UNIOSUN shuts Ifetedo campus over student's death

Osun State University has closed its Ifetedo College of Law campus after the death of a 400-level student. Grace Osunlakin, who studied Criminology and Security Studies, died on June 24, 2026. The indefinite shutdown aims to address campus conditions.

The university's Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, issued a statement on June 25, 2026. It said the closure followed careful consideration of the circumstances around the death.

The measure allows time for emotions to settle among students. It also enables a review of healthcare facilities, medical personnel, and water supply at the Ifetedo Campus.

The statement described the death as deeply painful. It expressed commitment to a thorough review and measures to prevent recurrence while urging calm from students, parents, and stakeholders.

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Illustration of the fire at Utumishi Girls Academy where 16 students perished.
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A devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has claimed the lives of 16 students early on Thursday morning. The tragedy was compounded when the mother of one injured student died in a road accident while rushing to the school.

Universitas Indonesia (UI) has temporarily deactivated the academic status of 16 Fakultas Hukum (FH) students suspected in a verbal sexual harassment case stemming from a group chat that went viral on social media last week. The measure, effective from April 15 to May 30, 2026, follows recommendations from UI's Satgas PPK and aims to ensure an objective investigation while protecting all involved parties.

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A dormitory at St Joseph's Seminary School in Molo caught fire on Saturday night. All students were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. The blaze occurred three days after a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls' Academy in the same county.

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KUPPET Chairperson Omboko Milemba has urged the government to abolish boarding schools in Kenya following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students.

The University of Nairobi has named Professor Ayub Njoroge Gitau as its new vice-chancellor following a special council meeting on May 14, 2026. The decision has drawn immediate protests from rivals who allege it defies ongoing court orders. The appointment ends months of acting leadership at Kenya's oldest university.

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Mindanao State University-General Santos City suffered nearly P870 million in infrastructure damage from the June 8 earthquake. Chancellor Shidik Zed Abantas said the quake left the university back to square one after recent renovations. Academic activities will continue online for summer classes during repairs.

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