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US varsity probes Uju Anya’s ‘threatening’ posts amid backlash
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· September 12, 2026
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Key points Dr Anya's role is in second-language acquisition, and her leave is for the 2026/27 academic year. Dr Uju Anya, an associate professor, is currently not teaching due to voluntary professional leave.
A Nigerian-born academic is facing scrutiny over social media posts. Dr Uju Anya, an associate professor, is currently not teaching due to voluntary professional leave. Her posts have sparked backlash, with some describing them as hostile. The academic's remarks are being reviewed by her university.
The university has stated that the review is underway, but further details are not provided. Dr Anya's role is in second-language acquisition, and her leave is for the 2026/27 academic year.
The controversy surrounding her posts continues to escalate, with some users sharing screenshots of her alleged comments.
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Category: News Published: September 12, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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