Education
Katsina justifies school closures, cites weather, fasting challenges
The Katsina State Government has justified its decision to close schools during the holy month of Ramadan, assuring the public that measures have been put in place to minimize academic disruption.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through its Public Relations Officer, Sani Danjuma, explained that the move was aimed at balancing religious observance with academic continuity.
“In response to ongoing discussions about school operations, the ministry has developed a strategy to minimize academic disruption while recognizing the challenges posed by Ramadan,” the statement read.
Danjuma highlighted that the decision considered the extreme weather conditions in northern Nigeria and the unique difficulties faced by students and teachers during fasting.
The government has arranged special extra lessons for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) candidates in public, private, and community schools to help them catch up on missed academic activities.
The ministry also reminded the public of an existing state law mandating the closure of schools during Ramadan.
In response to concerns raised by stakeholders, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the ministry assured that extra lessons, starting on March 3, 2025, would be structured to accommodate both students and teachers observing Ramadan while taking environmental conditions into account.
The Federal Government has approved nine new private universities, including Tazkiyah University (Kaduna), Leadership University (Abuja), Jimoh Babalola University (Kwara), Bridget University (Imo), Greenland University (Jigawa), JEFAP University (Niger), Azione Verde University (Imo), Unique Open University (Lagos), and American Open University (Ogun).
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the approvals clear a backlog of applications, some pending for over six years, and follow stricter guidelines. A moratorium is now in place on new applications that do not meet the updated standards.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.
He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.
The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.
Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.
“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
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