King's College Shutdown Sparks Crisis | Nigeria News

King’s College in Lagos is locked down by staff amid a heated standoff over the federal government’s surprise decision to hand over the historic 116-year-old school to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association — a move that threatens Sunday’s planned student return. The Ministry of Education insists the concession is finalized, with a six-month transition period and a new committee overseeing the handover, after which federal funding will stop. Parents and the PTA are furious, saying they were blindsided and that the shutdown blocks any access — forcing them to delay non-essential purchases while awaiting Thursday’s critical decision. The PTA argues students admitted under federal terms must finish their education uninterrupted, questioning the fairness of the transition timeline for those years away from graduation. Meanwhile, the Old Boys’ Association frames the takeover as a “Renaissance” to modernize the school — despite protests from parents, students, and human rights groups demanding the deal be suspended. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84c2c80484b426ec