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Prof. Abdulrasheed Na'Allah, vice chancellor of the University of Abuja, reports that two academic staff members were recently let go due to allegations of sexual harassment. The institution, according to the don, has set up a channel of communication for students to report instances of sexual harassment and other unethical behavior by lecturers. According to reports, sexual harassment has been an ongoing problem in Nigerian institutions. A 2018 survey by the World Bank Group's Women found that 70% of female graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria had experienced sexual harassment at school. The report claims that lecturers and classmates are the primary offenders. Although the Senate passed a bill in 2021 mandating a 21-year sentence for unruly lecturers, the majority of those charged and convicted after the bill was passed were simply fired. Four professors and 14 academics of various cadres were fired in 2022 according to reports from UNIABUJA, Obafemi Awolowo Univer

  (Getty images) A Florida House member, Rep Fabian Basabe, has been accused by his two former staffs of sexual harassment. The complaint, which was filed on Thursday, the House member  allegedly slapped 25-year-old Nicolas Frevola, a former legislative aide, from behind at an elementary school career day event in December 2022 and said, “I want ALL of that butt!” This incident happened without consent and in a room full of children, the lawsuit states. The complaint also details another incident in January at an event following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ inauguration. During the event, Mr Basabe was “drinking an excessive amount of alcohol,” the complaint continues, before asking Mr Frevola an “inappropriate” question, which elevated to the elected official slapping Mr Frevola across the face. Mr Basabe forced the aide to sign an NDA, the lawsuit says. The second former staffer, 24-year-old former intern Jacob Cutbirth, accused Mr Basabe “began to physically touch and grope him an