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Male Lecturer Fights Dirty with Female Undergraduate in Exam Hall
A shocking scene unfolded at Niger Delta State University, Bayelsa State, when a male lecturer and a female student engaged in a violent brawl during an examination.
The incident sparked an outrage across social media.
The viral clip, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), showed the lecturer landing heavy punches and a headbutt on the female student after an altercation reportedly linked to exam malpractice and a seized mobile phone.
The student, refusing to yield, retaliated as stunned colleagues recorded the encounter instead of intervening.
Witnesses claimed the fight escalated after the lecturer allegedly confiscated the student’s phone during the exam.
Rather than quietly resolving the matter, the student reportedly confronted the lecturer, demanding the return of her phone.
Matters quickly spiralled out of control, ending in the now infamous fistfight.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians calling for accountability from both parties.
@DayoOjo wrote: “Get her to switch off the phone, leave her alone, relocate every student away from her, and write a strong report. Life no suppose hard.”
@Topboi_eth added: “You already caught her cheating, so taking her phone made no sense. Sending her out of the hall was enough. If he had just returned the phone, this issue wouldn’t have escalated.”
Others argued that lecturers in Nigeria often overstep their authority.
@areghan_g said: “At least give her the phone. They have no right to seize it. Lecturers are teachers, not police officers.”
Many users stressed that, while exam malpractice was a serious offence, the lecturer crossed the line by resorting to violence.
@lhive_essence wrote: “They for give am her phone since they don already catch am.”
@OracleAyo queried the university’s preparedness: “The school no get security? Na to just call them to come bundle her out.”
@KSnetne stated firmly: “If that’s true, then the student completely crossed the line. Exam malpractice is already a serious offence, but destroying a lecturer’s property only makes matters worse. Discipline is needed, education can’t thrive in chaos.”
A large section of the public believes the student should face severe sanctions.
@WaymanBrighten wrote: “She will definitely be expelled. Exam malpractice in Nigeria is a criminal offence. The lecturer even asked her to leave but she smashed his phone. That’s disrespectful.”
Others, however, criticized both sides.
Uncle Dee’ argued: “So many people are wrong in the video — the student, the lecturer, the exam inspectors, even the person recording. Why was there no CCTV?”
Some suggested that lecturers should stop taking disciplinary matters into their own hands.
@CophoLaxxy said: “Ain’t there school securities around? For their safety, lecturers should desist from manhandling students. That’s what security officers are paid for.”
The incident has thrown the Niger Delta University into the spotlight, with many demanding swift action. Some insist the lecturer must be suspended for unprofessional conduct, while others want the student expelled for indiscipline and exam malpractice.
As one commentator, @HUCHAY_1, noted: “The phone is an exhibit for disciplinary council. She can’t collect it back. The man even tried by not giving her malpractice form immediately.”
For now, the university management has yet to release an official statement.
But Nigerians online remain divided — between those who believe the lecturer lost control and those who see the student’s actions as unforgivable.
Globacom has entered into a strategic partnership with the Osun State Government to roll out 20,000 closed user group (CUG) lines for civil servants, teachers, local government staff and political appointees across the state.
The initiative, branded Imole Connect, is designed to foster seamless communication and collaboration among government workers, thereby improving efficiency and productivity.
Speaking at the official launch in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke commended Globacom for supporting the state’s digital drive. He described the project as a crucial step towards bridging communication gaps in the public sector.
“With the launch of 20,000 Glo Imole Connect lines today, we are taking a bold step towards improving our public servants’ linkage across the State. These lines, operating under a closed user group (CUG) arrangement, come with significantly reduced call and data rates,” Governor Adeleke noted.
He further explained that, “one of the challenges in public governance has always been the difficulty of seamless communication. Information does not always move quickly or efficiently and this has often led to avoidable delays and disconnections between agencies and officers across different levels. With this new arrangement, I am confident that we will begin to close those gaps and work in closer alignment.”
On his part, Globacom’s National Head, Enterprise Business Group, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, assured that the company was committed to enhancing service delivery in Osun State through efficient communication.
“Globacom has transformed from being just a telecommunications company to being a digital solutions provider where we offer enterprise solutions to large organisations, government and public sector organisations to enhance digital economy and enhance the operations of smart cities in some sub nationals,” he explained.
Desirous of promoting the love for sciences and pursuit of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Glo Foundation, Globacom’s corporate social responsibility arm, is staking millions of naira to promote STEM among girls across the country.
This is part of its programme for the celebration of this year’s edition of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The Foundation has put in place the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition for girls in Senior Secondary Schools across the country. The competition, a STEM-focused challenge, will see the winning schools carting home N5 million in prizes.
A statement from Glo Foundation explained that the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition is aimed at enabling girls in secondary schools to “Compete, Innovate and Win” in the competition and also enhance the confidence and knowledge of the girl child.
It also added that the competition “is our modest way at Glo Foundation of celebrating and encouraging the girl child to focus more on the studies of STEM subjects and pursue careers in these areas in future so as to become problem solvers for the country”.
The overall winning school with the best idea walks away with N2,000,000 prize, while the 2 Students who will represent the school will get a laptop each, and the Teacher/Mentor/STEM Coordinator gets a token of N200,000. The students of the schools that come 2nd and 3rd, as well as the Teachers/Mentors/STEM Coordinators will also get consolation prizes.
The registration for the Glo Foundation National Stem Competition tagged “Glo Innov8”, which kicked off on the Monday September 15th, will end on October 5, 2025.
To register for a chance to win, all that schools across Nigeria have to do is visit https://glo-foundation.com/glo-innov8/ and fill the form, to STEM their way to N5,000,000.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.”
In a press conference held at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, the firm highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development.
Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, described the Olojo Festival as “more than a cultural gathering, a living heritage that connects the Yoruba civilization to the global stage, strengthening local economies, uniting people, and inspiring generational pride.”
She noted that Adron Group’s sponsorship aligns with its mission to build communities that honour tradition while creating sustainable opportunities.
“Tourism and housing share a common purpose which connects people, places, and possibilities. At Adron, we believe that true development must respect heritage while driving progress for future generations. Supporting Olojo Festival reflects our commitment to inclusive growth and cultural rebirth,” she stated.
The Olojo Festival, recognised as one of Africa’s foremost cultural events, continues to attract international attention while reinforcing Ile-Ife’s status as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. With the support of organisations like Adron Group, the festival is expected to further project Nigeria’s culture globally, boost tourism, and inspire unity across communities.
Adron Group extended prayers for the continued reign of His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II, and expressed optimism that the 2025 Olojo Festival would be peaceful, impactful, and a beacon of pride for Yorubaland, Osun State, and Nigeria at large.
