Lagos female teacher remanded for assaulting three-year-old pupil

Lagos female teacher remanded for assaulting three-year-old pupil

A 45-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigo, has been remanded by the Ogba Chief Magistrate Court on Thursday for assaulting a three-year-old pupil of Christ-Mitos Primary School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. A viral video on Wednesday showed Nwadigbo slapping the toddler at intervals for not learning to write numbers fast. The video attracted public condemnation and outrage, leading to the teacher’s arrest. During the arraignment, the police prosecutor, Supol […]

January 10, 2025 17

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Mexico offers citizens $1,300 in gun buyback programme

Mexico’s government plans to offer up to $1,300 for people who hand in firearms including machine guns and assault rifles under a citizen disarmament program aimed at reducing violent crime. The financial incentives for people dropping off weapons at collection points in churches were published late Monday in the country’s official gazette. They include 8,700 pesos ($430) for a revolver, 25,000 pesos ($1,200) for an AK-47 rifle and 26,450 pesos […]

January 8, 2025 18

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NAF reactivates aircraft grounded for 23 years, showcases engineering power

The Nigerian Air Force has stated that the country has the competitive and comparative advantage to maintain and restore its fleets to airworthy conditions. In a statement issued by the spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, on Wednesday, its engineers and technicians have reactivated a Dornier DO-228 aircraft grounded for 23 years. According to Akinboyewa, the reactivation serves as a morale booster for the NAF engineers and technicians, showcasing their ability […]

January 8, 2025 16

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LP can win 2027 poll without merger – Party

The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made the assertion on Sunday in an interview with The PUNCH, denying recent rumours of a […]

January 6, 2025 9

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New virus: FG tightens monitoring, to quarantine China passengers

•Experts demand proactive steps as new virus surges in China, ravages children The Federal Government on Sunday said it would activate surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of a respiratory virus. Reports indicate that the virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures and public concerns in China. The virus, attributed to the Human Metapneumovirus, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, […]

January 6, 2025 9

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Enugu Disco laments vandalism of electricity installation

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki. In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezehon on Sunday, the loss of power supply in areas of Abakaliki was due to the vandalisation of the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of the day. Ezeh said affected areas include Oroko-onuoha, Udensi, […]

January 6, 2025 15

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Abiodun mourns Ogun business icon, socialite, ‘Cash Madam’

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as ‘Cash Madam.’ Her death, at the age of 89 on Sunday, marks a significant loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large, the governor noted. Abiodun described the deceased as a trailblazing entrepreneur whose remarkable legacy has left an indelible mark on society, inspiring generations […]

January 6, 2025 10

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Police hunt killers of Anambra native doctor’s three sons

The Anambra State Police Command said it has begun a manhunt for the killers of three children of a native doctor murdered at their home in Nise community in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The yet-to-be-identified murderers were said to have scaled the fence of the building where they gained entry into the compound to carry out the act and subsequently left the compound unnoticed. It […]

January 6, 2025 11

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No gov can take insults I received from Wike’s camp – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, justified his decision to present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress had permanently lost their seats. According to him, there is no remedy or opportunity for the 27 lawmakers, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, to return to the Assembly. […]

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