Category: Education
Sex-for-Marks Scandal Rocks Lagos School as Whistleblower Faces Retaliation
A disturbing sexual abuse scandal has erupted at Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School in Ojodu-Berger, where a Further Mathematics teacher stands accused of systematically exploiting at least 11 female students in exchange for grades, while school administrators allegedly orchestrated an aggressive cover-up campaign. Pattern of Predation Exposed SaharaReporters has obtained chilling audio testimonies from…
Ondo Students Stage Mass Protest Over Rising Insecurity, Shut Down Akure
Akure, Ondo State – Students from tertiary institutions across Ondo State brought business activities in the capital city to a standstill on Thursday, staging a massive protest against what they described as worsening insecurity and government inaction. Led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) South West Chairman, Oluwarotimi Joshua, hundreds of demonstrators blocked…
Lagos Schools Ban Flogging, Adopt Counselling for Discipline, Says Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, advocating for counselling as a more effective and non-violent approach to discipline. The state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, reiterated this stance during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, emphasizing that flogging students…
Peter Obi Attends Launch of Chimamanda Adichie’s New Book in London
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi was among the distinguished guests at the launch of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London over the weekend. The event, which attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, celebrated Adichie’s literary prowess and sparked discussions on Nigeria’s potential for…
Meranda Has Resigned as Speaker – Obasa Claims
Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that his successor, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position. Obasa made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday evening, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker of the House despite his removal by colleagues…
NIMR Raises Alarm Over Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases, Calls for Increased Funding
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Researchers at the institute are calling for heightened vigilance, improved diagnostic screening, and increased funding to combat these public health challenges. During the institute’s…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…
Lagos 2027: League of Concerned Lagosians Endorses Dr. Tunji Alausa for Governorship
A key political advocacy group in Lagos, the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), has thrown its weight behind Dr. Tunji Alausa, the current Minister of Education, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled “Alausa: Save Lagos Now,” the group emphasized Dr. Alausa’s…
NELFUND Clarifies Delay in August Stipend Disbursement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a statement addressing the delay in the disbursement of the August stipends to students. In a press release dated September 12, 2024, NELFUND attributed the delay to ongoing payment processing, which includes conducting essential security checks to protect public funds. Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications…
Federal Government Allocates N47.5 Billion to Upgrade 50 Senior Secondary Schools Nationwide
Koton Karfe, Kogi State — The Federal Government has allocated N47.5 billion for the initial phase of upgrading 50 selected senior secondary schools across the country. This announcement was made by Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), during the groundbreaking ceremony at Government Science Secondary School (GSSC)…