LASUSTECH Watch

The Lagos State Polytechnic has suspended it's second semester examinations indefinitely following the resurgence of the novel coronavirus. This was confirmed in an interview with the school's public relations officer, Mr Kuye.  The HND 1 and 2 second semester examinations which commenced on December 7th has now been postponed indefinitely. This is coming few hours after the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu ordered the closure of schools in the state following the increase in Covid-19 cases.  The coronavirus disease, which was first recorded in Wuhan, China  in 2019, is a communicable respiratory disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus that causes illness in humans. Nigeria has over 70, 000 recorded cases of the virus, with Lagos State having over 28, 000 confirmed cases. Edwin Eriye 

The Management of Lagos State Polytechnic has ruled for the annulment of the Student Union Government election that took place on Friday, 4th of December, 2020. Prior to the events that occurred during the election and alleged accusations of corruption and violence, the institution has decided to cancel all election results.  The management also assured the candidates and students that another election will take place online next year after the final examination. This will be Lagos State Polytechnic's first ever online election. It was also revealed that students will be able to vote from their online portal. We wish the candidates best of luck in the future examination and all laspotians good luck in this forthcoming examination.

  Students of the polytechnic trooped out en masse this morning to choose the next head, and other officials of the Student Union Government. The election which began at exactly 8:30 am across several departments in the school ended by 1:30pm. Below are some results from different polling units ; Environmental Department  President  Jamiu - 279 Yusuf - 41 Void - 9 Vice President  Jumuah-  294 Oyelakin- 15 Aluko- 16 Void- 7 General  Secretary  Lawal- 280 Thompson- 40 Void- 8 Financial  Secretary  Popoola- 22 Edu Saheed - 295 Void- 5 Social Director  Pelumi- 48 Edwin- 263 Void- 8 Public Relations Officer Oredeko- 75 Dunni- 241 Void- 10 Pure and Applied Science   President   Yusuf - 351 Jamiu - 34 Vice President  Oyelakin - 377 Aluko - 3 Juma - 3 General Secretary  Thompson - 301 Lawal - 84 Financial Secretary  Popoola - 365 Saheed - 15 Public Relations Officer Oluwole - 335 Duni Thomus - 44 Social Director  P...

Edwin Eriye As all work and no play makes one dull, the Student Union Government (SUG) of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) has announced the commencement of its 2019/2020 cup. The football competition which is annually scheduled between faculties in the Ikorodu and Isolo campus is to commence on Wednesday, 18, 2020.  Teams who are able to make it out of the knock out stage, will paly the semi-finals on Friday, 20, 2020, as the finals and tussle for third place is to hold on Wednesday, 25, 2020.  Below are the fixtures;  Pure and Applied Science    Vs   Environmental      - 12:00-1:15 School of Agriculture    Vs    School of Technology    - 1:20-2:35   Mass Communication     Vs    SMBS Isolo    -2:40-3:55 SMBS Ikorodu    Vs     Engineering   -3:55-5:10 For live updates on the matches, visit  Laspotech Press Club Edwin Eriye is a news rep...

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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Lagos State Polytechnic Chapter have resolved to withdraw all legal issues in court towards resuscitating the union.  This was disclosed by a former scribe of the union, Comrade Abiola Lawal, at the emergency meeting of the resuscitated union at the Ikorodu Campus.  The ASUP Chairman of the Polytechnic, Akinrinlola Ibitoye, in an interview with Press Club, noted that the Union was never cancelled nor proscribed.  The Chairman explained that during a congress in November, 2017, some aggrieved members of the Union, who were reported for wrongdoings, 'ganged up and unconstitutionally had their ways.' While these 'aggrieved members had their ways', the executive arm of the Union, reached for a decision not to metamorphose the issue into anarchy, Mr. Akinrinlola added.  "An opinion poll was conducted without following due process, rather than casting a secret ballot vote, head counts were taken. "The manag...

By Kayode Ojewale It is not the drugs that make a drug addict, it’s the need to escape reality – Riley Blue (fictional character portrayed by Tuppence Middleton) Addiction begins with hope that something “out there” can instantly fill up the emptiness inside – Jean Kilbourne, a public speaker. In Nigeria, the cosmetic approach of always treating the symptoms rather than the disease has created more problems than solutions in the fight against drug abuse and addiction. The failure to deploy a sustainable holistic approach to tackling drug abuse and addiction from the source, keeps impacting our society negatively. This drug-troubled situation has remained so for long, given the deep-rooted nature of drugs and this has eaten far into the fabric of our nation today. It is therefore imperative for all concerned and well-meaning Nigerians to address this ravaging challenge in our society today by providing a lasting solution as a matter of national urgency and emerge...

By Sammy Opeyemi   In the scratch of the day I woke up to see a hero I woke up in the hands of a demigod, Nursing me like a pregnancy That cost a couple years to get Singing without background beat Pampering me like a princess Luckily married by a poor man Weeping when I'm ill Should I even think of the nine months? When the deity nurtured me Despite the pains I caused her Should I even think of the meal-less nights? When I ate her food with mine My mother; My demigod If I get soaked by the rain My mother would rather blame the rain Which didn't stop for me to pass Which couldn't wait till I get home Instead of blaming my stupidity My mother; my demigod Apart from the creator Whose thoughts are always positive towards the hominis My mother is the only being with positive thoughts about me She understood perfectly When I innocently bit her mammary gland Oh! My demigod My prayer for you always Is long life and prosperity My mother; my de...

 By Edwin Eriye Swords clashing, shields clamping With resounding base voices across the battle field, Splatters of blood All over the confinement of the battle ground. A massive blow from the opponent Leaves me staggering to the ground, Before my back touches the dirt A resounding blow I must reciprocate, But lo, the window for vengeance was shut. While I lay on the ground, I caught a glimpse of a fellow spartan Been thrown into the mud of disenchantment, On a second glimpse, I caught all fighting for their life’s Trying to avoid a blow or deal a blow. Maybe this battle has been won, But the war is still very much in view, All hopes, aspirations, mantras, blueprints Can not be trampled on by the ugly monster of war Hence, I picked up myself From the shackles and abyss of defeat, Spartans chanting their win songs Across the battle field Gives a me a daring resuscitation. With my shield I clapped my sword, Bre...

Students of the polytechnic on Friday, 17, trooped en-masse to the SM&BS 700 seaters of the institution to celebrate the admission and orientation of newly admitted students.  it was an ambiance of glitz and glamour, as Yemi Elesho, actress Allwell Ademola, and other invited guests were present to thrill laspostians. Below are some pictures from the event, just in case you missed it. Photo credit: Oganla Seun