Some parents of students in the Lagos State Model Colleges are uncomfortable with the new N100,000 boarding fee per term announced by the Lagos State Government. Before this new increment, parents of model college students attending the schools said they were paying the sum of N35,000 per term as a boarding fee, but the government has increased it to N100,000 per term from the second term of the 2024-2025 session. Displeased by this development, many parents and students have expressed their frustrations while others are pleading with the appropriate authority to reconsider this position. A parent told our reporter if this increase is allowed, the…
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A cleric, Shakiru Oladosu has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for attempted sexual assault of a-13-year-old child. Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced the defendant after he pleaded guilty to the amended two-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child. Delivering the judgement, the judge said the evidence before court deduced a pattern of predatory behaviour as the convict subjected the survivor into inappropriate touching and forced himself on her. The trial judge said he breached the trust the parents of the survivor had in him for enrolling their children in the school. The judge…
Shuaibu Gbenga Olufowobi has been remanded in Medium Correctional Centre for alleged rape of a-35-year-old woman in Lagos on Tuesday. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Sexual Offences Court, Ikeja remanded the defendant after he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. The defendant was charged to court by the Lagos State Government following a five-count charge of conspiracy, rape, sexual assault by penetration, sexual harassment and assault. According to the State Prosecution Counsel, B.E Okeowo, the defendant committed the offence contrary to Sections 211, 260, 261, 264 and 173 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. Part of the counts…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached. The lawmaker was removed from his position over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. Obasa who represents Agege State Constituency I in 2007 has been reelected four times in 2011, 2015 2019 and 2023. He was first elected Speaker in 2015. Members of the Assembly has sworn in Mojisola Miranda representing Apapa I State Constituency as the new Speaker.
Fast-growing Lagos-based Entertainment and hospitality hub, Avalanche has announced the birth of its educational arm, The Avalanche Creative Academy. The academy is designed as a top-notch platform dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation among aspiring creatives. The Academy aims to provide comprehensive training through various programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities, all designed to inspire and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the creative industry. It offers the following courses: Music Production, Sound Engineering, Photography, Cinematography, 3D, Graphic Designs, Motion Graphics, Business Management, Creative Copywriting, and Creative Strategies. The Academy’s first set of intakes is scheduled to…
Each year, many want to undertake the exciting but at times challenging experience of reading the entire Bible. One website offers free resources that help people throughout the globe achieve success in this endeavour. Long known for their work in distributing Bibles and Bible-based materials, Jehovah’s Witnesses are featuring “Bible-Reading Plans” on their official website, jw.org. A schedule is available for free download that offers options to read the Bible daily or to complete it in one year. There’s even a reading plan for beginners. Readers can dive into the Scriptures in chronological order or explore it through specific topics,…
Four suspects who allegedly killed a Uber driver in Lagos on Thursday have been arrested and paraded by the Lagos State Police Command. Disclosing this incident while briefing journalists on Saturday at the Commands Headquarters in Ikeja, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Ishola Olawale, explained that the arrest of the suspects was part of the sustained effort of the Police to keep Lagosians safe before, during and after yuletide season. According to him, from September till date suspects, were arrested for various offences ranging from armed robbery, carjacking, murder, kidnapping, abortion, gender-based violence, cyber-bullying, cult activities, illegal possession…
A Magistrate court sitting in Lagos has remanded a-46-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigbo at the Kirikiri Correctional facility till February 18, 2025. The defendant was remanded by Magistrate Olabisi Kusanu over indecent treatment and assault of one Abayomi Michael, a 3 year-old pupil pending perfection of bail. The suspect was arraigned by the Police on a two count charge offence bordering on indecent dealing and assault of a child, statement by Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. She was however granted bail in the sum of 200,000 with two sureties in like sum.Sureties must be gainfully employed. When…
A source from the Police on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a teacher for alleged physical abuse of a three-year-old boy. This is just as the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency confirmed the arrest of the suspect. The arrest is on the heel of a viral video showing the suspect allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in Ikorodu. The video, shared by Oyindamola, who identifies as #dammiedammie35, captured a female teacher slapping the child’s face. The video was captioned, “Footage from Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, a teacher named Stella Nwadigo was witnessed mistreating and physically abusing…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday dismissed the application by embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Ruling on the application, Justice Oshodi held that the court has jurisdiction to try Emefiele on the charge. The trial judge premised this decision on relevant statutory and constitutional provisions. Justice Oshodi dismissed the application and held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had established a territorial jurisdiction on count eight to 26 with various facts in the proof of evidence attached with the case file…