Proprietors of Private Schools have expressed concern over the federal government’s directive to peg the age of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) candidates. Alaka Lukman, president of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Lagos chapter, expressed this concern in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. “The policy of the government gives us room for concern. We believe that the government is only focusing on the maturity of the students,” said Mr Lukman. The federal government recently directed that candidates under 18 years will no longer be eligible to sit…
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Three men, were on Tuesday, arraigned before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing an electricity transformer valued N50 million. The defendants, Kehinde Akinkugbe, Tope Salisu, and Isiaka Amusa, whose addresses were not given, are being charged with conspiracy, stealing and malicious damage. The defendants, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, ASP Aminu Isaac, told the court that Akinkugbe, Salisu and Amusa, committed the offences at about 2.30a.m on August 22, at Ajeri Street, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos. Mr Isaac said that the defendants maliciously damaged an electricity transformer, belonging to the Federal Government. The prosecutor said…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency on Monday sealed four churches, four hotels and bars, an event centre and a recycling company in the Ojo area of the state. In a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, LASEPA explained that the establishments were shut down for allegedly not complying with the state’s environmental laws. According to the statement, the agency said their shutting down of the establishments was to intensify, “enforcement efforts against violators of the State Environmental Laws 2017.” The agency noted that the affected establishments include: Rockslide Gospel Church, Unique Caesar and Bar, Recycling Company, New Yorker…
Two men on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a man on the head with a broken bottle during an argument. The defendants – Temitope Anifowoshe, 49, a businessman and Tope Sule, 50, a driver, both residing at 28, Egbatedo St., Oko- Oba, Agege, Lagos. The duo were charged with conspiracy and assault, to which they pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem told the court that the offences were committed on July 8, 2024, at the defendant’s residence. Mr Akeem explained that a fight ensued between the defendants and the complainant, Oladele Onabanjo…
Tasks wives, children to have solace in legacy of late monarch The descendants of late Olofinwadenu axis of the vast Aroloye Ruling Family of Idanre Land were in Owa’s Palace had once again paid tribute to late His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, (JP) OFR, Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land. The late monarch, who passed on to glory on Tuesday, 30th of July 2024, reigned for 48 years. Leading the descendant to the late monarch’s family, Prince Aderemi Adewodun, the Director, Works and Maintenance Services at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo(…
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Bauchi State office has announced a change of venue for the upcoming 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course. The orientation camp will now be held at Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education in Kangere, instead of the usual Wailo NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, which is currently undergoing renovations. According to Bauchi State NYSC Coordinator Rifkatu Yakubu, in a press statement made available to journalists on Monday, the venue change is necessary to facilitate the complete overhaul of the permanent orientation camp. The statement read, “The general public is hereby informed that the forthcoming…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has begun a monthly outreach which offers free medical services to residents of Akure, the state capital. The programme, which began on Monday, August 5, 2024, under the supervision of the Akure South Local Government Chairman, Gbenga Fasua, has seen the medical treatment of 1,000 ailing residents in Akure. This was according to a statement, on Tuesday, by the Personal Assistant to the Chairman, Akure-South Local Government, Iteyemi Adegoroye. Joined in supervision by the chairman of Akure East Local Council Development Area, Mr Taiwo Samson, and his counterparts in Akure West LCDA, Sunday Kekereowo,…
A 43-year-old sales representative, Daniel Oluwabunmi, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding his employer to the tune of N4.1 million. Oluwabunmi, who resides at No.13, Arogbo Lane, Iju Ishaga, Lagos, is standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing preferred against him by the police. The Prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 16, at Best Top Choice Enterprises, located at No.8A, Nob-Oluwa St., Ogba, Lagos. According to Akeem, the defendant converted the sum of N4.1 million belonging to his employer, Best Top Choice…
Meet 5-year-old Samuel Jubril, a young pianist who discovered his passion for music in 2023. Encouraged by his father, who gifted him a piano, Samuel quickly honed his skills and now plays with remarkable talent. Now the keyboardist at their church, Samuel has even been invited to play at other churches, impressing everyone with his growing expertise.(PUNCH)
The proprietor of Lord’s Favour College in Ibadan has sparked outrage after allegedly selling off his properties and fleeing with the WAEC fees of his students, leaving the community in shock. With no registration for the exams, distraught parents and students are left with unanswered questions and shattered hopes. As the search for the proprietor continues, suspicions grow, with some labeling him as dubious while others believe he may be influenced by darker, spiritual forces. (PUNCH)