LASUSTECH Watch

  By Habeeb Ibrahim The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has granted the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) a five-year full accreditation to run advertising-related courses. This milestone underscores the department's commitment to excellence and industry relevance. With this accreditation, valid until January 24, 2030, graduates of the department will no longer be required to write the ARCON professional examination before applying for membership in the council. They will be eligible for registration as Associate Registered Practitioners in Advertising (arpa), granting them direct entry into the profession as provided by Act No. 23 of 2022. The accreditation exercise, conducted on January 23, 2025, was led by Professor Rotimi Olatunji, a professor of advertising, alongside Mrs. Agatha Okonkwo and Mr. Joe-Eugene Onuorah, FRPA, the Director of Registration at ARCON. The team assessed the department’s fac...

By Popoola Idayat (Electrical Electronic Engineering) The Void I thought I liked being here, maybe because it's fun or maybe because I have to be. But honestly, being here just fills up the space around me, Distracts me, And keeps the creeping monster away (for a little while). The moment I leave 'here,' I'm back to the vast land of nothingness—just me, With the creeping monster watching me quietly, Making me a target for the hungry predators. Slowly, they scare me away Into the lonely dark cave that I've come to love. Yes, it's dark, lonely, but peaceful. I pretend I want to leave this lonely dark cave, But deep down, it's the only place I feel like me, It's the only place I'm able to express myself, It's the only place I matter...

  By Habeeb Ibrahim, Jahriat Aminu, and Balikis Ademuyiwa   The Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA) at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) hosted a Ramadan lecture on Friday at the College of Engineering Theatre Hall, Ikorodu.  The event hosted by Rt. Hon. Edu Shaafi, Speaker of FEDSA LASUSTECH, and Comrade Obadina Habeeb, the association's President aimed to enlighten students on balancing faith and academics during the holy month of Ramadan. Ustadh Edu Lukman, the guest lecturer, emphasized the importance of making Ramadan a period of spiritual growth beyond fasting. He encouraged students to engage in acts such as tahajjud (night prayers), Quranic recitation and memorization, and charitable deeds. "You shouldn't only fast during this month of Ramadan; make use of it positively," Ustadh Edu Lukman stated. At the conclusion of the lecture, students received palliatives to support them during Ramadan. Speaking on the gestur...

A fresh controversy has erupted in the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) LASUSTECH chapter over reports that suspended President Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju has been reinstated. However, SPC Speaker Rt. Hon. Edidi Azeezat Omowonuola denied the claim, stating that no official decision has been made. Sources within the union alleged that Bakare’s suspension had been lifted but claimed that the SPC was reluctant to publicly announce the decision for fear of appearing weak and unserious to the student body. However, in an interview with LASUSTECH WATCH, Speaker Edidi insisted that Bakare remains suspended until an official sitting is held to determine her status. "The suspended president has not been reinstated because it has not been officially pasted. If she was reinstated, we would have posted it publicly. However, soon, a sitting will be held, and when she is reinstated, you will know," the Speaker stated. The controversy surrounding Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olap...

Our Repoters Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju, the suspended President of the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) LASUSTECH, has rejected her two-month suspension, calling it unfair and one-sided. In an exclusive interview, she refuted the allegations against her, insisting that the Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC) mishandled the issue. Bakare, who was suspended for two months over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and failure to perform constitutional duties, insisted that the Students’ Parliamentary Council (SPC) mishandled the issue and acted in bad faith. Bakare expressed her disappointment with the way the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edidi Azeezat Omowonuola, presided over the sitting, stating that she failed to properly assess the situation before making a decision. "The decision was one-sided and wasn’t fair. I believe the Speaker is incapable of presiding over the sitting, as she didn’t look into the matter properly before deciding," she said.  Baka...

By Our Reporter  The President of the National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Comrade Bakare Baqiat Olapeju, has been suspended for two months following accusations of misconduct, insubordination, and failure to perform her constitutional duties. The decision was reached at the first budget sitting of the Students Parliamentary Council (SPC), held on March 5, 2025, after a heated debate regarding her actions and that of other executive members. During the budget discussion, tensions escalated when the Deputy Speaker observed that the President failed to properly acknowledge the presence of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Members, and other functionaries. Instead, she reportedly displayed a rude attitude, used foul language, and accused the SPC of disrespecting her office. As a result, the Deputy Speaker ordered her to leave the sitting but remain within the premises until recalled. However, while leavi...