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A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr. Ovunda Ihunwo, has cautioned parents and guardians against blindly celebrating their children’s “sign-out” jamborees, describing the growing trend as a “deceptive culture” that often masks students’ true academic standing. In many Nigerian universities, “sign-out” ceremonies—originally a modest tradition to mark the end of final examinations—have now evolved into elaborate social events. Students often don customized T-shirts, spray money, host parties with loud music, and sometimes involve their parents in the festivities. However, Dr. Ihunwo warned that not all students who participate in these celebrations have genuinely fulfilled their graduation requirements. “Parents must be vigilant. Some of the students you see signing out have not even been cleared academically,” he said. “They are deceiving themselves, their parents, and the public.” He explained that peer influence, social pressure, and the pursuit of social media ...

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to former U.S. President Donald Trump in a legal settlement over the suspension of his account. The lawsuit stemmed from YouTube’s decision to block Trump’s channel following the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, citing concerns over the spread of violent content and incitement. According to court filings on Monday, the settlement brings an end to a lengthy legal battle in which Trump accused the video-sharing platform of censorship and political bias. His legal team had argued that the suspension violated his right to free speech and unfairly silenced his voice during a crucial political period. YouTube, owned by Google, initially defended its action as necessary to curb the risk of violence but has opted to resolve the case through financial settlement rather than continue prolonged litigation. While the company did not admit wrongdoing, the payout marks one of the largest settlements between a social media platform and a political fig...