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The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Prof. Charles Adias, has raised the alarm over threats to his life by Obidents, Myschoolnews Reports.

The Collation Officer for the Presidential election in Rivers State and Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Prof. Charles Adias, has raised the alarm over threats to his life by supporters of the Labour Party.

Adias said since resuming his duty as a collation officer, he has received many threat messages accusing him of being deployed to manipulate Rivers poll.

Addressing the state agent of the Labour Party, Deinye Pepple, during the collation of results, in Port Harcourt, Adias explained that he was doing his job transparently.

Besides, he said his job had nothing to do with computation of results as he only received compiled results from field officers.

Pepple faulted some results but lauded the collation officer for Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, for bringing what he described as the authentic results.

“All the results he presented tallies with what I have from the polling units", he said.

But Adias said: “I have been receiving calls from supporters of your party. Even as I am here my phone is full of test messages of your party people threatening to kill me and do all sort of things.

“They are saying I am here to rig the elections. I advise that if you have issues, go to your polling units.”

Adias said he would discharge his national assignment professionally and called on some overzealous supporters to channel their grievances to the right authority.

He said: “As academics, our duty is to teach and serve society and that is exactly what we are doing and we will continue to do our job".

The Commissioner of Police in charge of elections in Rivers State, Adeoye Aderemi, warned politicians and party faithful to desist from inciting citizens in order not to cause a breakdown of law and order.

Aderemi condemned fake news on social media and advised members of the public to be wary of such messages.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/rivers-university-vc-prof-charles-adias-cries-out-after-alleged-death-threat-by-obidents

Police have arrested one Gabriel Agabi, University Lecturer Impersonating INEC Official at a collation center in Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River for being in possession of 17 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) not programmed for the ward where he was arrested.MYSCHOOLNEWS reports.

Agabi, was arrested while putting on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reflective jacket. But he confessed when he was taken to Ogoja INEC’s office that he impersonated one Abakedi.

However, further investigation revealed that he was impersonating the INEC collation officer for Yache ward in Yala Local Government Area of the state, Dr Dominic Abakedi.

After confessional statement, he was whisked away by the police to the Ogoja Area Command for further investigation by the CID unit.


The alleged impostor claimed to be a lecturer in philosophy department of the University of Calabar and hails from Ugoro Community in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state.

One of the BVAS found in his possession had the following details: “BVAS No: 09/18/10/012 with 216 accredited voters and 250 votes cast.”

The impersonator, who was alleged to have been playing the script of a party, had with collaboration with others, locked up all the agents of other parties in that ward.

He was also alleged to have disappeared since the close of voting around 6p.m. on Saturday and only resurfaced at the senatorial district collation center in Ogoja at past 5p.m. on Sunday.

A senior police officer at the scene, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the development.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in charge of elections in the district, Zannah Shettima, declined comment on the matter, stressing that he was yet to be briefed.

He said, “I don’t have the details and so I can’t speak on it.”

Agabi claimed to be a lecturer in philosophy department and hails from Ugoro Community in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state.

It was also gathered that the collation of Cross North Senatorial results was ongoing at the time filing this report.

SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/university-lecturer-impersonates-inec-official-caught-with-17-bvas-machines

MYSCHOOLNEWS had reported how Lagos State University LASU Management was accused of locking Voters out from voting in the Ongoing 2023 Presidential Election, https://www.nairaland.com/7585115/lasu-lockout-voters-exercising-rights
According to the Information gathered by myschoolnews, A Twitter user (JudesonAlex) shared video evidence showing how the institution locked the University's Main Gate, reacting to the news, The Lagos State University mgt has released a press statement;

PRESS RELEASE SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT: LASU DID NOT DISENFRANCHISE ELIGIBLE VOTERS DURING SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY GENERAL ELECTIONS



The attention of the Lagos State University Management has been drawn to viral reports on social media to the effect that several individuals who came to the University Main Campus, Ojo, to exercise their franchise in the 2023 General Election of Saturday, 25th February 2023 were prevented from gaining entrance into the university campus where the polling unit is situated.

We wish to disclaim this report and state categorically that it is both inaccurate and malicious, and aimed at bringing the name of the university to disrepute by some members of the public.

Against this background, we wish to place on record as follows, that:

i. the university is currently on a break from all academic and administrative activities in line with the ministerial directive on the closure of institutions for the 2023 General Elections;

ii. due to the closure, and in view of security considerations, the University main gates have been placed under lock and key since Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and only the pedestrian gates are open to allow people with genuine business on the campus entry;

iii. as of the morning of Saturday, 25th February 2023 when the election was to hold, the university authority was yet to be communicated by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission on the exact location of the polling unit in the vast university compound;

iv. several voters who arrived early gained entrance into the university but because there was no information on the exact Polling Unit location, they were left loitering around the campus, which in itself was a security concern;

v. against this background, the security department was directed to shut the pedestrian gate until the INEC officials arrive at the campus and decide on the location of the Polling Unit. This explanation was made to those at the gate at the time;

vi. The INEC officials did not arrive until around 10 a.m., after which they decided on the location of the Polling Unit. It was apparently during this period that several videos were taken and made to go viral;

vii. as soon as the location was decided, the gate was open and all eligible voters were allowed into the campus and to the polling unit without any restriction;

viii. polling has since been held peacefully at the campus and results have been counted and announced.

It is imperative to note that Lagos State University did not shut its gates against some voters as being purported. The University has, in fact, been at the forefront of encouraging and educating members of the university community and the general to exercise their franchise, as evident on her social media platforms. In the pursuit of this:

i. the University facilitated the conduct of the Voters Registration Exercise at several locations on the campus and both members of the university community and the surrounding communities were allowed to participate in the exercise;

ii. using several platforms, the university has consistently encouraged voters to turn out and vote in the 2023 General Elections and indeed other elections.

It is therefore unkind and indeed very malicious for some individuals to attempt to give the institution a bad name for reasons best known to them.

E-Signed

Emmanuel A. Fanu

Registrar
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/lasu-finally-reacts-after-accused-of-disenfranchising-eligible-voters

According to the information gathered by myschoolnews, Some members of the EFCC were attacked by political thugs near Chief’s palace in Bwari Area council of FCT, The commission as revealed that at Mann Primary School behind Chorobim junction shot were fired by unknown persons suspected to be buying votes.

Press Statement by the EFCC Reads;

A team of operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, who were on duty monitoring the presidential and national assembly elections.

was on Saturday, February 25, 2023, attacked by political thugs near Chief’s palace in Bwari Area council of the Federal Capital Territory.

The attack followed the arrest of a man for allegedly masterminding a well-orchestrated vote buying procedure at the polling unit situated at Science Primary School, Bwari.

The team had arrested the suspect, said to be about 30 years old, and retrieved from him a list of beneficiaries he had already paid some money to, through an online banking app.

It was at the point of moving the suspect away from the polling unit that the thugs attacked, smashing the windshield of the Commission’s patrol van.

They only retreated into their hideouts after the Commission’s operative responded by releasing warning shots, before members of the Joint Task Force team comprising the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police and others, Arrived the scene.

The incident was immediately reported at the Bwari Police Station.

Similarly, a team of EFCC operatives on election monitoring duty at Unit 001, Mann Primary School behind Chorobim junction was shot at by unknown persons two black Prado SUV's and one white Hilux outside the polling unit, suspected to be buying votes.



The EFCC team responded, forcing them to flee the scene. The incident was formally reported to DCP Operations, Haruna Femi at the Imo State Police Command.
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/efcc-election-monitoring-teams-attacked-in-abuja-imo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrBBsfYFqr8
Students and Lecturers from the University of Nigeria Nsukka have come out in numbers to cast their votes for their most preferred Presidential candidate.

It could be recalled that myschoolnews reported following the visit of Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, during his visit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TnizoVRcJk

Peter Gregory Obi on his Visit to UNN, UNEC promised Nigerian Students Better Education when he emerges as the Nigerian President after the Nigerian general election, in 2023. At the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Thursday, Labour Party’s flag bearer, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi made an appearance at his alma mater where bagged a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and promised Nigerian students a better education. During his 10 minutes address, UNN students commonly referred to as Lions and Lionesses were told to have hope for better education, as against the popular cliché of “education is a scam”. He said, “everybody will say education is a scam, that's because when you finish school, you'll not get a job and you get worried. School education of four years will turn to six to the seven-year course.” The LP presidential candidate, however, stated that if he is allowed to serve the country, four-year education will be four years. He recounted his time as the Governor of Anambra state, saying that when he had an Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike during his tenure, he met and told them, “after we settle this, it will not happen again”. Obi went on to say, “we cannot afford to bear constant striking in our universities, it must end. God so much blessed Nigeria, but your country is not doing anything and that's why we are saying, 'we will move this country from consumption to production”. He made a remark about insecurity in the nation, stating that no longer will students be going back to school and get kidnapped. He jolted, “I'll end kidnapping”.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/students-and-lecturers-at-unn-vote-for-their-presidential-candidate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdCTca0Bf9U
Previously before the Presidential Election, https://www.nairaland.com/7568591/lasu-denials-students-right-vote#120898794
The Lagos State University LASU Management has been accused of locking Voters out from voting in the Ongoing 2023 Presidential Election, According to the Information gathered by myschoolnews, A Twitter user (JudesonAlex) shared video evidence showing how the institution locked the University's Main Gate, In his Tweets, he wrote;

Happening now at Lagos State University

They're not allowing us to go in

This is the back gate at Iba

At the Main gate, thugs are stationed there.



In another Tweet he wrote; Lagos State Students conniving with the school's security agents and preventing us from exercising our rights.



His last tweet reads;

Lagos State University not allowing us to vote

Take note of the faces in this video.


It was previously reported by MYSCHOOLNEWS that the Management of Lagos State University LASU declined permission to let the school go on break as regards the ongoing election. But on Thursday, 24th, February the LASU management Made a U-turn and Suspends All Academic Activities For the 2023 General Election directing their students should vacate and resume classes on the 14th of March 2023.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/lasu-lockout-voters-from-exercising-their-rights-alleged-thugs-stationed-at-university-entrance

Body Of Unidentified Man Found Dumped In Nsukka, Enugu (VIDEO)
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Tragedy struck the town of Nsukka, Enugu State on Friday morning, as a dead body was found around barracks junction, on a road leading to Eziani, According to eyewitnesses another lady was killed 3 months ago after she left to buy some food items in Ogige Market after some days of missing, her corpse was found along IKENGA HOTEL, myschoolnews reporting.

The Body of an unidentified man was found dumped along St Cyprian Primary School, leading to Uzo Uwani in Nsukka Enugu State.

An Eyewitness, who confirmed the incident, said the body was discovered at about 1 PM on Friday 24th, February 2023.

An Eyewitness alleged that the dead man in his late 30s is from Uzo-Uwani a Local Government Area of Enugu State.

"An unknown Young man without proper identification was confirmed dead on St Cyprian Road, leading to Uzo Uwani in Nsukka.

Many people within the environment came out for solidarity and to ensure the needful was done, they are calling on the Nsukka police station to respond immediately.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/another-body-of-unidentified-man-found-dumped-in-nsukka-enugu

2023 Elections: Nigerian Students' Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu for President, NANS Dumps Peter Obi To Endorse Tinubu for President says, Tinubu's track records are unbelievable, MYSCHOOLNEWS reports.

A meeting of the national stakeholders or the Nigerian students' communities has endorsed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in the coming Saturday's election. The decision was taken after a meeting on Thursday evening, February 23, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Leaders of the students' stakeholders said Tinubu could be trusted to manage student affairs and human capital development.

President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Umar Barambu, National Secretary, Usman Kankia, NANS Senate President, while addressing journalists, said Tinubu's track records are unbelievable.


Part of the statement read:

"By the magnitude of infrastructure revolution under his leadership we can trust him, ''By evidence of his campaigns and consultations, from party primaries to candidature, we accept his capabilities and capacity to lead Nigeria.

Furthermore, MYSCHOOLNEWS gathered that Others who signed the statement are NAUS President, NAPS President, NANCES President, MSS President, Northern Students Union Government and Foundation of Christian Students.

SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/nans-dumps-peter-obi-to-endorse-tinubu-for-president

According to the management of the Lagos State University LASU, All academic activities be suspended from 6.00 p.m. Thursday, 23rd February, till Tuesday, 14th March 2023. The decision was in view of prevailing socio-economic and security challenges in the country.

The Senate at it's meeting of Thursday, 23rd February 2023, reversed its earlier decision on the schedule of the Second Semester Examinations for the 2021/2022 Academic Session and DECIDED that the on-going examinations

All academic activities be SUSPENDED from 6.00 p.m. Thursday, 23rd February, till Tuesday, 14th March, 2023. The decision was in view of prevailing socio-economic and security challenges in the country.

Consequently, all students are DIRECTED to proceed on Three (3) weeks break to allow them to exercise their franchise in the up-coming general elections scheduled for Saturday, 25th February 2023, and Saturday, 11th March 2023 respectively.
It was previously reported by MYSCHOOLNEWS that the Management of Lagos State University LASU declined the permission to let the school go on break as regards to the forth coming election.Therefore its published that their students should vacate and resume classes on the 14th of March 2023.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/lasu-makes-u-turn-suspends-all-academic-activities-for-2023-general-election

Free Bus Initiative For the All University Of Nigeria UNN Students Travelling To Lagos For The Election

Take Back Nigeria Initiative in collaboration with the Student Union Government, the office of the Director of Transportation Comr Nduchem Samuel. C of the University of Nigeria Nsukka provides a free bus initiative to all students travelling to Lagos.



The bus is prepared to take off at 6:00 am prompt on the 23rd of February, 2023. The point of takeoff is at Freedom square which is behind the Balewa hostel. The Take Back Nigeria Initiative are in full support of the Labour party presidential candidate. The student of the University of Nigeria can no longer say that the cost of transportation is the reason they were not able to express their civil rights during the coming election on Saturday the 25th of February.



For more information, Inquires and Booking contact the SUG Director of transportation Comr Nduchem Samuel. C on +234 803 765 2306 or Mr Innocent +234 903 415 2070

MYSCHOOLNEWS remark: Thank you Comr Nduchem Samuel and the TBN (Take Back Nigeria) initiative for solving the issue of cost to Lagos and giving the students the opportunity to exercise their civil rights.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/free-bus-initiative-for-university-students-travelling-to-lagos-for-election

Another Dead In UNIZK, Kelechi Mbaezeaka A 300-level female student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University UNIZIK has been reported dead.

The female student Kelechi Mbaezeaka from Faculty of Agriculture was reported dead on Monday the 20th of Februrary at Ifebi hospital Awka.
According to the information gathered by MYSCHOOLNEWS Miss Kelechi Mbaezeaka was fondly known as Kaycee. She was a 300-level student from the department of Agric Econs and Extension

Up until her death, she was a bonafide member of the NAAS UNIZIK and gave up the ghost after suffering a brief illness.

May her soul Rest In Peace.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/unizik-300-level-female-student-dead

A 300-level Female Student of the Mass Communication depart was Found Dead After Going Missing, According to the information gathered by myschoolnews, A young lady Erekaa Naomi Dooshima from Benue State University BSU was announced missing by Benue activist, Ukan Kurugh, Tuesday, 21st February 2023.


After she was declared missing, her coursemate account that "her clothes were seen stained with blood, her phone, and her identity card were found around Rahama Clinic, Opposite Medical school in Makurdi."


In an update made available to myschoolnews on Wednesday, February 22, by Benue activist, Ukan Kurugh revealed that the remains of Erekaa Naomi Dooshima have been found and are currently being exhumed by operatives of the Benue State Police Command for investigation.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/bsu-300-level-mass-com-found-dead

The Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) recently announced a three-week election break for all universities in the country. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from students, parents, and other stakeholders.NUC's Three-Week Election Break To Universities Draws Mixed Reactions myschoolnews reporting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ARbKi7mT8k


The NUC stated that the break is necessary to enable students and staff members to participate in the electoral process as voters and ad-hoc staff members. The commission also directed that no academic activities should take place during the period of the election break, which has been scheduled for February 14 to March 7, 2023.



Some students have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, stating that the break will further disrupt the academic calendar that has already been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Others have welcomed the decision, citing the importance of participating in the electoral process.



Parents and other stakeholders have also shared mixed reactions to the decision. Some have expressed concern that the extended break will have a negative impact on the education of students, while others have praised the move as a necessary step towards promoting civic responsibility and democratic participation.



The NUC's decision to extend the academic calendar and suspend academic activities during the election break is aimed at ensuring that students and staff members can fully participate in the electoral process without being hindered by academic obligations.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/nigerians-react-over-nucs-three-week-election-break

8 students of Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State have reportedly died in an auto crash on their way to Taraba State from Port Harcourt.myschoolnews reporting.


The accident occurred at TTC/Special Science School junction along the trans-Saharan road in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State.


The occupants of the bus were said to be traveling from Port Harcourt to Taraba State when they crashed on the evening of Saturday, February, 18.

The students were returning home ahead of the upcoming general elections. One of the victims has been identified as Grace Usman Ezra.



A hospital staff took to Twitter to reveal that many of the victims are in the burns unit or the Accident and Emergency unit at the Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital and they are “all in pains.”


Those students who managed to jump out of the burning bus reportedly suffered multiple fractures, the hospital worker said.

“They briefed me that the bus was coming from Port-Harcourt, conveying some students from Madonna University with some of the parents who were returning to Taraba State for a break due to the upcoming elections.”



Mbam added that the seven persons that survived were in “bad conditions” while the eight that lost their lives were “burnt beyond recognition.”


“The story further has it that eight students/a parent are the chelated bodies/ashes that were burnt beyond recognition. And about seven persons in bad conditions who are currently at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, escaped from the bus when it caught fire after having head-on collision with a Sienna car.”


Ezra M Usman, the father of one of the deceased students, expressed his sorrow in a Facebook post, attaching a picture of his daughter.


Usman wrote, “Grace Usman Ezra, I never knew sending you to Madonna University would lead to your untimely death. 18 of you left Madonna to Jalingo yesterday only to hear the news that your bus had [an] accident and caught fire, eight out of 18 came out from the bus. It is well with the 10 of you and the rest that are alive, I pray for your speedy recovery and may God comfort us all that lost our children.”


Efforts to reach the Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr Uchenna Anyanwu, were unsuccessful as calls to his telephone were not answered and he had yet to reply to an enquiry sent to his telephone through text message as of the time of filing this report.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/8-students-of-madonna-university

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh has revealed that out of the 20,000 Candidates that sought admission to KWASU, only 10,000 students were given admission into the intuition at the 4th Matriculation Ceremony for 2022/2023 Academic Session.


According to the information made available to myschoolnews, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh congratulated the newly admitted students stating that its a privilege and a golden opportunity for the newly admitted students to pursue their various academic programmes and to optimally develop their potential under a conducive environment.


Furthermore, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh hinted that the Kwara State University, KWASU has 72 degree programmes and 8 Faculties in the University.


Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh disclosed that KWASU has Zero tolerance for all acts of misconduct, and any student found guilty of misconduct will be punished according to the Lay down rules of the University, improper dressing, cultism, examination malpractices, violent demonstration, membership of unregistered associations in the university, theft, armed robbery, fighting, and other civil disturbances that may threaten the smooth running of the university's academic activities made list of misconducts in Kwara State University according to the Acting Vice Chancellor of Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/kwasu-matriculates-10000-students-with-72-degree-programmes-8-faculties-in-the-university

Nigerian Students reflect on how they spent their Valentine's day. But hold on, Why we do celebrate Valentine's Day?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quyAIh3RJhI

The Management of the University of Calabar has suspended four of its staff members at the institution's medical center over the death of a 300-level student of the Department of Library and Information Science, Ms. Precious Agindi, Myschoolnews gathered.

The student lost her life on January 28, 2023, at the university’s Medical Center after she was denied medical care for allegedly not having the university’s medical consulting card worth N200.

Briefing newsmen, the University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, on Tuesday, Feb.14, said that the affected staff were placed on a 3-month suspension for showing a lack of “emotional commitment” to the deceased and for demanding money for a medical card against the medical center policy of attending to patients in critical condition first.

She further explained that the late student was taking treatment for an undisclosed ailment in other private clinics and was only taken to the medical center by her friends when she was in a very critical medical condition the day she died.

Obi clarified that the autopsy conducted on the deceased revealed her death had nothing to do with the rumored ruptured appendicitis as her appendix was found to be healthy, not inflamed, and intact.

Precious has since been laid to rest on Feb. 11, 2023 in her hometown, Gbe Nanav in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/unical-suspends-4-staff-over-students-death

The management of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has announced the death of Prof. Mamman Audu Wasagu, of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services.

According to the information made available to myschoolnews, Prof. Mamman Audu Wasagu died today after a fatal car crash on his way to Kano.

Reacting to the passing of Prof. Mamman Audu Wasagu, Usmanu Danfodiyo University wrote;

We announce the death of Prof. Mamman Audu Wasagu, of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services.

He had an accident on his way to Kano in the early hours of today.

May Allah have mercy upon his beloved Soul.



Also, reactions from Nigerians read;

Ibn Abdulraheem Abubakar says;

May Jannah be his final abode and grant his family the fortitude to bear his loss



Abdullahi Danladi Guni says;

RIJF



Ameenu Mahmuod says;

May his soul rest in a perfect peace



Haruna Liman says;

I sympathize with his family's



Sulieman Abubakar Makaay says;

May Jannatul Firdaus be his final Abode



Aminu Nasiru says;

Y subhanallah, may Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings.



Umar Yusuf Jabo says;

Amen



Gazali Bello Zauro says;

May jannatul firdaus be his final abode



محمد الأمين عمر says;

May his soul rest in peace



Ikenna Uzoechi says;

May his soul rest in perfect peace

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/udus-lecturer-prof-mamman-wasagu-reportedly-dies-nigerians-mourn

Nigerian Born Gbenga Ezekiel enters Guinness World Records after 265 skips in one minute, A secondary school student of Ijapo High School in Akure, the Ondo State entered the Guinness World Records for the most skips in one minute on one leg. The 16-year-old’s attempt became a record about four months after his attempt at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.

Information gathered by myschoolnews disclosed that Nigerian Whizkid, Gbenga Ezekiel recorded 265 skips in his attempt, beating the previous record of 262 skips, which was held by Bangladesh’s Rasel Islam.

The feat was communicated to the national coach of the Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation, Chubuisi Ukandu, and has also been updated on the Guinness World Records website.

“The most skips in one minute on one leg is 265 and was achieved by Gbenga Ezekiel (Nigeria), in Akure, Nigeria, on 31 October 2022. The attempt took place at the Akure stadium,” Guinness World Records confirmed on their website.



After his attempt last October, Ezekiel hoped it would be approved for the records and with the same enthusiasm, he couldn’t contain his joy after it was ratified.

“I am very happy that my record has been ratified. I feel so special to be a Guinness World Record holder after taking inspiration from videos I have seen on the internet.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/gbenga-ezekiel-enters-guinness-world-records-after-265-skips-in-one-minute

The National Universities Commission NUC on Tuesday approved the upgrade of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, to a University of Education, FG Approves Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State.

The Governor of Kano State Abdullahi Ganduje on Tuesday in Abuja received a letter of recognition of the institution as a university from the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof Abubakar Rasheed, Information gathered by myschoolnews revealed that Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education is 61st state-owned and 221st in the entire Nigerian university system.

The NUC Executive Secretary commended the governor for the initiative of establishing the university, saying the institution would go a long way in meeting the education needs of the state.


Rasheed said the NUC was impressed by the various documents presented to it by the Kano State government on the new university, adding that with its approval, other relevant federal government agencies would now accord it recognition as a full-fledged university.


“Having met the requirements, consequent upon the receipt of your letter and the formal presentation of necessary documents, I write on behalf of the NUC, that with effect from Tuesday, 14 February 2023, Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education is recognised as the 61st state and 221st university in Nigeria.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/nuc-approves-saadatu-rimi-university-of-education-in-kano-state

The ongoing LASU examination should continue up to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 23rd February 2023.LASU shuns FG’s closure order, fixes exams in between elections, Lagos State University (LASU) senate Denials Students' Right to Vote, Fixes Exam 72 hours before Presidential Election.


The Lagos State University (LASU) shuns FG’s closure order, and fixes exams in between elections, According to the University Senate press release made available to myschoolnews, the ongoing examination should continue up to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

The Lagos State University (LASU) management has been accused of denying students and staff their fundamental human rights to vote in the forthcoming Nigerian General Election. According to a release published on the institution’s official website, the Second Semester Examinations will commence from Monday 13th – Thursday 23rd February 2023 while the General elections will be held in Nigeria on 25 February 2023 to elect the President and Vice President and members of the Senate and House of Representatives, myschoolnews learnt.

LASU senate also quoted that;

in view of (i) above, and the concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of the institution, the Honorable Minister of Education Mal. Adamu Adamu has directed all Universities and Inter University Centres be shut down and academic activities be suspended between 22nd February and 14th March 2023.

Decision of senate on the ministerial directive on the closure of all universities and inter university centres during the upcoming 2023 general election

Senate at its Emergency Meeting held on Monday, 13th February 2023 considered a paper presented by the Vice Chancellor and Chairman, Senate. The paper was on consideration of the Ministerial directive on the closure of all Universities and Inter University Centres during the upcoming 2023 General Election.

Senate, during consideration of the paper, NOTED that:

i. the 2023 general election have been scheduled for Saturday, 25th February 2023 for Presidential and National Assembly; and Saturday, 11th March 2023 for Gubernatorial and State Assembly, respectively; and

ii. in view of (i) above, and the concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of the institution, the Honorable Minister of Education Mal. Adamu Adamu has directed all Universities and Inter University Centres be shut down and academic activities be suspended between 22nd February and 14th March 2023.

Senate after due consideration, APPROVED the following:

i. The ongoing examination should continue up to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 23rd February 2023;

ii. Students should vacate the campus immediately and resume to continue their examinations by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 28th February 2023;

iii. Students should vacate the campus by 6:00 p. m. on Thursday 9th, March 2023 to resume to continue their examination by 8:00 a. m. on Tuesday, 14th March 2023; and

iv. Staff members are to be on the ground to carry out their duties.
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/lasu-denials-students-right-to-vote-fixes-exam-72-hours-before-presidential-election

100-Level philosophy University student brutally killed on her way to Write Exam, A 100-Level philosophy student of the University of Port-Harcourt – UNIPORT by the name of Ogechukwu Favour has reportedly died.
A 100-Level philosophy student of the University of Port-Harcourt – UNIPORT by the name Ogechukwu Favour has reportedly died, myschoolnews reporting from UNIPORT.

correspondent of myschoolnews has learnt that miss Ogechukwu Favour from the department of philosophy was brutally hit by 2 cars at first mechanic junction in Port-Harcourt on her way to write GES EXAM which was rescheduled.
Some coursemates of the deceased student took to social media to show their last respect.

Ñiñå Îvy says;

I can't believe my friend is gone , I will miss favy ?

Cindy Bea says;

Chai,what a loss?.

May her soul rest in peace and may God give her family the strength to overcome this loss,Amen.

Faith Chuollor says;

Baby girl am sorry.... Your life was taken just like that, may your soul rest in peace.

Miracle Henry says;

It would have been better they use a first aid Box than rushing her to UPTH.... That Hospital kills more than they saves??

Debby Innocent says;

Kaiii

Fovour!!! favour I thought u will come back n thanked us while we laughed at the videos we did when u were in coma

God knows best.

Findings by myschoolnews reveal that the corpse of miss Favour is now being transferred to a mortuary in IMO STATE.
SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/100-level-philosophy-uniport-student-brutally-killed-on-her-way-to-exam

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There was a mid-drama at the University of Nigeria Nsukka campus today as students tries to confront a lecturer who assaulted a 100-Level female student while trying to sign a class attendance. Some students revealed to myschoolnews how unfriendly Ogochukwu Ukwueze tends to be toward students.

A lecturer by the name Ogochukwu Ukwueze of the Prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka from the Department of Linguistics and other Nigerian Languages smashed the head of a student in the class.

It happened that the assaulted student by the name Miss Blessing from the Department of art Education was trying to sign the class attendance after the 7 am class at the Faculty Of arts Hall theater when the Lecturer threw a plank with nails on the students' first to dispatch them from signing the attendance. The plank with nails didn't get to any of the students but he went ahead to throw a stone which eventually landed on the head of Miss Blessings who is currently admitted at the University Medical Center.

According to myschoolnews finding, Mr. Ogochukwu Ukwueze is one of the youngest lecturers from the department of Linguistics and other Nigerian Languages, he became a lecturer 3 years ago after bagging First Class.

An interview with her classmates and witnesses revealed to myschoolnews that the Lecturer still went ahead to stone them again after the stone had made contact with Miss Blessing and he showed no remorse for his actions which was visible as he went back to continue teaching his class at the Faculty hall.

Her classmates who were present at the incident wanted to confront the Lecturer but were restricted by his students who were Final year students and this resulted in a face-off between both levels until the timely intervention of the university security unit. Her classmates went ahead to protest at the University Medical Center where the Dean of the Students Affairs Department addressed them and assured them that the matter will be looked into and that they shouldn't risk taking laws into their hands which might result in more damage.
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/unn-lecturer-ogochukwu-ukwueze-smash-head-of-female-student

The government of Akwa Ibom State, ably led by Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the immediate release of employment of 1000 Primary School Teachers who were successful in the last recruitment exercise by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Myschoolnews gathered.

Candidates are advised to check their names in any of the 31 (Thirty One) Local Education Authorities nearest to them. Successful candidates are expected to report at SUBEB Headquarters, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, from 13th February 2023, by 10 am for the commencement of the documentation process.

myschoolnews reports, The first batch of 300 with Bachelor of Education (BED) certificates will report from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th of February, 2023 While those with Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), will take their turn as follows:

01----200 ----- 16th to 17th February, 2023

201------ 400 ------- 20th to 21st February, 2023

401 ------ 700 ------- 22nd to 23rd February, 2023

Please adhere strictly to your scheduled dates.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/akwa-ibom-state-approves-the-employment-of-1000-teachers

The chairman of Lagos State park management,Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo has gifted a 13-year-old boy who drew his portrait with #500,000.

Myschoolnews reports the boy, Odesanya Oluwaferami from Supreme Education Foundation School, had drawn a detailed and accurate portrait of MC Oluomo, capturing his likeness and personality.

The talented young artist had put a lot of effort and time into creating the piece and it was clear that he had a passion for art.

Findings by myschoolnews revealed that MC Oluomo was so impressed by the boy’s talent and dedication that he decided to generously reward him with a cash prize of N500,000, a gesture which was well-received by the public as many people praised MC Oluomo for supporting and encouraging young talents.

The media management of LASPG took to social media to share photos from the presentation with the caption:

"Once you’re a man of the people, the people see value in you which connotes integrity, humanitarian and community service , empathy, thus a motivator for both the youth and the general public at large.

"In the case of one 13 year old boy Odesanya Oluwaferami from Supreme Education Foundation School who presented a beautiful canvas of Alhaji Dr, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya and one other Sanni David Precious who also presented a beautiful and wonderful canvas of the state chairman.

"These beautiful canvases made by these two talented young people melt the heart of the state chairman. He appreciated their efforts, encouraged their talent gave them words of encouragement to keep on pursuing their talents. Lastly, he gave them some huge amount of money to compensate their efforts, talent and time used in making the beautiful artwork.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/mc-oluomo-rewards-boy-who-drew-his-portrait-with-500000

Up Lagos state!!! Progress!!!"

The management of the University of Port Harcourt UNIPORT, has approved Students to vacate the halls of residence on Friday, 10th February 2023 to enable students to vote during the presidential and governorship elections.

According to a notice made available to myschoolnews, UNIPORT ends the 2021/2022 academic session ends on Friday, 10th February 2023.

However, the following categories of students are exempted by the University of Port Harcourt from vacating the halls of residence:

1. All Final Year students waiting for defence of their projects

2. All foreign students

3. All post-graduate students

4. All clinical students

Furthermore, findings by myschoolnews revealed that the date of resumption for UNIPORT students to continue the 2022/2023 academic session is 5th March 2023.

SOURCE:https://myschoolnews.ng/uniport-directs-students-to-vacate-campus-announces-resumption-date

UNILAG declared a lecture-free week from Thursday, February 23rd to 27th, Senate also declared Thursday, March 9th to 13th, a lecture-free week to allow the students to vote during the gubernatorial election on Saturday, March 11th.

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has approved lecture-free weeks to enable students to vote during the presidential and governorship elections.

The announcement was contained in a publication made available to myschoolnews, titled: “Fourth Revised Academic Calendar for the second semester, 2021/2022 session.

In the revised academic calendar, UNILAG declared a lecture-free week from Thursday, February 23rd to 27th to enable students to vote during the presidential election on Saturday, February 25th.

The University Senate also declared Thursday, March 9th to 13th, a lecture-free week to allow the students to vote during the gubernatorial election on Saturday, March 11th.

With the declaration of lecture-free weeks in February and March, UNILAG students would exercise their franchise during the presidential and national assembly as well as governorship and state house of assembly elections.

Recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had stated that students make up 40 percent of newly registered voters for the 2023 general elections.

The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, had said 7.2 million new voters are youths and are between 18 to 34 years while 3.8 million (40.8 percent) were students.

Most tertiary institutions academic calendar for 2021/2022 session, revealed that no provision was made for students to go on break to vote at their different polling units.

Some lecturers had equally stated that it is not their responsibility to suspend lectures for students to go and vote but the job of the Senate and Academic Board of universities and polytechnics.

Also, worried by the situation, the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) had earlier called for two weeks break to allow students to vote during the February 25th and March 11th presidential and governorship elections.

SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/unilag-announces-closure-date-directs-students-to-vacate-campus

According to information gathered by myschoolnews, 400 level University student of Cross River State, Calabar, Unicross has been shot dead by alleged DSS agents.

At the time of filing this report, students scampered for safety, and a team of soldiers and other security personnel arrived at the school while the corpse is still lying.
Meanwhile, when contacted, the Chief Security Office (CSO), Mr. Iwara referred news men to the school Public Relations Officer, Mr. Onen Onen, saying he was not around.


However, the PRO – Onen confirmed the incident but said he can not ascertain if the student was killed by the DSS, adding that investigations are ongoing.

“I wouldn’t know who shot him, I wasn’t there. When it happened and I can’t say categorically; investigations are ongoing.

SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/unicross-student-shot-dead-by-alleged-dss-agents

The Students' Union Government of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has threatened to impose sanctions on POS operatives who impose exorbitant charges on students for cash withdrawals within the school.

The Students' Union Government of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has threatened to impose sanctions on POS operatives who impose exorbitant charges on students for cash withdrawals within the school.

This was contained in a public release signed by the union's president, Abuchi Michael C., and addressed to POS operatives, students, and the entire school community.

According to the press release, the Union stated it wouldn't hesitate to chase any POS attendant who flouts the directive away from the school premises.

SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/unn-sug-threaten-to-close-down-pos-operators-charging-exorbitant-fees

Nigerians have blasted the outgoing minister for Education Mallam Adamu Adamu for his woeful performances as minister for Education; with many calling his tenure a "total disaster".

This is coming after the minister through the Human Resources management department of the ministry gave an open invitation to the members of public to attend the presentation of his ministerial scorecard.

However, findings by myschoolnews revealed so many Nigerians were unimpressed with the Minister's performances in the office with there being a general feeling that there was no scorecard to give.

So many Nigerians termed the minister as a total disaster in respect to his handling of the education sector citing the numerous ASUU strikes under his watch due to lecturers being owed salaries, poor infrastructure in schools and general mismanagement of the education sector as reasons.

According to the circular sighted by myschoolnews, the event is expected to take place on Monday, 6th January, 2023 at the information center, Radio House, Abuja at 10am.
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/your-tenure-was-a-total-disaster-for-education-sector-nigerians-to-adamu-adamu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddOrGfSavgs?t=224
As the deadline for depositing the old naira notes draws nearer, Nigerians lament over the no circulation of the new naira notes. The deadline was fixed on January 31st, 2023.
In an interview carried out by MyschoolnewsTv, a student known as Uchenna Emmanuel complained about not being able to focus on his academics due to the stress of changing the old naira notes since Wednesday
He said “this has really been so stressful. Since Wednesday, I have been trying to change my old naira notes and it is so hectic. I have not been able to concentrate on my school activities because I am trying to deposit the money in the bank”
SOURCE: https://myschoolnews.ng/nigerians-groan-over-poor-circulation-of-new-naira-notes-