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How Vice Chancellors are molesting us, misappropriating TETFUND projects, students write Tinubu

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How Vice Chancellors are molesting us, misappropriating TETFUND projects, students write Tinubu

 

 

 

A student group, the Concerned Public Tertiary Institutions’ Students Association (CoPTISA) has accused some rectors and vice chancellors of government-owned tertiary institutions of molesting students abusing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for personal gains.

 

 

 

 

 

CoPTISA has appealed to President Tinubu in a letter to urgently act and get to the root of the malfeasance in the tertiary education subsector as the last hope Nigeria has for recovering government-owned schools from “a syndicate of looters in its ivory towers.”

 

 

 

The group’s national president said, “The education sub-sector is on its knees because of how these VCs brazenly engage in sex for marks, project fund diversion, project abandonment, financial malfeasance, breach of procurement procedures as well as admission and other forms of racketeering.

 

How Vice Chancellors are molesting us, misappropriating TETFUND projects, students write Tinubu

 

“Monies released to our schools by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) are being stolen with projects improperly executed in connivance with contractors who have turned out to be friends, family and associates of the Vice Chancellors and members of their management team.

 

 

 

“We are speaking out now that we have learnt that these school managements do not want anyone to get to the root of how they are wrecking our institutions.

 

 

“Nigerians should ask where these VCs and Rectors get the funds they use to build world-class mansions and to send their children and wards to schools abroad at a time when everyone knows what foreign exchange means for a weakened naira. We have not even touched on the matter of these children of the Vice Chancellors and professors not consuming what their parents produce because none of them attend Nigerian schools.

 

 

“It is the reason these people as school management are comfortable with subjecting us to different forms of abuse because there are ethical issues they are not addressing be it in the way they relate with their students or in how they treat the funds meant to make our schools better,” he lamented.

 

 

 

He said CoPTISA is appealing to the Senate and House of Representatives to open investigations into areas that some Vice Chancellors and Rectors have been found wanting since the National Assembly can save the situation as envisaged in Sections 88 and 89 of the Constitution, which gave the legislature oversight powers.

 

 

 

According to him, the government can turn things around for tertiary institutions in Nigeria as any funds recovered as a result of its current oversight would go a long way in providing the infrastructure and scholarship support for which they are meant.
“Recovering looted TETFUND intervention monies would allow many schools to execute actual projects as opposed to the phantom structures that a lot of school management claimed they built,” he said.

 

 

 

The group noted that many benefitting institutions from TETFUND interventions carried out shoddy jobs, executed substandard projects or did not implement them at all, while in some cases the consulting or contracting firms were owned by the implementing Vice-Chancellor or their family members and associates.

 

 

They also cited instances of Vice Chancellors constantly nominating their cronies and family members for capacity-building training and foreign trips to the detriment of the relevant staff and scholars in their institutions, who should have attended such programmes by their mandates.
Meanwhile, CoPTISA has stressed the need for the tertiary education sub-sector to show evidence of how it utilized the trillions of Nigeria committed to schools over the past years as all public expenditures must be accounted for in the spirit of accountability.

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Grace Nation Worldwide Celebrates  Dr. Chris Okafor’s Birthday Amid Easter Reflections

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Grace Nation Worldwide Celebrates  Dr. Chris Okafor’s Birthday Amid Easter Reflections

 

Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” — Dr. Chris Okafor

 

 

Grace Nation Worldwide marked a special occasion as members gathered at the international headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the birthday of the Generational Prophet and Senior Pastor, Christopher Okafor, who turned a year older on April 4, 2026.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration

 

The atmosphere was filled with gratitude as sons and daughters of the ministry came together to appreciate God for the life and impact of their spiritual leader.

The celebration featured a variety of activities, including special musical renditions, Bible recitations, choreography presentations, and a vibrant praise and worship session led by the Liberation Voices.

 

The highlight of the event was the ceremonial cutting of the birthday cake, followed by joyful celebration and thanksgiving, all dedicated to the glory of God.

 

Teaching on the Death and Resurrection of Christ ,Earlier in the day, the service also commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with Dr. Okafor delivering a message on “The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

 

In his teaching, he described the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary as the foundation of the Christian faith.

 

“The death of Jesus represents the depth of God’s love for humanity,” he said, while emphasizing that the resurrection is the ultimate confirmation and strength of the believer’s faith.

 

The State of Humanity Before Redemption

 

Dr. Okafor explained that before the sacrifice of Christ, humanity was bound by sin, subject to judgment, and separated from God. He highlighted the consequences of the fall of man, including spiritual loss and the inevitability of judgment.

The Purpose of Christ’s Sacrifice

 

According to the cleric, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought restoration and reconciliation between God and humanity.

“When a person is restored to God, life becomes meaningful,” he noted, adding that the sacrifice of Christ signifies the forgiveness of sin and a new beginning for believers.

 

A Message of Hope

In conclusion, Dr. Okafor stated that the resurrection of Jesus Christ provides believers with the opportunity to live a fruitful and abundant life, anchored in faith and divine purpose.

The combined celebration of his birthday and the message of Easter created a moment of reflection, joy, and renewed commitment among members of Grace Nation Worldwide.

 

Grace Nation Worldwide Celebrates 

Dr. Chris Okafor’s Birthday Amid Easter Reflections

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun, 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.

The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.

He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.

The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.

 

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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South

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*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*

 

A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.

 

In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.

 

He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”

 

“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”

 

He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.

 

His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.

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