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1,500 Pupils Stranded as Abuja School Faces Imminent Collapse

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

 

Junior Secondary School Gurfata, located in Ibwa Ward, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, is facing a dire crisis as over 1,500 pupils are left stranded due to the school’s deteriorating infrastructure.

 

The civic technology group, MonITNg, raised concerns about the alarming state of the school on Saturday via its X handle.

 

The group highlighted structural failures, including leaking roofs and collapsing ceilings, and called for urgent government intervention.

 

“Here’s the current state of Junior Secondary School Gurfata, the only school in town, now on the brink of collapse.

 

“Poor living conditions have driven teachers away, leaving over 1,500 students without access to education.

 

“We urge @GovWike and Sen @IretiKingibe to take immediate action,” the group wrote.

 

MonITNg’s founder, Ilevbaoje Uadamen, condemned the neglect, urging government officials to prioritize education over less critical expenditures.

 

“Education is the foundation of any thriving society. Our government must invest in education, ensuring resources are channeled where they matter most,” Uadamen stated.

 

Junior Secondary School Gurfata, reportedly the only educational institution in the area, is emblematic of broader infrastructural challenges faced by schools across the Gwagwalada Area Council.

 

The lack of maintenance has forced teachers to abandon their roles, leaving students without adequate learning opportunities.

 

The Gwagwalada Area Council, established to drive rural development, is now facing criticism for failing to fulfill this mandate.

 

Advocacy groups are urging the Federal Capital Territory Secondary Education Board to act swiftly to rehabilitate the school and ensure continued access to education for the affected pupils.

 

This urgent call for intervention emphasizes the critical need for a sustainable plan to address the decay in educational infrastructure across rural Abuja communities.

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JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Registration to February 3

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By Alexis Uchendu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has postponed the commencement of registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), from January 31 to February 3, 2025.

JAMB cited the need for critical adjustments to its registration process, particularly in response to recent changes in law programs at some universities as directed by the Council for Legal Education.

In a statement, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin also disclosed that the Board identified irregularities in the approval process of some Computer-Based Test (CBT), centers, prompting further scrutiny and the disqualification of certain facilities.

While acknowledging any inconvenience the delay may cause, JAMB assured candidates that the additional time would help ensure a seamless registration process.

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JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in Eight Universities

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By Adenike Lawal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended Law admissions in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session following the Council of Legal Education’s decision to halt their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programs due to non-compliance with regulatory standards.

JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, listed the affected institutions as Kwara State University, Malete; Bingham University, Karu; Redeemer’s University, Ede; Western Delta University, Oghara; Taraba State University, Jalingo; Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike; and the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil.

The suspension at the Nigerian Police Academy will extend through the 2026/2027 session.

As a result, JAMB will not process Law admissions for these universities in the affected academic years.

An insider from one of the institutions revealed that exceeding admission quotas in recent years contributed to the CLE’s decision, serving as a warning to deter future violations.

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BAOBAB, Others Demand Justice in FUOYE VC Sexual Harassment Allegation

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Civil society organizations, including BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, have demanded justice and accountability in the sexual harassment allegations against Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).

The allegations involve Engineer Folasade Adebayo, a married Deputy Director at the Directorate of Works and Services, who accused the Vice-Chancellor of coercing her into an illicit sexual relationship.

In a petition addressed to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the groups called for an independent investigation into the case, citing evidence from audio recordings reportedly capturing the Vice-Chancellor’s coercive advances.

The petition criticized the Governing Council’s investigative panel for focusing on the victim’s motives for recording the conversations rather than addressing the Vice-Chancellor’s alleged misconduct.

The organizations argued that Professor Fasina’s actions represent a gross abuse of power and a violation of Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP), Act, 2015, which criminalizes sexual harassment and abuse of authority.

They further accused FUOYE of fostering a culture of institutional complacency in handling past sexual harassment cases.

The petitioners demanded adequate protection for the victim, legal action against the Vice-Chancellor, and systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents in Nigerian universities.

They also urged the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and legislative committees to ensure justice and accountability in the matter.

“This case is a test of Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating gender-based violence and ensuring institutional integrity,” the groups emphasized, calling for swift action to uphold the rule of law.

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