Education
Students set Kebbi college provost’s residence ablaze over alleged extortion
Irate students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, have set the residence of the Provost, Alhaji Haruna Saidu-Sauwa, on fire and vandalised his vehicle.
The protest erupted over allegations that the college management extorted N23m from the students regarding index registration for 250 graduating students.
A source within the college who spoke with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity said the controversy originated from a newly introduced Public Health programme, which was initially affiliated with the Reproductive Health and the Public Health Association of Nigeria.
The source said the college merged the programme with the Department of Environmental Health to secure certification, leading to a demand for an additional N65,000 from each student for index registration, in addition to the N30,000 already paid.
ccusing the management of extortion, the students responded violently by stoning vehicles and setting the provost’s residence on fire.
Some of the college staff members fled the scene in fear before security personnel arrived.
Meanwhile, the provost of the school, Sawwa, in his reaction, described as “fictitious, baseless and mischievous” the allegations making the rounds that he had connived with a certain body in Oyo State to extort students of his college to the tune of N23m.
He denied the allegations that a certain course was introduced leading to payment of additional money by the students, which he described as the imagination of those spreading the story.
He said, “The said publications carried an unknown source who gave his own version of the story. I challenge the person to come clean in his allegations of student extortion and his claim of course duplications.
“Let me state here in categorical terms that I and the school management have no hand in the said allegations of course duplications and extortion.
“Our school operates the Single Treasury Account where all monies belonging to the school are paid to and no one has access to the account including me.”
He alleged that the protest was triggered by the anonymous source of those newspapers who didn’t balance their report but hurriedly went to press to satisfy their paymasters who he said had been working round the clock to pull down the college with outrageous claims and untrue allegations.
He further urged the students and the management to exercise restraint till the true cause of the student’s unrest was unravelled.
“Our stand remains we know nothing about the claim and allegations of the unknown source. We are happy no one was hurt and we are working with security personnel to nip in the bud the organisers of the protest which affected my personal car and other things belonging to the college. We distance ourselves from the unknown source of the newspapers.”
Meanwhile, normalcy has returned to the college after security agencies intervened and chased away the protesters.
Reacting to the incident, the Kebbi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, stated that further details would be provided once information from the Divisional Police Officer in Jega was available.
May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has penned a heartfelt message to her daughter, Danielle Edochie, in celebration of her university graduation.
In an Instagram post, May expressed immense pride in the intelligent and beautiful young woman Danielle has grown into, praising her strong mind and resilience as qualities that will continue to propel her forward.
She credited Danielle’s hard work, determination, and passion for guiding her to this milestone, adding that these same attributes will shape a bright and successful future for her.
She wrote, “Graduation party loading…..Pls join me in celebration. God did it. I’m meant to write an epistle cos, against all odds, it came to pass, but I’ll keep it simple.
“To my one and only darling daughter and my first child: As one chapter has just closed, a new one is open, filled with possibilities waiting for you to shape them. I’m incredibly proud of the beautiful and intelligent young woman you have become, with a mind of your own that cannot be negatively influenced.
“I’m convinced that your hard work, resilience, and passion brought you this far, and they are the same qualities that will take you anywhere your dream is heading.
“I’m super excited for everything your future holds as designed by the Almighty. This milestone is only the beginning of the wonderful and amazing things that await you. The world is yours, @d3forareason. Go make a statement.
“I pray that God, in His infinite mercy and compassion, directs your path in life and continues to shield you from all evil. Amen.”
Education
Nigerian Law School Student Reportedly Takes His Own Life Following Disqualification From Bar Final Exam In Yola
Ayomiposi Ojajuni, a Nigerian Law School student, has passed away after reportedly being barred from taking the Bar Final examinations at the Yola Campus.
According to SaharaReporters, sources said that Ojajuni, a graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, became visibly distressed on Saturday morning, December 6, upon learning he had been barred from participating in the professional examination, which began that day.
He was later said to have ingested a harmful substance shortly after receiving the news.
It was further gathered that the decision to deny him access to the exam was taken as a disciplinary action, following multiple queries previously issued to him by the institution.
Ojajuni was rushed to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where he died on Sunday.
A group of primary school pupils from host communities in Borno State captivated participants at the NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri with a precise and energetic marching display during the inter-platoon parade competition.
The viral footage shows four children marching confidently beside corps members, sparking loud cheers from onlookers who were visibly delighted by their coordination and enthusiasm.
The heartwarming moment quickly gained traction on social media, where users applauded the Army and the NYSC for creating an atmosphere of joy and normalcy in a region often defined by insecurity.
The children later received warm praise and encouragement from military officials and corps members at the camp, rounding off a memorable day marked by wide smiles and excitement.
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