Parents of students attending Lagos Model Colleges are demanding the reversal of a recent 200% increase in boarding fees, accusing the Lagos State Ministry of Education of corruption and insensitivity. The Chairman of the Parents’ Forum of Lagos Model Colleges, Surv. Dapo Dawodu raised the alarm on Saturday during the Forum’s meeting in Lagos. In a letter addressed to parents, a copy of which was sent to PUNCH Online, the parents’ forum has also threatened to keep their children at home until the fee hike is reversed. The letter, dated 14th September, titled “Re: Increment in Fees”, partly read: “In…
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The Borno State Police Command has conducted an assessment and confidence-building patrol in Maiduguri to evaluate the impact of the recent flooding that affected the state capital and surrounding areas. In a statement released on Saturday by the Supervising Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Wakil, the purpose of the patrol was to reassure the public and reaffirm the police command’s commitment to maintaining law and order in light of the challenges posed by the flood. During the patrol, the statement noted that “the Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Lawal, visited Maiduguri Monday Market, Bulabulin, and the Gwange area…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has urged stakeholders not to view the Edo State governorship election as a war. IPAC stressed that the exercise is intended to select leaders who will promote good governance, accountability, and development. The National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, made this known in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday in Benin, the state capital, following a stakeholders’ meeting. He stated that all those involved in the election must prioritise peace, equity, and justice. Damtalle also called on stakeholders in the off-cycle election to collaborate to create an environment conducive to credible elections. He…
Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami’s 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner hadn’t played since injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final on July 14, when he helped Argentina to victory over Colombia. Since then he had missed eight MLS games for his club and this month’s World Cup qualifiers for his country. Messi hadn’t played for Inter since June 1, but he didn’t miss a beat as he was inserted…
A Non Governmental Organisation, the Christian Conscience, has warned that Nigeria is likely to be hit with food shortages in the coming months owing to the recent flooding and insecurity affecting farmers especially in the Northern part of Nigeria. The group’s National Publicity Director, Tunji Oguntuase, made this known in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to Oguntuase, the position was among the major high points of decisions reached at the monthly executive meeting of the group held on Saturday in Lagos. According to the group, flooding is a global issue and its devastating effects cannot…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended two heads of security agencies for their contributions to improving security in the FCT. The honourees are Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Benneth Igweh, and Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services, Ado Muazu. Igweh, the immediate past Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, was recently promoted to AIG, overseeing Zone 7. Muazu, formerly the FCT State Director of DSS, was also promoted to Assistant D-G and transferred to the National Headquarters of the service. At a dinner held in their honour on Saturday in Abuja, the…
In this interview with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI, Archbishop of Lagos, Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, comments on NAFDAC’s stance on the ‘miracle water’ saga, criticising those who claim spiritual immunity from regulation. He also addresses the growing discontent among Northern elites towards President Tinubu’s administration and highlights the political undercurrents threatening the country’s unity The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control recently sealed a ‘miracle water’ factory in Delta State. However, some bishops have criticised the agency, insisting it doesn’t have the right to regulate spiritual products. What is your take on this? Many people…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has provided free medical services for over 3,000 residents in the Bwari area of the FCT as part of the Renewed Hope Medical Mission. The scope of the medical services provided includes health promotion, antenatal care, immunisation services, free HIV screening, screening for diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell diseases, free dental health services, nutritional assessment, distribution of cooking gas, and fertilisers, amongst others. Flagging off the free medical outreach in the Bwari area council, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stressed that the FCT administration was fully committed to meeting not just the…
A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly sought forgiveness from the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, for any past wrongs during his tenure as governor. During a goodwill message at the banquet celebrating Igbinedion’s 90th birthday on Saturday in Benin, Oshiomhole described Igbinedion as a good father He praised the elder statesman’s contributions to the society and took the opportunity to seek atonement. He said, “You brought together people from all parts of the country; North, South, East, and West and across political and religious divides.” Oshiomhole publicly recognised the crucial support he received from Igbinedion…
A fatal crash occurred on Saturday at 2:58pm around Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in one death, while 10 others were seriously injured. The accident involved a white Mazda bus with number plate GGE 858 XY, which was reportedly speeding when one of its tyres burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle subsequently somersaulted. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement. She noted that the injured victims were taken to the Patmag Hospital in Ogere for medical treatment, while the deceased’s body…