Visually Impaired Nurse Accuses Federal Neuropsychiatric School Enugu Of Discrimination In Entrance Exam A visually impaired Nigerian nurse has accused the Federal Neuropsychiatric School, Enugu, of discrimination after allegedly denying her reasonable accommodation during its entrance examination. The nurse, diagnosed with Optic Nerve Atrophy, said she informed the school months ahead and requested assistance such as bold fonts, an aide, or extra time, but none was provided. She recounted being humiliated by exam officials and told by the Provost that nothing could be done, leaving her unable to write the exam and shattering her dream of specialising in mental health nursing. The school has yet to respond. #DisabilityRights #EducationNigeria #MentalHealth

Emir Sanusi Lamido Gains Special Admission Into Northwest University Kano Law Programme Northwest University, Kano, has granted special admission to the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi, into its LL.B. Common Law and Shariah programme, effective from the 2024/2025 session. The approval, conveyed in a January 12, 2026 letter, places him at Level 200 through direct entry. The university directed him to complete all registration requirements and comply with institutional regulations. NWU emphasized that the admission follows academic standards and administrative protocols. #EmirSanusi #NWUKano #LawAdmission #EducationNigeria

News Brief: ASUU Accuses Politicians of Commercialising VC Selection The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the politicisation of vice-chancellor appointments, citing the case at Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri. The union said universities are being treated as commodities for politicians and contractors rather than centres of merit and scholarship. ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, also decried poor lecturer welfare, inadequate research resources, and dilapidated infrastructure, warning that neglect of the academic workforce could trigger another industrial crisis. The union urged federal and state governments to conclude the long-delayed renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, stressing that only a proper collective bargaining deal can resolve lingering disputes. #ASUU #UniversityAutonomy #EducationNigeria #LecturersWelfare

Tragedy Strikes in Taraba: Examination Hall Collapses During WAEC Exam, Injuring Students and Teachers In a shocking incident reported by Sahara Reporters, an examination hall collapsed during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Taraba State, Nigeria, leaving several students and teachers injured. The collapse occurred while students were seated for their WAEC exams, causing panic and chaos. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing. This incident raises serious concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to assess the safety of other educational facilities. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, education stakeholders and the general public are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future. #TarabaIncident #WAEC2025 #SchoolSafety #EducationNigeria #ExamHallCollapse