Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university's vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi.

The selection process was rife with controversy with some members of the Joint Senate and Council Selection Board (JCSSB) accusing Mr Kaita of imposing Ms Maikudi.

Mr Tinubu announced the sack in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. UniAbuja's new leadership

Mr Tinubu has also appointed Lanre Tejuoso, as the Pro-Chancellor of the university. Mr Tejuoso was until this appointment the pro-chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.

The president also appointed Patricia Manko, a professor, as acting vice-chancello...