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Anambra Shuts Down School After Bullying
The Anambra State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School on Ifite Road, Awka, following an incident involving the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old pupil. According to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the government took swift action after receiving reports that the pupil’s classmate had broken her leg during the incident.
Upon summoning the school’s proprietor, Mr. Uchechukwu Onyeachonam, for questioning, authorities discovered that the school was operating without official approval. Governor Chukwuma Soludo subsequently directed that the school be sealed by 2 pm on the same day, citing the dangers posed by unapproved institutions to children in the state.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh warned that proprietors of illegal schools would face legal consequences for violating state regulations and urged parents to avoid enrolling their children in unapproved schools.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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