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New Departments emerge as NUC approves 37 Take-Off Programmes for LASUSTECH (See Full List) Safiu Kehinde Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have seen the emergence of new departments ahead of the 2022/2023 academic session as the National University Commission (NUC) approved 37 Take-Off Programmes for the Institution. As contained in last week’s edition of LASUSTECH newsflash issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, the initial 33 Take-Off Programmes proposed by the institution increased to 37 following the inclusion of Industrial Chemistry, Physics with Electronics, Industrial Mathematics, Zoology, and Botany. The newly included programmes would have made it 38 Take-Off programmes in total, but the removal of Animal Breeding and Genetics reduced it to 37. Interestingly, this is coming a month after NUC’s conduction of Resource Verification Exercise across the campus where available facilities and manpower were checked by the team assi...

Article  The Sky and its endless Wonders Ariel view of the Sky Photo: Getty Olashege Anizat Many must have wondered why the sky is blue? Why is it millions of miles away from the earth? The sky houses the sun, moon and stars. On a clear day the sky appears blue, at night it appears from very dark purple to black. At night the moon, planets and stars are similarly visible in the sky. Some of the natural phenomena seen in the sky are clouds, rainbows, aurorae, lighting and precipitation. In short, the sky is our window to the Galaxy. According to Andrew May (2022), the blueness of the sky during the day lies in the physics of when sunlight passes through the atmosphere. The light rays are scattered in all directions as they hit the air molecules, and light at the blue end of the spectrum is scattered stronger than other colors.  Moreover, certain birds and insects as well has human inventions like aircraft and kites all the sky as their host. It is a symbol of order in the un...

Drama as Lecturer Disrupts Live Theatre Performance to Conduct Impromptu Test  Madam Tinubu's cast back on stage to take a bow  Photo.  Adebayo Nurudeen   • Threatens to fail the students in case of non-compliance • SUG fails to take action • Casts condemn lecturer's  action • SONTA’s Ex-President labels incident as “unethical” Our Reporters It was drama within drama as a part-time lecturer disrupted live theatre performance to conduct Impromptu test, threatening to fail the concerned students if they refuse to comply. The incident, which occurred during the Madam Tinubu’s play staged by Nurudeen Ibrahim Art Foundation (NIAF) and hosted by the Students Union Government’s Social Director in celebration of the SUG week at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s (LASUSTECH) 700-seaters lecture theatre on Wednesday, saw the lecturer simply identified as Mr. Fashina walked up the stage; collected the microphone as he called out the ND2 Mass Comm...

Students Corner: What Students miss when they fail to use School's Medical Facilities  Lasustech Medical Centre Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Gbadegesin Paul We took a survey to ask students what they do when ill; Visit the school’s medical center, go back home for parental or hostel mate attention or self medicate by purchasing drugs through pharmacy counters? Unfortunately, over 70% stay away from the medical center, which is one of the safest and cost effective of options. Upon admission into the institution, no student is exempted when it comes to school medical fees, filling the medical forms and submission for signatory at the medical center. However, most students exempt themselves when it comes to using the facilities. The only frequent time students use the center is when they have emergency cases, which leads to them being rushed to the school’s medical facility. I have used the school’s health facility on several occasions, and the class of treatment gotten would cost a wh...

FESSU Celebrates First Iyan Day FESSU PRESIDENT (Lasustech Chapter), Comr. Ayodele Prayer ( center), with other Executive Members of the association and invited guests Photo: Safiu Kehinde    Olashege Anizat The Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (LASUSTECH Chapter) has, on Thursday, celebrated her first Iyan day anniversary held at School of Agriculture’s 500-seater auditorium. Tagged “Our culture & heritage; a gift to our future”, the event commenced following an opening prayer rendered by the Union’s Vice President, Oluwafemi Adeayo, who also delivered the welcome address, narrating the resuscitation process of the union. “The   Federation of Ekiti   State Students Union in LASUSTECH collapsed during the COVID-19. In 2021, Ayodele Prayer (the curent president of the union) and I came up with an idea that Ekiti State Students should not be in LASUSTECH without any association. So we decided to bring the association back to live- although it was not en...

How To Deal With Phobia  Photo: Fearof.net Ashuike Esther  What if I don't get it? What if it doesn't work out? What if it doesn't meet standards What if they don't like it? What if...? These are several thoughts that haunt phobia infested person- the sense of fear, insecurity, and uncertainty. According to Andrea Wodele (2019), phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. It is usually triggered by an attack, panic, or a negative experience. The fear of people's judgement and rejection has made teens and young people fail, even without carrying out a task Opportunities have been missed, potential and talents hidden, creative minds remain in their shells because of the issue of phobia, "social phobia" (social anxiety) to be precise. Feeling unsteady, dizzy, lightheaded, choking, pounding heart, chest pain, and a racing stomach are all symptoms or signs of phobia. There are four common phobias among students and young people generally, and they are...

"Students Unionism is the primary or basic class for societal politics" Former LaspoSUG General Secretary Claims  Former LaspoSUG General Secretary, Comr. Mahmoud Afolabi delivering his lecture at the National Association of Kwara State Students' (NAKSS) Wara Day celebration Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Safiu Kehinde Former LaspoSUG (2019/2020) General Secretary, Comr. Mahmoud Afolabi, has, on Wednesday, claimed that students unionism is the basic class for societal politics. Speaking   at the recently concluded Wara Day celebration organized by the National Association of Kwara State Students (Lasustech Chapter), the current Special Adviser to the Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Lagos State, emphasized on the importance of youths engagement in politics and nation building, indicating participation in student unionism as the bedrock of such engagement. “Student unionism is the primary or basic class for societal politics. I can tell you categorically that among...

"We cannot afford to fail..." LASUSTECH's New Vice Chancellor Speaks; Delivers First Official Speech  LASUSTECH's New Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, delivering his first speech at the inauguration of the new Senates Photo: Dare Banjoko Safiu Kehinde The new   Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has delivered his first official speech, stressing that his administration cannot afford to fail in discharging its duties and responsibilities. Speaking at last week’s inauguration of the first elected Senates of the University, the Vice Chancellor revealed that a lot is expected of the Senates, but expressed confidence that they can live up to the tasks. His words: “A lot is expected from members of the Senate especially those privileged to be at the inauguration ceremony today. We will need to regulate the frequency of the meeting of the senates. We will need to set up senate committees and do a...

Students Corner: Things You Should Know Before Choosing Comradeship Photo Source: Facebook Gbadegeshin Paul   The popular saying, "to whom much is given, much is expected," is best encountered when you assume a leadership position. If this position in quote happens to be what several others also wanted, then get set for a great adventure. Comradeship or being a comrade comes with fame, and juicy offers to those who know it's onions, likewise levels of woes when you misplay your cards. Active comrades are one most popular students on campus, and this gives them levels of honour wherever they appear. At the other hand, an inactive comrade just fills the space and create lapses in their offices. Recall one of the popularly addressed comrades in Nigeria, Comr. Adams Oshiomole, former leader and advocate of The Nigeria Labour Congress, now current member of Nigeria's ruling party APC. His strifes and never give up prowess   gave him the key to governance in Edo state, and ...

Students Breach Management's Directive as SUG Declares Suspension of Social Activities Lifted Students at the Board Room following the new Vice Chancellor's arrival  yesterday. Source: WhatsApp  NAOS Held Programme amid Suspension FYB and SUG week to be announced soon SUG Speaker gives 48-hours Ultimatum for Rector to address Students  Olashege Anizat Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s (LASUSTECH) students have breached the directive   issued by the school management as the Students Union Government declared the suspension of social activities lifted. As contained in a broadcast message circulated yesterday and signed by the SUG President, Balogun Aderemi, and Public Relations Officer, Adesina Wonuola, all suspended social activities, on account of the new Vice Chancellor’s arrival, are to resume with immediate effect. “This is to inform the entire students with regards to the Students’ Union Officers meeting earlier today Wednesday 12 th , Octo...

Students React over Sanwo-Olu's Appointment of New Vice Chancellor  Congratulate the New VC Commend the works of the Acting Vice Chancellor Condemn Imposition by Sanwo-Olu SRC Speaker warns of Crisis  Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has, earlier last week, approved the appointment of Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology, while returning the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye, as the Rector for the remaining three and half years of his tenure. This appeared to be one of the least expected changes to occur soon since the transition of the Institution as most students were surprised about the sudden development. While some still remain oblivious of the appointment others have braced themselves up for the new change. For Olasupo Adegbola, a final year Accountancy student, the appointment of the new VC is unquestionable as the Institution is State-owned and a...

NDLEA Launches First Drug Free Club in LASUSTECH NDLEA Officials with the Newly appointed Executive Members of LASUSTECH Drug Free Club and Principal Officers of the Institution Photo: Ibukun Mercy Safiu Kehinde National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has, on Wednesday, launched its first Drug Free Club   in a Lagos-based higher institution at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The launching ceremony which took place at the 500-seater auditorium saw the agency unveiling the Club’s Pioneer Executive members with the Students Union Government Speaker, Rt. Hon. Asekun Elijah, emerging as the President of the club. While the delivering the welcome address of the event, the Dean of Students Affairs, Tpl. Ibrahim Oladayo, highlighted the activities of the Club which will be fully supported by the Agency. “The Drug Free Club LASUSTECH from NDLEA is a tool to fight drug abuse, misuse of drug and purchase of fake and expired drugs. The club will re...

Two Kegite Club Members Bag #40,000 Scholarship Award Each Chief Baiyewu Ayinde Kamal presenting the scholarship award to one of the beneficiaries, Comr. Bakre Zainab Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Safiu Kehinde Two Kegite Club (Ilya Lacost) members, Comr. Akinsanya Olamide Wareez and Comr. Bakre Zainab, walked home with a smile on their faces after bagging #40,000 Scholarship Award each at the recently concluded 3-day symposium of the club held at the School of Agriculture lecture theatre. The scholarship award which was initiated by the club under its education empowerment program was presented by Chief Baiyewu Ayinde Kamal who promised to increase it to ten by next symposium. Expressing his delight over the award, Akinsanya commended the effort of the Kegite Club for setting up empowerment program. “It is a great pleasure for me because I could not imagine myself winning the scholarship and I would really say a very big thank you to Ilya Lacost for organizing a such symposium comprisin...

TIMSAN Holds First Sisters Seminar TISMAN members with Islamic Singer, Alh. Ayisat Umu Niyass (centre), and other invited guests Photo: Okunola Alimot  Safiu Kehinde Tijaniyyah Muslim Students Association of Nigeria (LASUSTECH Chapter) has, on Wednesday, held their first sisters seminar at the palace of the Baale of Lambo Lasunwon, First Gate community. The program which was themed   “The Hidden Gift Behind Every Lady”, was hosted by the association’s female coordinator,   Muqodamoh Okunola Alimot. Following the opening prayer by Seyyidah Maryam Olafimihan, the motivational speaker of the event, Seyyidah Maryam Owolabi Salas, rendered her speech, emphasizing on the uniqueness and relevance of females in the life of a child as well as the society at large. L-R: TISMAN Female Coordinator, Muqodamoh Okunola Alimot, and Motivational speaker, Seyyidah Maryam Owolabi Photo: Safiu Kehinde  Her words: “ The first school a child attends is actually the mother who is a...

Opinion  Nigeria@62: The Struggle Continues Photo: Dreams time.com Omotosho Divine Happy new month to us all as I wish you good tidings. Also, happy birthday to our great country- though I don’t think there is any reason for us to be celebrating this country than for us to just thank God for the breath of life. Basically, we celebrate independence on account of the struggle of our past leaders which we should not just celebrate for pleasure but to think about the country situation- how far we have come and how far have we gone? Nelson Mandela said and I quote, “For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others”. Are we truly free? That is the question of the day. Is it in a country where poverty is a stakeholder or in this same country where corruption is in the DNA of our leaders and the unborn children or this same country where unemployment is the song of the day and inequality is the book we read as stude...