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By Faboro Boluwatife For many students of Lagos State University, the LASUSU Inter-Varsity Debate Championship (LIVDC) is more than just an event. It is a platform where intellect meets expression, where ideas clash, and where voices are sharpened into instruments of change. Yet, for two consecutive administrations, this significant academic tradition fell into silence. Since its last edition in 2023, the absence of LIVDC has been deeply felt. In a university environment that should actively promote critical thinking and articulate discourse, the disappearance of a competition of such prestige raises important.  The Vice President of LASUSU, Comr. Abisuga Christiana Moyosoluwa, in an interview with ACJ LASU, explained that while the exact reasons for the competition’s discontinuation remain unclear, the demands of organizing such an event cannot be overlooked. She described it as “a difficult program to pull off” and “heavily financially intensive,” pointing to the logistical and f...

 By Ifeoluwa Folasayo Deborah  Unlike secondary school, many freshers are often unprepared for their first university examinations. Most students enter the university system without fully understanding that it is significantly different from what they were used to, and that it requires a higher level of independence, discipline, and focus. For some, the excitement of newfound freedom and the idea of being a “university big boy or girl” can become a distraction from academic responsibilities. In the university, students are no longer spoon fed or closely monitored as they were in secondary school. Learning becomes largely dependent on self motivation, commitment, and self discipline. Without these qualities, even maintaining an average academic performance can become difficult. The first semester examination is particularly important because it contributes to a student’s cumulative grade point average, commonly known as CGPA. Sadly, many students later regret not taking their ...

By Ameenat Hamzat, Jenti Alasepeloluwa  Lagos State University (LASU) will host the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP 2026), expecting over 700 international delegates from Africa, Europe, and the United States, alongside national participants, marking one of the largest international academic gatherings in Lagos for 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, announced this development during a press conference held on Monday at the institution's Senate Building Conference Hall. Professor Olatunji-Bello outlined the conference structure, which will unfold in three phases: a pre-conference session from August 28-30, the main conference from September 1-4, and a post-conference program from September 5-7, 2026. Explaining the conference's focus, the Vice-Chancellor noted that community psychology examines the relationship between individuals and their social, economic, and physical environments. She said: ...

By Alasepeloluwa Precious Jenti For the second time in the history of the Lagos State University Debate Society’s (LSUDS) public speaking competition, Word War, the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies has emerged victorious, making them the first faculty to win Word War twice.  Their historic triumph came during the Word War 8 grand finale tagged , "Siege", held on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, at the Hallowed Chambers, Student Arcade, Lagos State University. The grand finale featured top contestants from the Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Law, and students from Epe Campus, with each faculty represented by two debaters.  The event also included an in-house debate and oratory competition for LSUDS members, where Moyomade Adegbite won the intra-LSUDS debate, and Chief Orator Gift claimed victory in the orators’ contest. After intense rounds of argumentation and eloquence, the final rankings were announced: the Faculty of Management Sciences finished 4th, the...

By Phenomenal A. In a major shift from tradition, the Communication Students' Association (COSA) of Lagos State University has adopted an online voting system for the first time in its history. The move, led by the 20th COSA Independent Electoral Committee (IEC), aims to address electoral malpractices and promote transparency, efficiency, and innovation. In an exclusive interview with ACJ-LASU, IEC Chairman Olorunshola Boluwatife Samuel, popularly known as The General, said the decision to go digital was driven by the growing number of students in the faculty and the need to upgrade the election process. He said, “We are adopting online voting for many reasons. The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies is not like before. We have grown, and counting paper ballots becomes stressful as numbers grow. Additionally, we also wanted to embrace innovation. LASUSU is already using e-voting at the general level, so it’s only right that COSA also evolves,” he said. The General also added...

ACJLASU   Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the timetable and polling centers for the 35th Students' Union General Elections. The electios timetable was  approved by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on the 6th of August, 2024 The LASUSU Students' Executive Council Election will hold on Thursday, August 8th, at various polling centers across the university, including the Faculty of Arts' Language Laboratory and Theatre Arts Auditorium, Faculty of Education's Computer Laboratory, Conference Room,Faculty of Engineering/School of Agriculture's PDS Classroom, Down Hill, Faculty of Law's Law Library, Tetfund Building, and other designated centers. The Students' Parliamentary Council Election will take place on Friday, August 9th, while the Faculty and Departmental Election will hold on Monday, August 12th.  Provost, Deans of Faculties, and Heads of Departments have been requested to make the necessary arrangements for the electio...

Daniel Nworie   Lagos State University (LASU) management has directed staff and students to resume academic and administrative activities on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The decision comes after a review of the prevailing situation in the state, according to a statement released by the university's Coordinator for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile. The university had initially suspended activities on July 31 and August 1, 2024, due to the protests. However, with the latest directive, members of the university community are expected to return to campus on Tuesday. While urging students and staff to be vigilant, the management emphasized that their well-being is of utmost importance. The resumption of academic activities at LASU may signal a return to normalcy, but the ongoing protests across the nation remain a concern. Students and staff are advised to remain cautious and follow university guidelines.