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Falana Slams FG, Lagos Over Illegal N100,000 School Fee Hike

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has strongly criticized the recent school fee hikes implemented by both the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government, labelling the increases as unlawful.
Falana voiced his concerns after the Federal Government raised the fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, marking a steep rise of over 120%.
Similarly, Lagos State announced a new fee of N100,000 per term for its state-owned boarding schools, up from the previous N35,000.
Falana condemned the moves, arguing that they violate the Child’s Rights Law, which guarantees free and compulsory education for every child from primary through junior secondary school.
He emphasized that these fee increases are particularly burdensome for families, especially when compared to the current minimum wage of N70,000.
According to Falana, under this wage structure, a worker earning N70,000 a month would only receive N28,000 in a typical four-month school term, making it impossible to afford the new fees for even one child in a Unity School or any secondary school in Lagos.
He pointed out that the total annual cost for a child attending a Unity School would now be N300,000, an amount far beyond the reach of many Nigerian families.
Falana argued that the imposition of such fees contradicts the provisions outlined in the Child’s Rights Act as well as Lagos State’s Child’s Rights Law.
He highlighted that these laws ensure free education, particularly for children in junior secondary schools, making the imposition of N100,000 fees on such students illegal.
Falana further announced his intention to challenge these fee hikes in court. He asserted that, given the clear mandates in both the federal and state Child’s Rights Laws, the decision to impose these fees would not stand up to legal scrutiny.
He vowed to take the matter to the appropriate High Court to have the increases overturned.
The lawyer’s stance comes as families across Nigeria express growing concerns over the affordability of education amidst the economic challenges facing the country.
Falana’s legal challenge could set a significant precedent for how education costs are regulated in Nigeria, especially in terms of access to affordable schooling for children from less privileged backgrounds.
Many are watching closely to see how the courts will respond to this case, as it could have far-reaching implications for education policy and the rights of Nigerian students.
As the debate over education fees continues, Falana’s efforts to challenge the legality of the hikes are expected to draw attention to the broader issue of educational accessibility in the country.
His firm stance against what he considers an unjust and illegal burden on families underscores the growing call for affordable education for all Nigerian children.
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Tinubu Welcomes Ademola Adeleke and Davido to His Home in Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a private meeting at his Lagos residence on Monday. The governor was joined by his older brother, prominent businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, and his son, the internationally popular Afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido.
The visit was confirmed by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who shared the news on X the following day. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, accompanied by Chief Adedeji Adeleke and Afrobeats superstar Davido, at his Lagos home,” Olusegun posted.
So far, no details have been shared about the purpose of the meeting, and neither the Presidency nor the Adeleke family has made an official statement. Photos from the gathering have appeared online, offering a rare glimpse into the private talks between the President and the Adeleke family.
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Omokri Urges Tinubu to Focus on Nigeria’s Progress not Peter Obi’s Negativity

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has shared his advice on how President Bola Tinubu should handle Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement. Omokri suggests that instead of engaging with their negativity, Tinubu’s government should focus on highlighting its achievements and ongoing projects to outshine the critics.
Writing on X, Omokri emphasized the visible progress happening across Nigeria, especially in Abuja and Lagos. He pointed to major infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is being built simultaneously from both ends, as well as the reconstruction of the Ile-Ife to Sokoto-Badagry Expressway and the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
“There’s development happening everywhere,” Omokri said. “The government should use every platform—TV, radio, print, social media—to showcase these efforts.” He also took a swipe at Obi’s supporters, saying, “While they praise leaders like Traoré, who hasn’t even reached the level of a local council chairman in Lagos, they criticize Nigeria harshly. Just the Third Mainland Bridge alone is worth half of Burkina Faso’s GDP.”
Omokri concluded by suggesting that if Obidients have nothing positive to say about Nigeria, perhaps they should consider moving to Burkina Faso.
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Atiku says 2027 Election Will Show if Nigerians Approve Tinubu’s Leadership

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 elections will be a clear judgment on President Bola Tinubu’s time in office, calling it a referendum on his leadership. Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, made this known on Monday while reacting to claims from the ruling APC, which accused Atiku of trying to rebuild the opposition for selfish reasons and to access public funds.
Ibe dismissed the accusations, saying Atiku’s mission is rooted in the hopes of everyday Nigerians who want a better future. “These people clearly weren’t ready to govern. All they do is play politics,” Ibe said. “They’ve worked hard, not to move Nigeria forward, but to stall any real progress. Their actions go against everything democracy stands for.”
He also criticized the Tinubu administration’s performance, pointing to a major road project where only 30 kilometres have been completed out of a planned 700 in two years. “They threw a party to celebrate just 4% of the project. Can you imagine? The money wasted on that celebration could’ve done more for the road itself,” he said.
Ibe went on to highlight the worsening conditions in Nigeria, noting the country now ranks as the poverty capital of the world and leads Africa in child malnutrition. He defended Atiku’s record, saying the former VP’s work is inspired by the people, not personal ambition.
“Atiku built his name and businesses long before 1999. He has created jobs, invested his own money in his political journey, and never relied on state funds,” he added. He urged the APC to focus on fixing the country rather than constantly watching Atiku, adding that in 2027, it will be Tinubu against the rest of the nation.
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