{
  "id": 19173232,
  "title": "'Truth finally out' - Nigerians react as Tinubu's Chicago varsity claim sparks fresh controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/truth-finally-out-nigerians-react-as-tinubus-chicago-varsity-claim",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/truth-finally-out-nigerians-react-as-tinubus-chicago-varsity-claim-sparks-fresh-controversy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The controversy surrounding Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's academic background has resurfaced, with a former lecturer at Chicago State University alleging that the president never attended the institution. Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse appeared on News Central TV and called Tinubu a \"professional crook,\" stating that he knows for a fact that Tinubu never attended Chicago State University.\n\nPearse's remarks have sparked widespread reactions on social media, particularly on the X platform. Many Nigerians have called for a thorough investigation into the president's academic records. One user, @TheTestame45349, expressed surprise at the truth finally being revealed, while another, @luvinxtain, accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of spreading lies and deceit.\n\nDr. Ken Onn II (@drkenon2) echoed similar sentiments, confirming that Tinubu was indeed a lecturer and program director at CSU for the same program he claimed to have attended. @ogbeniadekunle urged for Tinubu's protection, stating that he was once a lecturer at Chicago State University. @anthonyabakporo questioned Tinubu's motives for discrediting the former lecturer, suggesting that if he truly wanted Nigerians to believe him, he should act like his political opponent, Peter Obi, and release his credentials from CSU.",
  "summary": "A cross-section of Nigerians has continued to react to the renewed controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu's academic records, particularly his claim of graduating from Chicago State University. DAILY POST reports that the controversy resurfaced on Sunday following allegations by a former lecturer at the university, Adetokunbo Pearse. Dr Pearse, who appeared on News Central TV […] 'Truth…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}