📍 Ikeja, Lagos – In a heartfelt moment, a Nigerian student broke down in tears after waking up at 11:40 a.m., long after her 9 a.m. examination had started. Her emotion-filled video shattered hearts across social media—“Na so e pain me”—and reignited conversations about exam pressure in Nigeria’s education system.
🎯 Key Takeaways
Woke at 11:40 a.m.—exam scheduled for 9 a.m.—after studying until 5 a.m.
The student (@gcwanini06) shared, “You slept at 5 a.m. preparing for a 9:00 exam and woke up at 11:40.”
Shared experiences flooded in—Olisa Chinemerem said he too overslept but managed to sit and pass.
Netizens offered tips and commiserated—commenters gave practical advice like setting notes at the door, alarms, or one-time calls by friends.
Broader conversation: last-minute cramming isn’t just painful—it’s unsustainable in Nigeria’s “breaking news Nigeria” reality.
📝 The Emotional Story
Picture this: She studies through the night until 5 a.m., notes scattered all over the bed, eyes heavy, hoping to ace that 9 a.m. exam. But she wakes later than ever—11:40 a.m.—and bursts into tears when she realizes she’s missed it entirely.
Her heartbreaking sigh, “I dey cry o,” cut through the usual noise of “trending news Nigeria.” Thousands felt her pain—Nigeria students sharing their own near-misses and mishaps.
Olisa Chinemerem, in the comments, gave a ray of hope:
“Yes I have experienced this… I still met the exam … thankfully I passed the course.”
Tips flew: one user suggested writing on the door, another advised, “set alarm to go off in your dream.” It’s not just about missing an exam—it’s the weight of expectation, sacrifice, and emotional toll Nigeria’s students carry.
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💬 Top Comments from Social Media
@karel: “After 2 o’clock hits don’t sleep even if you set an alarm you’ll be dancing to it in your dreams.”
@palesa.kayyy: “Maybe it’s a bad dream chomi go back to sleep you’ll wake up just in time for your exam.”
@Mpilenhle Shoba: “Study day till 8 pm, sleep, wake 12 am–1 am, bath, cram… never go wrong.”
@Asiphe Jolakazi Maseko: “Next time put a note outside your door… or ask friend to wake you.”
@Bafana_: Shared heartbreaking past:
“Someone wrote re-exam for 3rd‑year medicine… then expelled… heartbroken.”
This emotional incident reveals more than just one student’s heartbreak—it highlights the pressure-cooker environment of breaking news Nigeria, where latest news Nigeria meets news alerts Nigeria. It’s a reminder to review how we prepare our youth: from daily exam strategies to broader conversations around Nigeria headlines, news in Nigeria today, top stories Nigeria and local news Nigeria.
Original Story by Legit.ng (Ankrah Shalom)
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