrested by police after a viral video showed him allegedly harassing a female student.

  • Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife dismissed three lecturers in 2021 and probed a professor in 2022, bringing its tally to four.

  • University of Abuja confirmed the dismissal of four lecturers—two each in 2022 and 2023—for sexual misconduct.

  • In August 2023, the University of Calabar suspended its Dean of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, after multiple harassment allegations.

  • In 2023, the ICPC arraigned Dr. Balogun Olaniran of Tai Solarin University of Education for allegedly demanding sex to alter exam results.

Additional institutions affected include:

  • Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

  • University of Lagos

  • University of Port Harcourt

  • Abia State University

  • Ambrose Alli University

  • Ignatius Ajuru University

  • Kwara State University

  • Rivers State Polytechnic

  • Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

  • Kogi State Polytechnic

Fear, Silence, and Systemic Barriers

Despite these actions, many cases remain unreported. Victims often fear retaliation, social stigma, or academic sabotage.

“The fear of losing grades, scholarships, or credibility forces students into silence,” said a female undergraduate who requested anonymity.

Mr. Onoja Baba, a lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, has proposed a “Digital Anonymous Feedback System” to allow students to report harassment safely and without fear.

“It’s time we rethink our reporting and accountability structures,” Baba said. “Without transparency and trust, institutional change will remain cosmetic.”

What Needs to Change?

Education rights advocates, student groups, and civil society organizations are calling for:

  • Immediate presidential assent to the 2021 sexual harassment bill

  • Establishment of independent sexual misconduct panels in all institutions

  • Digital whistleblowing systems and victim support desks

  • Public naming of convicted offenders to deter future violations

The wave of dismissals may indicate a shift toward accountability, but critics say true justice must go beyond administrative action. As Nigeria grapples with this long-standing crisis, victims and activists continue to demand justice, protection, and reform—not just punishment, but prevention.

Until then, students remain at risk—and the classroom, meant to be a sanctuary of learning, continues to harbor predators.

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How Tinubu’s Government Is Suffering For Ignoring Primate Ayodele’s Early Prophecies On Insecurity

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Primate Ayodele Never Said Seyi Makinde Would Become President’’ – Media Aide Clarifies*

*How Tinubu’s Government Is Suffering For Ignoring Primate Ayodele’s Early Prophecies On Insecurity

 

After swearing-in on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received goodwill messages from renowned men of God, with many prophesying that his administration would be better, especially in terms of security.

 

Many of these messages were based on the earlier promise of the All Progressive Congress that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, would tackle insecurity adequately for the country.

 

However, in the midst of these praises and goodwill messages, renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, who is known for always revealing the future of any new administration, spoke in a prophetic message that went viral, that insecurity will be used as a great tool against Tinubu’s administration.

 

The prophet had been talking about another APC government since 2022, noting that Nigerians will face several economic hardships, and he was detested by the ruling party and its supporters because of this. They saw him as an opposition party when they were supposed to listen to his prophetic warnings. However, it happened; the major indices of the economy are energy and currency. The exchange rate and price of petrol have never been so much like it has been for the past three years now.

 

The prophet warned repeatedly that insecurity and the economy would be the major issues President Tinubu would face in his administration, but did they listen? Absolutely not, because if they did, some of the issues being faced in the country would have disappeared.

 

Beyond his statement before the election, Primate Ayodele continued to warn the government against insecurity, even as far as warning against an impending coup. The prophet had revealed that some powerful Nigerians are angry with the president and have planned to remove him unconstitutionally. Of course, they never believed this till it happened. If not for the prophetic security alert issued by the prophet, the president may have been removed when the coup came to light.

 

These were his warnings regarding the coup:

 

“There will be an attempt to unseat Tinubu unconstitutionally; the NSA, DSS, and Chief of Army Staff must be careful about this. There are some gangs planning between November to January to unseat him.”

 

https://tribuneonlineng.com/some-powerful-nigerians-plotting-to-remove-tinubu-through-coup-primate-ayodele/

 

Thankfully, they were arrested, and some of them have been detained.

 

More recently, there were attacks on some states on Easter Sunday, leading to the death of some Christians. This happened as a result of obstinacy on the part of security operatives because just days before it, Primate Ayodele specifically warned that some states would be attacked from Easter Sunday, and it did happen, with security operatives having nothing to do to stop the incident.

 

These were Primate Ayodele’s warnings.

 

“Our security operatives must watch Easter Sunday well because plans have been concluded to carry out attacks in seven states starting from that day.

 

“The states to watch out for include Kogi, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Kaduna.

 

“The security operatives must be extra vigilant in these states starting from Easter Sunday.”

 

https://theeagleonline.com.ng/easter-sunday-primate-ayodele-warns-seven-states-of-terrorist-attacks/

 

Yesterday, there was an internal memo released by the Nigerian Customs Service that Boko Haram are planning to attack some prisons and airports in the country.

 

This corroborated the prophetic warning of Primate Ayodele, which he shared some weeks ago, regarding some prisons, specifically mentioning Kuje prison.

 

These were his words:

 

“Break jail is imminent, Kuje prison or they send a bomb into Kuje prison, it’s a midnight work…..”

 

Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele had warned that there are people sponsoring insecurity in President Tinubu’s government. He also urged him to name some of them in order to curb it, but this has yet to be done.

 

President Tinubu’s government would have been one of the best, but insecurity has tarnished it greatly, and the country is gradually returning to the days of daily killings; even Nigerian high-ranking soldiers are not spared. This insecurity has given the administration a bad record internationally, with the US naming Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).

 

If the president had listened, Nigerians, and even the government, wouldn’t have suffered this much. However, it’s not too late for them to turn a new leaf.

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Nigerian Navy Deepens Ties With Ogun Community

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Nigerian Navy Deepens Ties With Ogun Community

 

 

In a deliberate effort to strengthen civil–military relations, the Nigerian Navy School of Music on Wednesday hosted youths from the Lemode Community Development Committee at its premises, in an engagement designed to foster trust and cooperation between the military and the civilian population.

 

The initiative, aligned with the civil–military cooperation drive under the leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, reflects a growing recognition within the armed forces that national security is reinforced not only through operations but also through meaningful connections with civilians, particularly the youth.

 

The visiting youths from Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State were received with warmth and professionalism, as naval personnel ensured seamless coordination, adherence to security protocols, and a welcoming atmosphere.

 

Central to the engagement was a security orientation session aimed at deepening mutual understanding and encouraging intelligence sharing. This was complemented by cultural and social interactions that helped demystify military life, presenting naval personnel as partners in community development. The exercise underscored the Navy’s commitment to openness and sustained engagement with host communities.

 

Addressing participants, the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Adelaja Sanni, described the visit as a strategic platform for strengthening ties between the Navy and the civilian population. He emphasised that such initiatives help to build trust, promote unity, and foster a shared sense of responsibility for national development.

 

“The safety of our collective space relies on the information we share. Security awareness means making the youth our primary partners in intelligence. You understand your environment better than anyone, and we rely on your vigilance to keep our communities safe,” he said.

 

He commended the discipline and conduct of the participants, noting that while activities of the day may pass, the lessons on cooperation and security consciousness would endure.

 

Sanni also acknowledged the role of Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, describing him as the key link that made the engagement possible. According to him, Folorunsho’s consistent drive for open communication, and strategic public engagement has been central to bridging the gap.

 

A highlight of the visit was a novelty football match between personnel of the Nigerian Navy School of Music and the visiting official football team, popularly known as Met Boys. The encounter was lively and competitive, ending 2–1 in favour of the community side. OSBD Hunsa MM scored for the Navy, while Abubakar Onifade netted a brace to secure victory for the visitors in a game defined by skill, energy, and sportsmanship. Officials, however, stressed that the significance of the event extended far beyond the scoreline.

 

Speaking on behalf of the visiting community, Lateef Owodunni expressed appreciation for the warm reception, noting that the initiative had significantly bridged the gap between the military and the youth.

 

“The security orientation was enlightening. We now understand that intelligence sharing is not about targeting our own people, but about protecting our communities from criminal elements. We are taking this message of vigilance and cooperation back home,” he said.

 

Owodunni commended the Nigerian Navy, led by Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, particularly Captain Folorunsho, for promoting a people-centred approach to security communication. He described him as instrumental in fostering inclusive engagement within the Nigerian Navy.

 

He also applauded the leadership of the institution under Lieutenant Commander Sanni, noting that the Commanding Officer demonstrated that lasting peace and mutual understanding are achievable through consultation, dialogue, and engagement rather than confrontation or exclusion.

 

The engagement was received by other top officers of the Nigerian Navy School of Music, including the Chief Instructor, Lieutenant Onaolapo Onabolu, senior departmental heads, and other key personnel of the establishment.

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Ijebu Muslim Professionals advocate Okubadejo for Deputy Governorship Candidate for 2027

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Ijebu Muslim Professionals advocate Okubadejo for Deputy Governorship Candidate for 2027

Ijebu Muslim professionals have thrown their weight behind Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, advocating him for the deputy governorship candidate position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Ogun State.

 

 

The endorsement was made public by the President of the association, Sherik Abdulazeez Malik Odumosun, who addressed members of the media on the group’s position and reasons for backing Okubadejo.

 

According to Odumosun, Hon. Okubadejo has demonstrated exceptional leadership capacity and commitment to grassroots development through his role as a commissioner, particularly in the area of infrastructure development across Ijebu land.

 

 

He noted that several road projects executed under Okubadejo’s influence have significantly improved connectivity and boosted economic activities within the region, earning him widespread commendation from residents.

 

 

Odumosun further highlighted Okubadejo’s contributions to youth empowerment, stressing that his initiatives in skills acquisition, ICT training, financial support, and job creation have positively impacted many young people in the area.

 

 

On security, the association praised Okubadejo for strengthening safety measures by supporting security agencies with operational vehicles, thereby enhancing their capacity to tackle emerging security challenges in Ijebu communities.

 

 

The group also acknowledged his role in facilitating access to government opportunities at the federal, state, and local government levels, describing him as a bridge between the people and the government.

 

 

He described the commissioner as one of the most accessible public office holders, noting that his leadership style has translated into tangible and positive achievements across Ogun State.

 

 

While urging party stakeholders and the general public to support the call, Odumosun emphasized that pairing Okubadejo with Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as governorship candidate would ensure balanced representation and sustained development in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elections.

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