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ASUU faults reversal of mother-tongue policy by FG
The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the reversal of the mother-tongue policy in favour of the English language by the federal government.
Jurbe Mwolwus, the chairperson of the union at the university, said this during a news conference on Monday in Jos.
Mr Mwolwus insisted that the use of the English language for early childhood education was retrogressive, adding that the move was a great loss of past gains rooted in research.
“ASUU in the University of Jos opposes the reversal and insists that using local languages for instruction is a standard and best practice in technologically advanced nations like China, Russia, Japan and South Korea, among others.
“Children before the age of eight have been found to be able to master six or more languages without hampering their cognitive development,” he said.
The chairperson called on the federal government to reconsider its decision in order to ensure proper early childhood development in Nigeria.
Mr Mwolwus also faulted the government’s plan to establish a campus of Coventry University in Nigeria under the Transnational Education framework (TNE).
“ASUU sees TNE as another platform to further undermine and underdevelop the country’s education for the personal benefit of a few Nigerians and their foreign collaborators.
“ASUU is calling on the government to make our universities globally competitive to attract foreign students and scholars, or retain tested local brains, instead of embracing the recolonisation of our education,” Mr Mwolwus said.
The chairperson also faulted the move by the Federal Ministry of Education to scrap some courses in the university system.
He described the claim by the ministry that some courses, particularly in the social sciences and humanities, were “irrelevant” and compounding unemployment issues in Nigeria as “unfortunate”.
“We make bold to say that every course in the university has its utilitarian values, both in personal and societal spheres.
“After all, skills, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and digital literacy are laid by the so-called irrelevant courses like philosophy, religious studies, linguistics and fine arts, among others.
“By the way, is it only graduates of the social sciences and humanities that are unemployed in Nigeria? So, ASUU rejects any attempt to scrap academic programmes in Nigerian universities. We call on the government to rather create an enabling environment for industries to grow and create more employment opportunities,” he said.
Mr Mwolwus also advised the federal government to desist from irregular appointments, misappropriation of funds and disregard for due process in universities.
(NAN)
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DO-OR-DIE AT SHOWTIME: Warriors Eye Final Spot As Knights And Rebels Prepare For Winner-Takes-All Showdown
The road to the Showtime Bowl reaches a dramatic crossroads today as Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki prepares to host one of the biggest nights in Showtime Flag Football history.
After an electrifying first leg that produced intense battles, playoff drama, and an unforgettable 82-point thriller, the Showtime Bowl Series XIV Playoffs return today for the decisive second leg — where championship dreams will survive or die.
Four teams remain in the hunt.
Only two will move one step closer to lifting the Showtime Bowl trophy.
And by the end of tonight, the playoff picture will look completely different.
The opening matchup of the evening sees the Abia-Warriors return to battle the Ibom Raptors after securing a hard-fought 21-13 victory in the first leg.
The Warriors once again showed why they have become one of the most dominant teams in Showtime football, using their experience and discipline to take an eight-point advantage into today’s clash.
But despite the defeat, the Raptors left the first leg with renewed belief.
Unlike previous meetings where the Warriors completely controlled the contest, the Raptors fought fiercely and proved they have the talent to challenge one of the league’s biggest powerhouses.
Now they face their biggest test yet.
Can the Raptors produce the comeback that could shake the entire league?
Or will the Warriors continue their march toward another championship appearance?
With stars on both sides capable of changing a game in an instant, the opening playoff battle promises tension, physicality, and elite football from the first whistle.
Then comes the game everyone is talking about.
The Lagos Knights and Lagos Rebels return to the field after producing one of the greatest playoff spectacles in Showtime history.
Their first-leg encounter ended in a breathtaking 41-41 draw, leaving absolutely nothing between two of the hottest teams in the league.
It was football at its finest.
Touchdowns. Big plays. Momentum swings. Pure entertainment.
Now the rivalry enters its final chapter.
The Knights arrive carrying momentum from their remarkable rise during the postseason, including a dominant 59-0 Wildcard victory that announced them as serious contenders.
The Rebels, meanwhile, continue to play with confidence, swagger, and the fearless attacking style that has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.
Today there will be no second chances.
No draws.
No escape.
One team advances. One team’s season ends.
The atmosphere inside Showtime Arena is expected to be electric as players, coaches, and supporters prepare for what could become one of the defining nights of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV season.
From rising stars and fierce rivalries to unforgettable moments and championship ambitions, Showtime Flag Football continues to showcase why it remains one of the fastest-growing and most exciting sports platforms in Nigeria.
Today is about more than football.
It is about pride.
It is about legacy.
It is about earning the right to continue the journey.
Four teams enter Showtime Arena with dreams of championship glory.
By the end of tonight, only the strongest will remain standing on the Road to the Showtime Bowl.
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