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In a recent turn of events, Dr. Blessing Chinweobo, a lecturer in the department of Mass Communication at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has threatened legal action against Myschoolnews, an online news platform. The dispute stems from a publication made by Myschoolnews based on a Facebook post by Dr. Chinweobo.

https://myschoolnews.ng/omo-see-spacing-mass-communication-department-at-unn-promotes-academic-integrity-amidst-large-class-sizes
Dr. Chinweobo’s original post on Facebook read as follows:

“In Mass Comm UNN, most classes are almost 400 in number. Yes, the number is large, but we are very organized and have zero tolerance for all forms of academic malpractices. Today is Monday, and our Mondays are usually beautifully blue. Our students, nko? Be the judge.”

A student, reacting to the lecturer’s post, highlighted students who appeared unprepared for an exam based on their expressions. The student’s comment read:

“So I decided to zoom in. That girl’s face, though.”

Dr. Chinweobo, in response to the student’s remark, asked:

“Wetin do their faces? They are on hot seats, na.”

The student replied:

“It’s not just about the hot seats. I guess it’s about empty sheets.”



On Thursday, 21 March 2024, Dr. Blessing Chinweobo, accompanied by armed security personnel, stormed the office of Myschoolnews UNN Branch. Subsequently, a staff member from Myschoolnews was taken into custody. However, the staff was later released on bail after a call from Prof. S.I. Ofoefule, Director, SERVICOM Unit.

Dr. Chinweobo had previously called Myschoolnews, threatening legal action if they did not take down the publication. She emphasized that she disliked the headline attached to the picture and hinted that Myschoolnews has no right to use the pictures of students taking examination which was sourced from her social media page.

However, Dr. Chinweobo failed to acknowledge that taking pictures of students inside an examination hall is against UNN guidelines. Furthermore, she maintained that Myschoolnews is supposed to contact her before using the contents she shared on the public domain.

Myschoolnews, in response, stands by its publications, asserting that the company has the right to use pictures from the lecturer’s public social media page. As of this publication, the dispute remains unresolved, and both parties continue to hold their ground.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as legal proceedings unfold.
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/unn-lecturer-dr-blessing-chinweobo-arrests-myschoolnews-staff-and-threatens-legal-action-over-publication

They wear school uniforms in UNN? Lol. Where’s the individuality?

meobizy:
They wear school uniforms in UNN? Lol. Where’s the individuality?

wearing of uniforms is normal in UNEC

meobizy:
They wear school uniforms in UNN? Lol. Where’s the individuality?

Certain faculties have uniforms for specific days. I know of education and Agriculture in Unibadan.

An absolute abuse of power. Infringing on the constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of expression. The irony that this is being done by a lecturer in the department of Mass Communication is not lost on me.

This Lecturer must be dumb, why are you arresting a media official for helping you to repost contents you created in exam hall? A good Lawyer will make cool cash from this case. Sue her and the University

She must learn in a HARD Way!!!

meobizy:
They wear school uniforms in UNN? Lol. Where’s the individuality?

That's just one among the few departments that wear uniforms in some days of the week. Some wear theirs on Mondays, others Fridays, others on special occasions...



Other departments that wear uniform in UNN are

Pharmacy
Archeology
Religion and cultural studies
Public admin... These are the ones I know about Nsukka campus but in Enugu campus almost all the departments there wear uniforms 😂


From Law to medicine

Health Sciences
Environmental sciences et al.




On the topic, the lecturer is just being paranoid , she herself flouted the university rule by posting their pictures while writing exams

Everyone is just above the law in their own niche when it comes to Nigeria 🇳🇬.