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LASU students shut down Badagry expressway in protest

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Lagos—Students of the Lagos State University, LASU, yesterday, shut down vehicular and commercial activities along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, to protest the indefinite postponement of the institution’s 2014/2015 first semester examination, earlier scheduled to commence on July 6.

The students who were aggrieved that their examination was shifted indefinitely three days to its commencement, barricaded the ever-busy highway, causing a hectic traffic logjam from the LASU gate to Alaba Suru Bus-stop.

The situation, Vanguard gathered held motorists and other road users for over six hours, forcing commuters to trek long distances to their business and work places.

Speaking to Vanguard, the Students’ Union Government, SUG, spokesperson, Mr. Adebanjo Fatai, expressed disgust at the silence of the Visitor to the university, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over the unending crises rocking the state-owned university.

Fatai, who said the silence absolutely negates one of the major electoral promises made to them by the governor, urged him to urgently pass an order to resolve the impasse leading to the disruption the school’s academic calendar.

why we postponed exams  —LASU management

However, in an official bulletin dated June 3, the university management said it shifted the exams until further notice, as a result of the inconclusive registration exercise by students, which has affected the production of examination dockets, and the inability of the university Senate to meet in order to ratify the amended academic calendar which was approved on its behalf by the Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Senate.

The management in the bulletin stated that between Saturday, June 27 and Thursday, July 2, 2015, of the school’s total population of 11, 333, just 7, 982 students have paid their tuition fees which was reversed to as low as N25, 000 on August 7, 2014 by the last administration.

Of this number that have paid, it said 7, 774 students have registered, while 208 students were yet to register for reasons best known to them, adding that 3, 351 students are yet to pay their tuition fees and are not yet registered and may not sit for the examination should it commence as scheduled.

There has been  continued face-off between the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Obafunwa and its staff unions – the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, over issues bordering on the running of the university.

 

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GIRAU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JOINS GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS FOR CHILDREN’S

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Girau International School (GIS) has announced its participation in the worldwide celebration of Children’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to fostering and nurturing young learners.

The school emphasized that GIS is dedicated to creating a learning atmosphere that is not only educational but also filled with fun and adventure. “At Girau International School, we believe that learning should be an enjoyable experience,” the statement read. “We are committed to developing early readers and focusing on comprehensive educational development through our innovative curriculum, which is a blend of the Nigerian and British educational systems.”

As part of its dedication to academic excellence, GIS allocates specific reading times during which students engage in phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and key reading strategies to enhance their comprehension skills. This structured approach ensures that children not only learn to read but also develop a lifelong love for reading.

Additionally, GIS offers top-notch sporting and extracurricular facilities, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests beyond the classroom. “Our motto, ‘Learn, Live, and Achieve,’ encapsulates our holistic approach to education,” the management stated.

As Girau International School joins the global community in celebrating Children’s Day, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower young learners, preparing them for a bright future filled with possibilities. The school remain committed in reinforcing the importance of nurturing and supporting the next generation.

GIRAU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JOINS GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS FOR CHILDREN’S

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Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) Proposes Partnership with Beart & Gibson Group

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*Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) Proposes Partnership with Beart & Gibson Group to Empower Youth and Drive Industrial Development in Northeast Nigeria*

The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) has announced a bold and strategic proposal to partner with Beart & Gibson Group, a globally recognized leader in manufacturing and engineering, to launch a large-scale empowerment and industrial development initiative targeting Nigeria’s Northeast region.
This groundbreaking collaboration was the focal point of a high-level meeting between the NAUB management and a delegation from Beart & Gibson Group, led by Dr. Shelly U. Amos, Regional Director for West Africa, and Esv. Ashem Musa Jacob, Nominee for Beart & Gibson Group.

The proposed partnership is designed to provide practical, skill-based training in several key areas crucial to modern industrial and technological development.
These include:
1. Engineering and manufacturing (including assembly and production of devices and appliances).
2. IT and digital skills Software development and cybersecurity
3. Digital marketing
4. Entrepreneurship and business planning
5. Financial literacy and startup development
6. Modern agricultural practices and agribusiness management.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, NAUB Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawan Buratai, emphasized that the partnership represents more than just a skills program. “This partnership presents our commitment to providing students with real-world skills that align with national priorities.

It is a vital step towards the industrial realization of the Northeast,” Prof. Buratai said.

According to the proposal, the collaboration aims to enrich NAUB’s academic curriculum with industry-relevant content, enhance graduate employability, and foster sustainable economic growth across the region. The long-term vision is to transform the Northeast into a hub for industrial innovation, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

If approved and implemented, the NAUB-Beart & Gibson partnership could become a model for strategic academia-industry collaboration in Nigeria, serving as a catalyst for regional development and national progress.

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Server Glitch Shatters UTME Dreams: JAMB Admits Error, 380,000 Candidates to Resit Exams 

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Server Glitch Shatters UTME Dreams: JAMB Admits Error, 380,000 Candidates to Resit Exams 

A devastating technical oversight and human error have forced Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to invalidate the 2025 UTME results of 379,997 candidates across Lagos and the South-East, sparking public outrage, calls for resignation, and growing demand for accountability.

At an emergency technical review on Wednesday at JAMB’s Abuja headquarters, Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede broke down in tears as he addressed the fallout from the mishap, admitting that the problem stemmed from the incomplete deployment of a critical server update—a mistake that severely distorted results for nearly 400,000 candidates in 157 exam centres.

“This incident was neither a system failure nor administrative manipulation, but an outright human error,” the board declared.

According to the report presented, JAMB’s server patch—which supported new innovations in the 2025 exam—was correctly implemented in the Kaduna (KAD) server cluster but not deployed to the Lagos (LAG) cluster, which services Lagos and the entire South-East. The result: a massive answer validation mismatch that rendered scores invalid.

A collaborative review with Educare Technical Team, JAMB’s independent IT partner, revealed that over 14,000 logs from affected centres displayed severe inconsistencies, with audit trails confirming systemic malfunction—not student failure.

The fallout is massive:

  • 65 centres (206,610 candidates) affected in Lagos

  • 92 centres (173,387 candidates) affected in the South-East

  • 379,997 total candidates to resit the UTME, starting Friday, May 16

The registrar stated affected students will receive SMS notifications to their registered numbers. He took full responsibility, stating:

“Please. Thank you. I am sorry. These are not just words—I accept full responsibility.”

Public Reactions: Resignation Calls Mount

Despite Oloyede’s emotional apology, pressure is building. On social media, Nigerians are calling for his resignation:

  • @jacobsule: “Oloyede should step aside immediately for an independent investigation.”

  • @MrGatsby: “Oloyede should please resign. This is disgraceful.”

  • @abolajijnr: “Someone has died over this. He should be in jail already.”

Parents Demand Clarity on Withheld Results

The scandal deepened as parents of under-16 candidates decried JAMB’s refusal to release their children’s results.

“Why traumatize these children? They wrote the exams, let them see their scores!” cried Mrs. Abiodun Ashimolowo.

The Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (PTA) praised JAMB’s transparency but demanded a full list of affected candidates and more clarity on the exact technical failures.

“Were these computer bugs or personnel errors? We want full transparency,” said PTA President Danjuma Haruka.

As nearly 400,000 students prepare to retake one of Nigeria’s most critical exams, the credibility of JAMB hangs in the balance. While Oloyede’s emotional apology has earned some praise for transparency, others insist only full accountability and reform will restore trust in the system.

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