Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A primary school teacher at Christ Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been suspended indefinitely after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her physically abusing a toddler in a numeracy class. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the teacher’s arrest. The video, which was shared on social media on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, shows the teacher violently smacking the toddler for failing to answer a question correctly. The child is seen crying and trying to defend themselves as the teacher continues to assault them. The Lagos police have since arrested the teacher, who…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record-breaking budget of N3.366 trillion. The budget, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” aims to provide a blueprint for continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagos residents. The governor presented the Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on November 21, 2024, proposing a total budget size of N3.005 trillion, comprising a total revenue of N2.597 trillion and deficit financing of N408.902 billion. The assembly later increased the budget to N3.366 trillion, which was passed into law. According to Sanwo-Olu, the budget has a recurrent expenditure…

Police have confirmed that two Catholic nuns have been abducted by gunmen along Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The nuns, identified as Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli, were kidnapped on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, while returning from a vocational association meeting in Ogboji community. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the congregation to which the nuns belong, expressed sorrow over the incident and called for prayers for their safe release. The statement read, “With sadness, we write to inform the general public of the…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State’s Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq has been confirmed dead barely 48 hours after his appointment. Bunkure died on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, in Egypt.He was among 13 Special Advisers, seven Commissioners and six Permanent Secretaries sworn in on Monday at the Kano State government house. Governor Yusuf in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, described his death as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to the state, his family and the wider political community. Governor Yusuf described the death of Engr. Bunkure as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to Kano…

The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $254.76 million (€245 million) to support the construction of Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. The loan is aimed at providing financial support for the smooth progress of the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity. The Kano-Kaduna railway, with a total length of 203 kilometers, is a standard-gauge railway that will provide direct rail connectivity between Kano and Abuja. Once completed, the railway will offer residents a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation alternative, significantly enhancing regional connectivity. According to the CDB, the loan is part of…

The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concerns over a significant surge in reports of missing persons across the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the rise in missing persons cases is unprecedented, affecting individuals across all age groups. Odutola revealed that only a small fraction of missing persons have been found, while many others remain unaccounted for. This disturbing trend has prompted the police to urge residents to be more vigilant and security-conscious, prioritizing their safety above all else. As a proactive measure, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has outlined essential guidelines to keep residents informed…

A shocking discovery was made at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night when two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airways plane. The incident has left authorities and passengers stunned, and an investigation is underway to determine how the individuals accessed the aircraft. According to JetBlue, the bodies were discovered during a routine inspection after the plane landed. “The circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation,” the airline said in a statement. “This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to…

Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, has sparked a social media frenzy after mistakenly referring to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as the “President of Ghana” during his inauguration speech. The error occurred while Mahama was acknowledging dignitaries at the event, saying, “Your excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president of the Federal Republic of Ghana.” The audience was taken aback, and the slip-up quickly went viral on social media. Reactions poured in, with some users defending Mahama and others ridiculing the mistake. @DONMICHAEL007 joked, “Abeg give the man his flowers he knows what he’s saying. In government we have direct and indirect…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and ensuring optimal service delivery. The affected commissioners are Dr. Jamila Dahiru (Education), Abubakar Bununu (Internal Security and Home Affairs), Usman Danturaki (Information and Communication), Prof. Simon Yalams (Agriculture), and Yakubu Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation). According to Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the cabinet reconstitution aligns with the Governor’s vision of addressing emerging challenges and injecting fresh ideas into the government. The move reflects the governor’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance, strengthening…

A popular businesswoman and socialite, Princess Kadijat Adebisi Edionseri, widely known as Cash Madam, has died, aged 89. Edionseri, who was the Iya Sunnah of Egbaland, Yewaland, and Ogun State died after a brief illness on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Her death was announced in a statement on behalf of the family by one of her children, Dr Adebayo Adebowale. The statement noted that the renowned businesswoman touched many lives in her family and community, as she was a “shining example of grace, dignity and unwavering faith.” “With deep gratitude to Allah for a…