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BREAKING NEWS!!! ASUU AWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO INDIGENT STUDENT OF THE LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION.

The Academic Staff Union of University have awarded six scholarships to indigent students of the Lagos State university of Education.
While delivering a speech at the award ceremony, the chairman of LASUED, the Lagos State university of Education chapter of ASUU, Comrade Akolade Lapite acknowledged the noble initiatives undertaken by the National body of ASUU in supporting and and fostering academic excellence, a stride which the LASUED has also emulated. This scholarship award is a reward for hard work and commitment to empower intelligent students experiencing financial difficulties. It's target is to ensure financial challenges doesn't hinder any one's academic pursuit.
The six(6) students awarded this scholarship comprise of two(2) students awarded 200k by the National body of the ASUU while four(4) students were awarded 100k by the ASUU of the Lagos State university chapter.
The recipient were congratulated and enjoin to keep the excellent display of academic prowess while other students were admonished to emulate them as there is always reward for hard work whether in education and other spheres of life.

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Princess Loveline

DELIVERED SPEECH TO MARK 2024 AFRICA CHILD DAY,

In his speech he started with acknowledgement of all protocols the event which took place at National Secretariat of ANPEIN to celebrate the resilience, potential, and future of our continent embodied in our children. As the National President of the Association of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors in Nigeria (ANPEIN), it is both an honor and a responsibility to address you on this significant day..
President Sunday Fowowe, said the Theme for this year's African Child Day, *Investing in Education for a Sustainable Future*," resonates deeply with our mission at ANPEIN. Education is the bedrock upon which societies build their progress, and investing in the education of our children is investing in the future prosperity of our nation and continent.
Nigeria, as a nation, has made strides in recent years to improve access to education. However, challenges remain, especially in the quality of education provided at the foundational levels of nursery and primary education. According to recent reports by UNESCO, Nigeria still faces significant gaps in ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all children, especially those in marginalized communities (UNESCO, 2022).
As educators and stakeholders in the field of early childhood and primary education, it is incumbent upon us to advocate for policies that prioritize education funding, teacher training, and infrastructure development. These are essential elements in bridging the educational divide and ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, receives a quality education.
Research from the Brookings Institution emphasizes the critical importance of early childhood education in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and development (Brookings Institution, 2023). Therefore, initiatives aimed at improving early childhood education are not just investments in the present but crucial steps towards building a sustainable future.
At ANPEIN, we are committed to supporting our members—educators and instructors across the country—in their professional development and in advocating for policies that benefit our children. *Through workshops, training programs, and collaborative efforts with government and non-governmental organizations*, we strive to enhance teaching methodologies, promote inclusive education practices, and create safe and nurturing learning environments for our children.
On this African Child Day, let us renew our commitment to ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to quality education. Let us work together to eliminate barriers that prevent children from learning and thriving. Let us empower our educators with the tools and resources they need to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
In closing, I urge all stakeholders—associations , government bodies, civil society organizations, parents, and communities—to join hands in prioritizing education as a fundamental human right and a pathway to sustainable development. *Together, we can build a brighter future for our children and for Africa*

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Princess Agbonifo

AND THE LAGOS STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGAENCY (LASEPA) INTO SWEET HOME EXCLUSIVE GARDEN AND SUITES PREMISES AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.

The customers of sweet home exclusive gardens and suites Ijegun have called on the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) to look into the action of the hotel (Sweet Home Exclusive Garden and Suites) and the environment in which it's business is being conducted.

It's on record that for a very long time exist pothole just at the entrance of the hotel which have been causing harm/injuries to customers.

Complaint have been made to the owner/management of the hotel but no effort has been made to address the situation. Till now the pothole is still there and it has caused harm to more than 4 persons.
As shown in the picture above, one of the victim who was badly hurt, narrated his ordeal and the pain he's undergoing as a result of the negligence.

The attention of the government (LASEPA) has been drawn as a matter of urgency to look into the activities of the hotel and the environment the hotel is conducting its business activities, so as to avoid more people being hurt or injured within the hotel premises.

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The family member of Inspector Sunday Peters a police officer with the rapid response squad at Alausa - Ikeja, Lagos have requested the Inspector General of Police to carry out a thorough investigation into the death of their brother.

The family members are not satisfied with the reasons adjured for the death of their brother, hence their demand for the real cause of their brother's death.

A sister to the police officer recount how she was called and told the brother was sick only to hear from the wife of the brother that the brother was dead after an hour to when she was first called.

In similar development, the junior brother to the deceased officer also said he received a call between the hours of 7am and 8am that he had to come to Ikotun police station, upon knowing the rationale for requesting his presence at the police station is when he was told that his brother is dead. On getting to the police station he was told the brother has been taken to mortuary at Maryland hospital in Yaba.He was surprised that how can someone who just died be taken to the mortuary without allowing any member of the family to see the corpse. He was also not allowed to see the dead body.
In trying to find out from the police the cause of the death, the brother said that on that fateful day, his brother - inspector Sunday Peters was on a patrol with the squad around Falomo- Ikoyi. According to the Police, they said Inspector Sunday Peters told them he was not feeling too well that he had to go to the hospital, that he even walk down to the hospital himself. They claimed that the police clinic/hospital at Falomo demanded for 100k naira before treatment can commenced. In trying to sort out how the money can be made available, was when the Doctor told them that Inspector Sunday Peters was dead.

Furthermore, the eldest sister to Inspector Sunday Peters, Mrs, Gloria said on the very day, his brother was not sick, but was healthy enough to go to work only to be shocked that his brother is dead.

They whole scenario pertaining to the death of their brother is confusing and difficult for them to believe, hence they have requested the Inspector General of police to step in and help them in knowing the full details of what caused their brother's death.

Pertinent questions begging for answers are: Why will the Police hospital /clinic demand for 100k naira as deposit from a police officer in uniform before treatment can be commenced on him.

Why should the dead body of the Officer be embalmed without allowing the family members to see the dead body.

That so far, why hasn't any member of the Rapid response squad and the police pay visit to the family to console with them and explain to them the true cause of death.
The family want the Inspector General of Police to use his good office to provide them justice.

Kingsley Efionayi @vonnews

The family member of Inspector Sunday Peters a police officer with the rapid response squad at Alausa - Ikeja, Lagos have requested the Inspector General of Police to carry out a thorough investigation into the death of their brother.

The family members are not satisfied with the reasons adjured for the death of their brother, hence their demand for the real cause of their brother's death.

A sister to the police officer recount how she was called and told the brother was sick only to hear from the wife of the brother that the brother was dead after an hour to when she was first called.

In similar development, the junior brother to the deceased officer also said he received a call between the hours of 7am and 8am that he had to come to Ikotun police station, upon knowing the rationale for requesting his presence at the police station is when he was told that his brother is dead. On getting to the police station he was told the brother has been taken to mortuary at Maryland hospital in Yaba.He was surprised that how can someone who just died be taken to the mortuary without allowing any member of the family to see the corpse. He was also not allowed to see the dead body.
In trying to find out from the police the cause of the death, the brother said that on that fateful day, his brother - inspector Sunday Peters was on a patrol with the squad around Falomo- Ikoyi. According to the Police, they said Inspector Sunday Peters told them he was not feeling too well that he had to go to the hospital, that he even walk down to the hospital himself. They claimed that the police clinic/hospital at Falomo demanded for 100k naira before treatment can commenced. In trying to sort out how the money can be made available, was when the Doctor told them that Inspector Sunday Peters was dead.

Furthermore, the eldest sister to Inspector Sunday Peters, Mrs, Gloria said on the very day, his brother was not sick, but was healthy enough to go to work only to be shocked that his brother is dead.

They whole scenario pertaining to the death of their brother is confusing and difficult for them to believe, hence they have requested the Inspector General of police to step in and help them in knowing the full details of what caused their brother's death.

Pertinent questions begging for answers are: Why will the Police hospital /clinic demand for 100k naira as deposit from a police officer in uniform before treatment can be commenced on him.

Why should the dead body of the Officer be embalmed without allowing the family members to see the dead body.

That so far, why hasn't any member of the Rapid response squad and the police pay visit to the family to console with them and explain to them the true cause of death.
The family want the Inspector General of Police to use his good office to provide them justice.

Kingsley Efionayi @vonnews

The first physical meeting of the Umuhu Okabia Secondary school Association in Orsu local government area of Imo state held on Sunday, the 3rd March, 2024.
In a welcome /Introductory address, the president of the Association Denis C. Iheadiri who was also the 1995 set senior prefect appreciated all the executives and members for their unwavering support both financially and more.
He appreciated God who have kept them this past 29 years.

The president stated the aims/objectives of the Alumni which includes:
Re-uniting and synergizing in order to pursue a common goal, promoting peace, love and mutual co-existence in Okabia and its environ, to give assistance /support to members, to join hand with other interested bodies to bring about quick and steady development in both economic and social lives of members both within the state and abroad. To build human capital through training and education and to provide assistance /support to members in cases such as:sickness, accidents, distress, unemployment, intimidation, disability, birth and death.
Also recounted is the achievements attained so far that includes; Drafting of the Alumni Association Constitution,, registration of the Umuhu Okabia Secondary School Alumni Association, the Alumni Association, Supported some of our members where necessary, Lent helping hands to our sick members, funded the business of the wife of our departed member and many more.

Some members of the Alumni association interviewed which included Mrs Ifeyinwa Iheadinotu who is the leader of the women`s wing expressed her joy in the success of being able to hold the meeting and advice those who could not be present due to one reason or the other get all relevant information from members and endeavour to be part of the union in the next meeting that will tentatively be holding in their Alma mata.

Another member popularity known as Igbos was able to attend the meeting, coming all the way from Bayelsa state, said nothing could deter him not to have made it. He felt delighted and expressed the essence of being there for each other as we all need one another.

In the same vein, the president lamented over so many challenges being encountered in the state, particularly in the local government and the attendant effect on their Alma mata.
Foremost of this challenges is the complete destruction of their Alma mata and sought for interventions in rebuilding the school and restoration of peace and harmonious living from all asundry.

Furthermore, the interventions of the ministry of education and the state government have been sought especially help in the rebuilding of the school.

Another challenge noted was how to support members who are not doing well financially.

All students of 1995 set of Umuhu Okabia comprehensive secondary school, Orsu local government area in Imo state and other sets are enjoined to identify with the association.

The need for more solidarity to safeguard, protect and preserve their Alma mata was emphasized. All members who have been lending support in one way or another was acknowledged and other old boys and girls of the school are called upon to support the school financially and in rebuilding the school that has been completely raise down.

The president use the medium to advice all students and prospective students of the school not to give up their dreams as the gains of education cannot be over emphasized. He cautioned against dropping out of school.
He further requested that, all old students who have not associated with them should do so as everyone has a role to play in building and sustaining their Alma
mata.


Reporting; Kingsley

The first physical meeting of the Umuhu Okabia Secondary school Association in Orsu local government area of Imo state held on Sunday, the 3rd March, 2024.
In a welcome /Introductory address, the president of the Association Denis C. Iheadiri who was also the 1995 set senior prefect appreciated all the executives and members for their unwavering support both financially and more.
He appreciated God who have kept them this past 29 years.

The president stated the aims/objectives of the Alumni which includes:
Re-uniting and synergizing in order to pursue a common goal, promoting peace, love and mutual co-existence in Okabia and its environ, to give assistance /support to members, to join hand with other interested bodies to bring about quick and steady development in both economic and social lives of members both within the state and abroad. To build human capital through training and education and to provide assistance /support to members in cases such as:sickness, accidents, distress, unemployment, intimidation, disability, birth and death.
Also recounted is the achievements attained so far that includes; Drafting of the Alumni Association Constitution,, registration of the Umuhu Okabia Secondary School Alumni Association, the Alumni Association, Supported some of our members where necessary, Lent helping hands to our sick members, funded the business of the wife of our departed member and many more.

Some members of the Alumni association interviewed which included Mrs Ifeyinwa Iheadinotu who is the leader of the women`s wing expressed her joy in the success of being able to hold the meeting and advice those who could not be present due to one reason or the other get all relevant information from members and endeavour to be part of the union in the next meeting that will tentatively be holding in their Alma mata.

Another member popularity known as Igbos was able to attend the meeting, coming all the way from Bayelsa state, said nothing could deter him not to have made it. He felt delighted and expressed the essence of being there for each other as we all need one another.

In the same vein, the president lamented over so many challenges being encountered in the state, particularly in the local government and the attendant effect on their Alma mata.
Foremost of this challenges is the complete destruction of their Alma mata and sought for interventions in rebuilding the school and restoration of peace and harmonious living from all asundry.

Furthermore, the interventions of the ministry of education and the state government have been sought especially help in the rebuilding of the school.

Another challenge noted was how to support members who are not doing well financially.

All students of 1995 set of Umuhu Okabia comprehensive secondary school, Orsu local government area in Imo state and other sets are enjoined to identify with the association.

The need for more solidarity to safeguard, protect and preserve their Alma mata was emphasized. All members who have been lending support in one way or another was acknowledged and other old boys and girls of the school are called upon to support the school financially and in rebuilding the school that has been completely raise down.

The president use the medium to advice all students and prospective students of the school not to give up their dreams as the gains of education cannot be over emphasized. He cautioned against dropping out of school.
He further requested that, all old students who have not associated with them should do so as everyone has a role to play in building and sustaining their Alma
mata.


Reporting; Kingsley

*OSHODI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL ALUMNI CELEBRATE THEIR 4OTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY/COMMISSIONING OF LABORATORY AND LAUNCHING OF SCHOOL HALL*

The Oshodi senior secondary school old students in a two days programme celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the school.
This two day events which took place from Friday 13th October and Saturday 14th October, 2023 was described as the best of it kind and the first to ever be celebrated in the school.
The occasion provided the avenue to reunite with friends and colleagues after haven left school for many decades.
There were lots of activities to grace the events amongst which was: The commissioning of the state of the art Home economics laboratory by the Lagos state commissioner for Basic education and the launching of a proposed school hall.
There was a seminar on "The pain and Gain of cyber enabled modern slavery" by Evelyn Usman, the news editor with vanguard newspaper, while Dr. Aliu Yusuf spoke on "Healthy study habit as a tool for Academic achievement.
There was a novelty football match.
The chairman of the anniversary planning Committee, Engineer Jide Faranti said it was real an awesome time to meet with each other after such a long time. He said plans are underway that this meeting together will continue so that they can provide more for their Alma Mater and also to each other up. He said some awards were given to some of their worthy pioneer principal and teachers.
Other items presented to the school by the old students included a photocopy machine and 3 laptops.
Some of the old students who spoke with the press said, there has been tremendous developments in the school and they will endeavour to give back to their Alma mater in any way they can.
The chairman planning Committee use the opportunity to appreciate all the National executives and the Anniversary planning Committee.

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Princess Loveline

BE MORE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, AN EDITOR (MR KINGSLEY) URGES THE I.T STAFF REPORTER DURING AN EDITORIAL LECTURE AND INTERACTIVE SESSION

Mr. Kingsley, one of the editors of Voice Out Nigeria News (VONN) an online and print media house had an editorial lecture and interaction session with the I.T Staff Reporters from Global Wealth University, Togo on Thursday the 18th of May, 2023.

He started his teaching with who an editor is and the roles and responsibilities of an editor. He made mention that an editor arranges, organizes, rearranges, condenses and shortens a news or story without striking out the important issues in the news.

"An editor must have the ability to make decision on his/her own concerning the piece (news) given to him. He/she must posses the managerial skills and have the ability to correct errors in a news"

He also told the I.T Staff reporter that a reporter is the one who is responsible for the delivering of updates and analyses current happenings with the main goal/aim of keeping the public aware of such happenings.

"A reporter creates news or stories through different channels or avenues which are: television, radio, newspapers, magazine and many more"

He also told them about the different kind of reporters which are the investigative, crime, education, health, sport, entertainment, political, fashion and religious reporter. He buttressed more on the investigative reporter; he told them that he/she must ensure that he/she gets a full information about a news or story and such reporter unveils conceived news or events.

He urged the I.T Staff to be on their toes and work effectively and effeciently as they pay more attention to their environment. It's the environment that is their news source and he advised them to touch all the areas of reporting as an upcoming reporter and later in the future get to choose a single kind as an area of specialization because each kind is volumerous.

He trashed out the fact that not all news are news because they are bad during the cause of his teachings. Bad events doesn't define a news. Simply because it trend more and teaches the people to be on a look out doesn't make it a news.

"News shouldn't be bad before it's been called a news."

He taught them on how to write a news or story and concluded the teaching with what a breaking news is all about.

"A breaking news is an event or a news that just happened. A news which is yet to be concluded"

He also gave the I.T Staff Reporter the opportunity to air out their challenges after ending the editorial lecture.

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Ojuolape Funmilayo

WE SAVE LIFE BEFORE ANY OTHER THING "OUR OATH"
DR BASSEY NWABOR OF ELSHADDAI HOSPITAL

The Medical Director of El Shaddai Hospital situated at KM 4, LASU Isheri Road, Iyana School Bus Stop, Iba, Lagos, Dr. Bassey Nwabor by name urged the government especially the incoming president, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the medical practicing condition of our nation, Nigeria in order to help the doctors and nurses work efficiently and effectively. He made mention of some areas the government should see into like the increment of doctors salary, the environmental factors like water, electricity should improve and most especially they should decrease the tax levied on doctors.

In order to reduce the rate of Nigerian doctors leaving the country and Nigerians travelling abroad to get treated, he urged the government to also provide a good health care infrastructure.

Dr. Bassey went further in advising the private doctors to also remember that their job is a humanitarian job. They should rise in all their might and strength to help the government in the health care system.

He urged them to reduce the bills and attend to the people (patients) with so much care.

“Let’s not chase them away with our bills”

He also advised them to remember that life should always come first.

“Let us remember our oath. We save life before anything. We cannot recover life but money can always be recovered.”

He also talked about the important roles played by the auxiliary and registered nurses in the health system.

“They are both important in the system because the auxiliary nurse cannot do it all while the registered nurse cannot also do it all. Whereas, to maintain the registered nurse can be so expensive, so we use the trained/auxiliary nurse to complement each other in order to improve the system”

Dr. Bassey encouraged the great Nigerians especially the masses to know their health status and register in a registered hospital irrespective of the economic status of the nation because health is wealth.

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Ojuolape Funmilayo

SPELLING BEE COMPETITION ORGANISED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSERY AND PRIMARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS IN NIGERIA (ANPEIN).

The 3rd edition of the spelling bee competition organized by the Association of Nursery & Primary Education instructors in Nigeria(ANPEIN) was held 31st March, 2023, at Mimije Nursery and Primary School, 14 Mufutau Olorunfemi Street, Omolade b/s, Igando, Lagos.

The competition was for those in basic three(3), ages from 7-8years.

More than twenty (20) schools registered for this year's competition

The pupils were tested on their mastery of diction and vocabulary. They were asked to spell broad range of words.
It was brainstorming seeing these kids do justice to accurately spell words considered to be higher than their level

The pupils showed how grounded and endowed with both common and advanced words.

At the end of the competition, there emerge winners as 1st, 2nd and 3rd. #50k was given as 1st prize, #35k was given as 2nd prize while #25k was given as 3rd prize.
The next edition will be for the Nursery category which will be held in October.

In addition teacher Fowowe S S National President of Association of Nursery and Primary school Instructors In Nigeria (AMPEIN). said no doubt the outing was an eye opening PEDAGOGICAL exercise ! The learners today had their social skills improved .Like he said in his opening speech , the exercise is not a do or die affair but a form of exposure to the learners.Though , winners emerged but above all , the participating schools enjoyed themselves .
On behalf of the National Executive Officers and the Spelling Bee Committee , he said he appreciate everyone that made it and those for one reason or the other ,who could not make it , there is always another opportunity.
The next Edition is taking place in October ,during the first term in the new academic session .But this time around , it is for the NURSERY CATEGORY. We believe in CATCH THEM YOUNG . Let's all encourage the young learners at that level to participate.
The flier will be out next week for schools to get prepared on time . as he give his speech.

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PRINCESS AGBONIFO

DO NOT PUT THE ABIANS TO SHAME COMRADE ICHE ADVISED THE NEWLY ELECTED GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, DR. ALEX OTTI

The President of Ambassadors For Peace And Enlightenment Foundation (AMPEF), Comrade Prince Saviour Iche congratulated Abia state's Governor elect, Dr. Alex Otti for his victory at the concluded gubernatorial election at Abia state.

He lamented badly about the bad governance in Abia state and made mention of leaders who will promise youth empowerment and forget about all they have promised they will do in their manifestoes during their campaign which other states are not exempted.

"It is so bad that a youth who is graduate empowered himself with a skill because of unemployment. For example a barbing skill, and at the end uses his little profit on fuel because of the instability of power supply"

Comrade went on with the press and advises Dr. Alex Otti to follow the footstep of an Icon, Mr. Peter Obi by cutting off wastage once he resumes the office on the 29th of May, 2023. He knows he will resume the office with so much debt to pay but he shouldn't give room for laxity at all but apply his skill and knowledge as a Nigerian economist, banker and investor.

"Do not put the Abians to shame because they have solely trusted you by voting you massively"

He advises him not to take the privilege for granted because the Abians have massively voted him due to the fact that they needed a good governance and a better Abia state. He also advised him to aim beyond other leaders who saw building of road as an achievement and build a better Abia r. Alex Otti, I advice to set up an investigating body that will be able to analyse every penny spent by the outgoing Governor, Dr. Okozie Ikpeazu.

He concluded by calling the attention of the EFCC to make sure they follow up all outgoing leaders in the 36 states who has in one way or the other squander the money of the state.

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Funmilayo Ojuolape

I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN ONE MILLION VOTE IF JPTS STUDENTS HAD VOTED ME
Professor Christopher Imumolen

Christopher Imumolen, founder of Joint Professional Training Support International (JPTS) who ran for the presidential seat under the Accord party has finally spoken after the presidential election that was held of Saturday, 25th February, 2023. He has been on tour with the SUG of JPTS ever since the completion of the election and haven't said anything about the election.

In the 18th Convocation & Matriculation Ceremony held on Saturday, 25th March, 2023 at JPTS Oshodi Campus: DBI Agege Motor Road, Cappa Bus stop, Oshodi, Lagos. Proffesor Christopher Imumolen said after the convocating student took their Alumni oath: " I would have gotten one million vote if JPTS students voted me"

He made mention of the fact that students in JPTS didn't vote him after estimating the total number of JPTS students in Nigeria who are under scholarship. He said that they should have elected him base on social influence and what they have gained from him. He went further to tell the students who didn't vote for him to raise their hands up and majority did.

He said: "Well, you all had your choice and I am not against that". He then laughed over it and said asking them to raise their hands were just jokes.

He also said that he not winning the election isn't a failure at all but part of experience. He admonished the students to keep trying and never give up.

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Ojuolape Funmilayo Ayomide

NSUKKA PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (NPA) MET WITH THE PRESS OVER THE ALARMING RATE OF VIOLENCE AND WIDESPREAD OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES.

The Nsukka, Professional Association (NPA), a non partisan and a very important stakeholder in Enugu State met with the Media in Lagos State where they call the attention to some developments in Enugu State that if left unattended to might plunge the state into a needless orgy of violence and lawlessness in the build up to the Gubernatorial and the state Assembly elections.
Some of these disturbing developments are:

The Unresolved high profile alleged assassination like the brutal assassination of the Labour party candidate for Enugu East senatorial district in the days preceding the February 25th, 2923 elections by individuals who are yet to be apprehended.The IGP is implored to dispatch special team of detectives to Enugu state with a mandate to seek out and apprehend all those directly and indirectly involved with this heinous crime irrespective of who they are or their connection..
The NPA have announced the donation of one million naira to the family if the assassinated politician.

There is credible reports of plans by desperate politicians in Enugu state to compromised key officials of INEC, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Army and other security agencies in Enugu state with a view to frustrate the conduct of a free , fair and credible elections

There are credible reports about plans by one political party to disrupt elections in part of Enugu state which are considered as the strongholds of other political parties, notably is the Isi Uzo local government area and the six local government areas that make up Enugu North Senatorial zone and consequently disenfranchise voters in these areas..

There are also reports that some politicians have plans to import armed thugs and cultists into Enugu North senatorial zone,who will disguised in police uniforms and Army Uniforms so as to terrorize and cause mayhem.

There is also reports of plans to hack the BVAS and IREV by professional hackers contracted by one of the political parties.

The expediency to raising this disturbing alarm from the information mentioned above cannot be downplayed and therefore call the attention of the President, Mohammed Buhari, The IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, the Chief of Staff, Gen.Lucky Irabor, the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, the international community and good Nigerians in ensuring that these dangers are averted and the good people of Enugu state enjoy real democracy.

In the light of the aforementioned, we considered it as a matter of urgency to call on the security agencies and INEC to pay special attention to Enugu state and ensure quick action is taken with a view to ascertaining the authenticity of the information and if true, to arrest and prosecute all those that are involved.
Call is also made to INEC to strengthen its election administrative machinery in Enugu state ahead of the March, 18th Governorship/State Assembly elections as well as the bye-election for the senatorial seat of Enugu East.

The association further appeal to parents and guardians in Enugu state to restrain their wards from allowing them to be used by politicians for thuggery and violent conducts before and during the election.
The good people of Enugu state were also appealed to come out en-mass to vote for the candidate of their choice and should trust the security agencies and Federal Government of the promised security.
Appeals was also made to the politicians and supporters to place the interest of the people of Enugu state Paramount and approach the elections as a contest among the same family of Enugu state and recognize that there will always be winners and losers. The loser will always have a chance to contest again after four(4) years and perhaps might win thereafter.

The media/press are expected to be present at Enugu North senatorial zone to cover the forthcoming election and affirm that the NPA has promise to provide all necessary support for them to be on ground.


Kingsley Efionayi

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.5/32 Date: 7th March, 2023

The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: USE OF DOGS, OTHER PETS AT POLLING UNITS CRIMINAL, CONDEMNABLE-NPF

The Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary to educate and caution Nigerians on the use of pets, especially, dogs, at the polling units on election day, as such act runs contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, as amended.

The provision of Section 126 (1) of the Electoral Act. 2022, explains clearly those actions exhibited by electorates that constitute electoral breaches and are punishable under the law, and paragraph (f) mentions possession of weapons calculated to intimidate voters and electoral officers. Dogs could be classed as offensive weapons as their owners/handlers can use them to intimidate, harass and cause assault and bodily harm to others. The Dogs Act, CAP 55 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1958 as domesticated in various States, and other Criminal Laws in Nigeria are trite.

The conceived ideas and plans by certain individuals, electorates, and groups of people to go to the polls accompanied by pets are unacceptable, stand discouraged, and remain an act of electoral infraction as it will cause harassment and intimidation.

The Nigeria Police Force, therefore, warns those who intend to display their pets, dogs specifically, for whatever purpose, at the polling units, to desist as such constitutes a violation of the electoral Act, 2022, as amended, and other extant laws.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

7th March, 2023

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SPEAK UP NIGERIA (USA) CALLED FOR CANCELLATION OF 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION!!

The convener for speak up Nigeria (USA), Ambassador Steve Nwose has called on the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) to cancel the 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria.

The rationale for the call for cancellation is against the backdrop of gross irregularities in the election, the unpalatable outcome of what was witnessed and seen on social media and the trending incidents.

It is on record that INEC promised to conduct a free and fair election, then transmit the election result electronically,
INEC also said that in a situation where the number of discarded votes will have impact to the outcome of the result that such election will be cancelled.

The election was not free nor fair.
There was mass rigging.
The election was characterized with ballot snatching and violence.
Voters were beaten and not allowed to votes by thugs of the opposition.
There were no electoral materials and people were not allowed to vote in some areas.

Inspire of all these irregularities, INEC went ahead to release/announce such results that wasn't free nor fair neither the choice of the people.

INEC was unable to meet with their promise to Nigerians. INEC could not release the result electronically and promptly thereby giving room for the election's result to be tinted/altered.

The convener further said is a shame for those who voted for the candidate of the APC and PDP knowing fully well that they are not worthy candidate just because they were given few dollars or Naira. That these politicians children are abroad receiving the best medical care and education yet their future and those of their children are being sold for another four(4) years if not eight ( years.

Shame also goes to the Professors and Vice chancellors who partook in corrupting the electoral process. That as intellectual they should have known better.

They convener condemned Wike the Governor of River states for his sinister act,that him and his cohorts will reap what they have sown .

Furthermore, the Convener called on the president, Mohammadu Buhari who promised to conduct a free and Fair election to cancel the election because it was not free nor fair and consequently should give due consideration in the light of the irregularities and called for a re-run in the next couple of weeks


Kingsley Efionayi

Mr Akin Saka and Mr Kayode the victims of demolished building, called for quick intervention of Lagos State governor, his Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
to investigate the activities of
One Mr.Adeboye of the Lagos state building control agency (LASBCA) who led the demolition squad with other official of the agency and some Nigerian policemen.

The demolished property belongs to one Mr. Akin Saka and Mr.Kayode who both bought properties as neighbours in 2021 and built on the said property and have consequently lived in the property spanning 18years and 22years respectively. During these years they have lived in the property, they have enjoyed peaceful possession of their property without any disturbances or form of harassment nor has anyone laying claims to the property until February, 2021 when they were served with a 7 days quit notice to vacate the property by the Lagos state building control agency.
Aghast and with curiosity to know the rationale for the quit notice and intended demolition, both Mr. Akin and Mr Kayode decided to go to the ministry of physical planning and environment, Alausa to get some answers but was told a lawyer representing the owner of the property petitioned the agency for trespass.
A meeting was fixed for both parties aimed at peaceful resolution. The meeting held on April,2021 and was presided by one Mr Ajibade of the Lagos state building control agency.
There was no amicable resolution by both parties as the the petitioner who claimed to be the Owner of the property insisted on demolition while the respondent Mr.Akin and Mr.Kayode insisted they go to court for redress.
Unfortunately, on the 8th of November, 2022, the property was demolished by the Lagos state building control agency (LASBCA) led by one Mr.Adeboye with other officers and policemen without any court order.
The lawyer representing the petitioner (Alleged owner) was approached but denied knowing anything about the demolition even the team leader Mr Adeboye who led the demolition also denied having knowledge of the demolition when called to confirm his action.
The Lagos state ministry of physical planning and environment and the Lagos state Attorney General but there was was called to no response.
Our appeal is therefore made to the Lagos state Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwo Olu to use his good office to investigate and grant justice to the victims whose property have been unlawfully demolished and no caution/reprimand for those using the power of government to oppress and dehumanized citizens.

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Princess Agbonifo

RELIGION.....

PRAYERS AND SUPPORT GROUP LED BY MRS MARY ABAYOMI FATILE VISITED PROPHETESS ESTHER AJAYI FOR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT FOR THE ARMED FORCES AND OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES ESPECIALLY DURING THIS FORTH COMING ELECTION....

The Convener For Prayer and Support for The Armed forces and other security agencies... Mrs.Mary Abayomi Fatile with her media colleagues paid a courtesy visit to The Spiritual mother (Iya-adura) Esther Ajayi, who is also founder of Love of Christ Generation Church at the headquarter church in Victoria Island this day the 19th February.

The service started at 9:00am and ended past 1:00pm.
The spiritual mother started by correcting some misconceptions held against the white garment churches and enjoin the first timers to the church to feel free and participate in all they do .
She said her own kind of white garment church is unique and that they worship and serve God in liberty as Christ has redeemed us.
She underpinned the belief of the white garment church with Biblical proofs such as:
Why they wear white garment

Why they often go barefoot.

The use of candles.

Why they often clap hands.

Use of musical instrument and more.

She admonished the members that wherever and whenever their faith is questioned or as it relate to how they worship/belief, they should always be ready to provide answers from the Bible.
Prayers and support was solicited for the Armed forces and other security personnel by the Convener.
In a brief interview held with the spiritual mother, she emphasized the need to pray always for the Armed forces and security personnel especially in the forth coming election. She said the security personnel are always out to ensure our safety/security that most times they are absent from the families for a pretty long time.Praying for them is the least we owe them.
She encouraged the members to go en mass and cast their vote with their PVC on election day.She showed us her own PVC and she she is already prepared to vote.

The convener for Prayer and Support for the Armed forces and other security agencies, Mrs Mary Abayomi Futile further announced a road walk /rally in support for the Armed forces and other security agencies, which will take place on Wednesday, the 22nd February



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Ambassador Steve Bombs; Speaks on The One Year Anniversary of Endsars, Says The Nigerian Youths Were Murdered by The Nigerian Security Agents


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The convener of the international group Speak Up Nigeria, Amb.Steve Nwose has said on his facebook page that it has been totally bad in Nigeria since the ugly EndSARS event.

According to him, the Nigerian government has not said or done anything about the killing and the demands of the youths, rather they prepared themselves to stop them from holding peaceful anniversary processions in remembrance of the heroes of the endsars.


Ambassador Steve said he visited Nigeria few weeks back and witnessed the activities of the Nigeria police and found that nothing has changed, describing the situation as shameful.

Steve however urged the security agents to allow the youths have their peaceful anniversary in memory of the lost heroes of the endsars.


He also called on the police to stop brutality and also give way for peaceful protests in the country.
"They should note that the citizens have their rights to exercise their grievances via peaceful protest.

He condemn the harassment of a practicing journalist, and asked, if the journalist are not on ground who will tell us the true situation of the happening? he said in other world the medias are highly respected.


The convener urge the security personals to add professional skills on duty to avoid more problem.

"Any country where citizens cannot talk or react to leadership cannot boast of running on the wheels of democracy", Steve ended.



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DR . BABSON , BONE SPECIALIST, WINS VONNEWS AWARD

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Dr. Babatunde Omogbemi popularly known as Babson; was born into the family of Mr. & Mrs. Omogbemi in Ese - Ode Local Government of Ondo State. He had both his primary, secondary and higher education in Ondo state, but now based in Lagos State. Babson is married and blessed with kids. A specialist in bone fracture treatment, Massaging Therapy, Stroke and all other kinds of related bone problems. He has won the Africa Media Award and remains a multiple awards winner.
This son of Ese - Ode LGA of Ondo state now practising in lagos , has treated thousands of patients from all over the world , including Italy, London and Canada , from contacts he got through footballers who came from abroad for bone treatment .
He says bone treatment was a talent he developed from childhood before he fully went into operation in 1999.Though he inherited it , he has been going for training with the traditional medicine Board.
Before then he was a furniture maker. His first bone treatment started with an okada accident where there was a major frature . And since 1999 ,he had moved from one place to another until he now settled at Ajakaye street Mechanic, Bus Stop Afromedia, Ojo Badagry Exp. way Lagos( His Head office )
He fears no competition because he has a special way of handling his cases and has made God a Director in his business, as he takes no credit for his successes, but gives the glory to God. "if you put your mind on something you will definitely acheieve it especially if you do it with love , honesty and above all faithfulness", Babson says.
With plenty staff working in his hospital round the clock, he is also an employer of labour, and he wants government to assist with roads, electricity and economy, so that we can do better to make things work.
In comparing orthodox and traditional medicines,he said they complement one another and advised people with broken bones to obey their doctors during and after treatment so that the bones can grow again.
Urging the Youth to be determined and have focus while putting God first in what ever they have chosen to be in life, he said they will make it no matter what.


Princess Agbonifo

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Nelly Josephine , Ego of Mitv, Others, Shine At Treasure Base Award


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Amiable broadcaster , Mitv presenter and founder of Ekwe Ndigbo , Ego Ngoka, Nelly Josephine Uche, Proprietress of Poshland Schools, Ejigbo, Lagos, were among those who received the meritorious service award of Treasure Base Entertainment on independence day.


Ego while addressing journalists who included Voiceout Nigeria News, VONN correspondent at the event, said that what the treasurebase media is doing in terms of talents discovery and promotion is quite commendable.

She also hailed the organisers for following her deeds and choosing her for the honour.

She also promised to do more for humanity through journalism despite the unfriendly terrain that Nigeria is.
Ego also tasked govt.to reduce the suffering in the land.

Similarly, Nelly Josephine lauded the organisers for deeming her qualified for this honour after seeing her little contributions to society through her endeavours.
She therefore dedicated the award to her late father who she said died three weeks ago , stressing that her father was instrumental to her success.


Treasure Base Entertainment has been championing the cause of talents haunt and youths empowerment in Alimosho for years , and have also inspired great
philanthropists who have powered such feats through philanthropy, to do more, to make the world better.



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ASSOCIATION OF NURSERY AND PRIMARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS IN NIGERIA ( ANPEIN) JOINS THE REST OF THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE ALL TEACHERS AND OTHER GATEKEEPERS IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN .


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*Preamble*
He who opens a school and employs right teachers closes the doors to prison !
No doubt ,in the last one year ,our understanding of teaching and learning and the conditions under which a professional teacher teaches has significantly changed .Teachers now work *under the new normal scheme* , they now wear many hats before they can significantly influence the learners .
New methods ,strategies , dress codes , disposition to teaching and the teaching profession have evolved and occur at a break neck speed ..Most teaching is now being done online using different ICT tools and devices.It is only the willing that can catch up ! Many things have changed ,all products in the market , rents ,bills and other ultility have ridiculously increased and yet ONLY TEACHERS'S SALARIES HAVE NOT INCREASED BECAUSE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS HAVE NOT FULLY RECOVERED FROM THE PAINS OF COVID 19! WHAT CAN WE DO TO SALVAGE THIS SITUATION ?
It is glaring without any iota of exaggeration, that education with capital E has become a tall order as most teachers have resigned to look for a greener pasture leaving the innocent and our future leaders in disarray. The pandemic of corona virus has forced many practitioners including school owners to opt out of teaching and running of school because of the suffering they experienced during the lock down ..Many teachers were not paid for nine months leaving them and their families in serious agony .The agony that led some to abandon the teaching profession till date .
And without teachers in right quality and quantity , our educational system may not recover easily from the agony created by the lock down .
It is more glaring too that, there is a crisis in the world educational system and it can only be confronted by qualified teachers *and where are they now?*
Perhaps ,that is why this year's theme of world teachers' day is tagged *TEACHERS AT THE HEART OF EDUCATION RECOVERY*..The theme is apt because of the fact that ,the world is dealing with a major crisis which can only be ameliorated by the teachers and
*understanding Teachineering processes* as one of the surest ways to survive the post Covid era is what every teacher needs . Teachers ,ever than before , need to be re profiled and be equipped with coping mechanism that make them RECOVER ALL THAT MUST HAVE BEEN LOST IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER CONNECTED ISSUES.. As the current classrooms contain the future Presidents, Governors , Ministers ,PROVOST's, Vice -chancellors etc , the knowledge of yesterday is no longer enough to teach today's children .
Knowing fully well that ,nurturing these future leaders especially during the post COVID ERA requires special knowledge and *such knowledge should be looked for even if it in China*
Our association seizes the euphoria of this celebration to appeal to Government , School owners , and other Gatekeepers to double up their efforts and interest in teachers by making their welfare a top priority in their decision .
Once again , I join other well wishers to celebrate teachers in whatever name ,they are called on the occasion of World Teachers Day .
As long as you still remain in the chalk and talk business, you deserve my honour .


Fowowe Simeon Sunday
National President (ANPEIN)

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NOT A MASQUERADE BUT ENEMIES ATTACKED ALADO'S RESIDENCE- Spokesman


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In view of the recent attack on the residence of a prominent community leader, Chief Alh.Taoreed Faronbi(Alado), by suspected hoodlums allegedly financed by one Amoo, his spokesman has cleared the air.


According to the spokesman, eternal enemies of Alado hid behind the Ajeran masquerade of Isheri Oshun to unleash attack on Alado's domain, using dangerous weapons, due to an old feud.


Some of those who allegedly masterminded the attack include, Mojeed Amoo, Batini Alabi, an OPC member, Saidi Omo Baba Olomi, Sakiru Emergency, the son of Emergency, etc.


Findings have proved that Emergency is notorious for dangerous crimes such as robbery and banditry, a reason why Alh.Taoreed resorted to the law by reporting the matter to the Area 'M' police command, sequel to which arrests were made and matter charged to court, even as further investigations are ongoing, with the declaration of the sponsor and Emergency,wanted.



Voiceout Nigeria News , VONN, made efforts to reach some stakeholders in Isheri Oshun to no avail before filing this report.



Princess Agbonifo

FEARFUL: UNIBEN PROTESTERS TO BE SHOT ON VC'S ORDER.

*Information getting to the student community is that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami has ordered the military to shoot at sight any student found within the hostel premises... Is this the work of the Vice Chancellor? Is the Vice Chancellor supposed to kill the students that are left under her care.. maybe she has forgotten that without the students there is no Uniben....*


*Therefore we cry to as many that can hear our voice... If one Uniben blood should touch the floor, the school management will not like what they will see.... The VC's office will be set ablaze...*

*The fighting Dean. The only dean of students that fights his Students and picks up stone to throw his student will be killed...*

*We call on all media houses, cooperate organizations and the federal government at large. Look into this case of tyrant leaders....*



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Breaking!!! Protest Rocks University Of Benin

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A Group of Activists have ordered for the immediate resignation of Prof. Lilian Imuetinyan Salami, the present Vice Chancellor of The Great University of Benin, following the order of shoot at site of any student found in the school premises. And also throw caution to the present govt... On the attitude of disregard to lives of citizens in Nigeria.

According to the group, the aggrieved students of the institution laments that the school authorities have imposed #20,000 fees on the any students who failed to pay school fees 2 weeks after resumption as late dues for failure to pay on time, not minding the current situation of the country economy when many finds it hard to survive.

On a final note, the group is begging the federal government to consider the quality of leadership before nominating for an appointment most especially in such sensitive offices as the Vice Chancellor position. And also call Prof.Lilian to order that no students blood should be shed by any means, their maximum protection should be paramount in this peaceful protest where they need to exercise their rights.

Adijdat Salami Reporting.

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AOCOED'S SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION SETS THE TREND, HOLDS FIRST ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP

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Following the directive of the Provost, Prof. B.B Lafiaji Okeneye of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos state( AOCOED), that the various Schools of the College should hold roundtable workshops for quality delivery or capacity building, the School of Early Childhood and Primary Education, has held her workshop yesterday.


The round table parley which took place inside the college in Oto/ Ijanikin area of Oto/Awori LCDA, attracted the presence of the honourable commissioner of Education, Lagos state, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo who was treated to a great reception which was dotted by excellent stage performances by pupils of the school, who recited poems and delivered other speeches to show how much they have been cared for and tutored.


Speaking at the august and historical event, the Acting Dean, Dr. Elizabeth Aboluwani, appreciated the honorable commissioner for gracing the occasion and hailed the provost for the charge that sparked the first- of - its- kind educational and capacity enhancing roundtable rendezvous.


She used the medium to task the ministry of education to enforce standard by ensuring the abolishment of substandard practices mostly perpetrated by private schools.


She noted that getting a child's education right from the scratch is essential, likening the proper grooming of a child early enough to achieving a solid structure from the foundation.


Dr.Aboluwani also charged parents to be wary of schools and processes that unnecessarily jump start and leapfrog children's education or academics, describing them as bad and not thorough, condemning parents who spend to encourage such unhealthy trends.


Dr.Ganiyu Olaogun, Chief Lecturer of the school learnt his voice to the discourse by calling on the stakeholders to frown at the process of making pupils jump from primary 5 to the early secondary school stages, noting that evading certain crucial stages means denying the pupils certain vital knowledge and training necessary to moulding a total child.

According to Dr Ganiyu he said the Nigerian children should also enjoy the right of education as introduced by UN as a law that is must by most country including Nigeria.
And kudos to Lagos State government that put more efforts on that child right act.


By Princess Agbonifo

AS Roma Appoints John Obuh as Technical Director

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AS Roma of Italy has appointed former Golden Eaglet Head Coach, John Obuh as the technical director of their youth team based in Abuja.


The Academy's Country Manager, Robin Adakosa disclosed this yesterday in a press statement viz the club website stating that Obuh is the right man for the job.

Adakosa is confidence Obuh's wealth of experience will be a boost for Roma as they continue to nurture young talents.

“It was easy for us to select Mr. Obuh among others considered for the job because we believe he possesses the quality to drive the vision of our Academy ", he said.

The country manager also added that “ the kids and other staff will have a lot to learn from him because we believe he
has seen it all as far as football is concerned, not only in Nigeria but globally”.

Adakosa strongly believe that this new step is a bold statement to making sure that AS Roma Academy Abuja, becomes a source of talented youngsters for Golden Eaglet of Nigeria and Flying Eagles.

Obuh 61, is the former U-17 and 20 head coach who led the Golden Eaglet in the 2009 FIFA World Cup to finish as runner up. He has coached several clubs in Nigerian League the likes of Kwara United, Sharks FC, Niger Tornadoes, Enugu Rangers and most recently Akwa United.

In 2019, he was out of contract with Akwa United Football club. It's a big win for his career following his appoint with Roma.

Alfred Micheal Reporting

Messi, Ronaldo Sets to Meet Again

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may likely meet again in a pre season match scheduled to hold August 8,2021 at Camp Nou.


Serie A runner up, Juventus knocked out Barcelona in the Uefa Champions League round 16 with the first leg that ended in favour of Barça 2-1 in Turin. The Bianconeri overturned Catalan giant at Camp Nou 3-0 it ended 4-2 on aggregate.

Both team however, had their worst season but picked up silver wears from domestic trophy in their capital.


It has always been a rivalry amongst football fans who refused to kill the heated argument and debate on who is better off. Now that Messi recently won the Copa America having defeated Brazil 1-0 on July 12, 2021. He has now won for himself and Argentina an International trophy to silent many critics.



Messi and Ronaldo had met in 35 appearances both club and country wise of which Barcelona skipper had won 16 while Juventus talisman won 10 having drawn 9 times.



Ronaldo 36, resumed training on Monday and the club chairman, Pavel Nedved is confident he will remain with the club. The Argentine captain, Messi is currently out of contract with the Catalan giant and is a free agent. The club is certain their captain will remain with them in the 2021/2022 season.



Unarguably, since the past one decade the duo had made football fans excited. We love to see both players in the next 3 years doing what they do best.

Micheal Alfred Reporting.

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FEAR GRIPS RESIDENTS OF IKOTUN OVER THE CONTINUOUS FIGHTS BETWEEN IKOTUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND IKOTUN COMMUNITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL,ASSUME FURTHER CALAMITY IF...

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By Tajudeen Bello

At about 3pm, Thursday the 8th of July 2021, people around Ikotun area placed a distress call to VONN editor as they expressed fear over the fights between Ikotun High School students and Technical College students which has led to the incident involving break down of law and order.

VONN correspondent learnt that, a teacher and scores of students were injured during the fight and has been medically attended to. A teacher who had remained anonymous told the reporter that, they are also scared and if drastic measures aren't taken the fights will continue and might lead to fatalities. He mentioned that the first measure taken by the school is making the final year students of the school come along with their guardian to sign an undertaken to this effect never to cause the breach of public peace or create menace in the school environment.

During a conversation with the teacher, the reporter was able to find out that the result of these constant fights and disruption of public peace is usually because of girlfriend issues between students from both schools. This fights are threatening to those who moves about their daily activities, those who sells and lives around that area, as the students makes use of stones and other dangerous weapons when any of this fights occurs thereby making people scamper for safety.

A seller who owns a shop around that vicinity told our correspondent that parents has a vital role to play in the upbringing of their children not to become a menace to the society while another called on His Excellency Babajide Sanwolu, the Governor of Lagos state to step into the matter and help find a lasting solution to this or this may cause more mayhem if nothing is done.

The residents also expressed their pains as they referred to the Ikotun police division who's a block away from the location where all this happens and never shows up until the fight is over.

Kingsley, nabbed by Men Of The Nigerian Police For Enticing female job applicants in Lagos For fake Job Offers.

 Police arrest man for luring ,raping women with fake  vacancy  


 The harsh economic situation in the country is sadly being exploited by devious persons to add pain and sorrow to women with fake job offers. 

The police in Lagos have arrested one Kingley Onuorah with nude picture  found in the phone.

Kingsley was arrested after a 23 year old job seeker went missing for five days and her family raised the alarm. 

Following his arrest, police sources said  other women nude pictures as well were recovered from the suspect's phone. 

A rights advocate under the auspices of Advocate For Children and Vulnerable Persons Network ACVPN  who broke the news of the arrest said " This was how Kingsley broke down and he admitted the survivor was in his custody of which  the survivor was found inside Kingsley Onuorah's a part. He is a manager with Itel one of the mobile phone dealer at Alaba International market. Branch manufacturer.

Kingsley is an alleged Sociapath who specialises in luring desperate vulnerable women and young girls. He advertised vacant positions and applicants are asked to submit CV which happens in his  apartment .He  takes advantage of the girls. He tells them to  cook indomie for him . Takes their nudes, rape them. He  abducted them for five days.  He's presently with the SCID PANTI. Kingsley relative are offering the survivors guardian 150,000 to withdraw the matter of which the NO none sense  OC Gender Anti-Human Trafficking Unit SCID PANTI also put her feet on the ground that justice must prevail ". 

Efforts to get the reaction of the Lagos state police spokesperson CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi was not successful. As he did not respond to the enquiry

Age falsification: Civil society, AOCOED Registrar trade words over allegation.

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The Independent Civil Society of Nigeria has allegedly accused the Registrar, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Oto, Ijanikin, Mr. Shehu Muhideen of age falsification.


In a petition signed by Mr. Kayode Yusuf, addressed to AOCOED Provost, Prof.  Bidemi-Lafiaji Okuneye and it was also copied the Special Adviser on Education to the Governor as well as principal officers of the college.

The group wondered why Muhideen was not suspended while investigations into allegations against him were ongoing as stipulated by Public Service Rules.  The civil society alleged that registrar used the opportunity of remaining in office to tamper with this record.

It also expected the state government to have directed the registrar to vacate his office to allow for thorough investigations, noting ‘’It is on record that his predecessor, Mr. Olunuyiwa Coker was asked to vacate office to allow for thorough investigation.”

They alleged that the registrar tampered with his personal file at the personal office, through a Deputy Registrar, stating “this is a crime punishable under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

According to the group, staff unions of AOCOED did not expose the wrong doings in the college because they were are not active as expected and compared to other institutions.”

In the petition, the group attached Muhideen application for the post of deputy registrar dated September 2004 in which he put his age at 38 years old.

The civil society attached a sworn affidavit by the registrar dated July 29th, 2004.  In the court document, he put his date of birth as August 23rd, 1968.

The group also attached AOCOED vacancy advert for the post of Registrar dated September 2016, which specified that applicant must be between 50 and 55 years of age as at October 2, 2016.

In another document, the civil society pointed out another different date of birthday of August 29, 1965, which was captured in AOCOED nominal roll dated March 2020.

The group said the Revised Conditions Service for Colleges of Education dated 2015, contained sanctions for act of misconduct against a staff and had expected the registrar to have been suspended from duty.

It states: “Whenever in the opinion of the provost, a prima facie case of misconduct has been made against an employee and it is necessary to investigate the matter further with a view to determining the guilt or the appropriate disciplinary action, the employee may be suspended pending the determination of the case.”

Registrar’s defense 

Reacting to the allegation, Muhideen told The Education Report that “I have never for one day falsified my age.  I applied for jobs in tertiary institutions in Lagos State and the date of birth I used is same, August 29th, 1965.

Muhideen disclosed that he has been a staff of AOCOED since 2004 and did not write application. He said he was the only applicant for the post of registrar in 2016 forcing the Governing Council to extend the date by two weeks.

“Between 2004 and 2016, nobody brought up the issue until 2020 when the staff unions alleged falsification of age, maladministration, embezzlement of funds.  Some years back, we were having interface and let a world about reducing my age because I had wanted to use to enrol into the National Guard and was encouraged by friends to do affidavit.”

The registrar revealed that when the unions came up with the issue, they asked them to produce evidence to back their claim but they couldn’t

His words “I never wrote any application


The application and affidavit attached to the civil society petition is fake.  I don’t know where they got the two documents.  Even the college panel also asked the unions to proof their allegation, they couldn’t.

“The funny thing is that nobody raised this allegations when I contested the post in 2014 with Mr.  Olumuyiwa Coker and I did so with the same date of birth, 1965.  They can check from all the places I applied for job since I graduated.”

Provost clears the air

AOCOED Provost, Prof. Lafiaji- Okuneye told The Education Report that the registrar was assaulted by the unions on March 19 two months after she assumed office; they drove him and bursar out of the campus and sealed their offices.

She said the registrar as secretary to council implemented the governing council decision to sack and sanction some union leaders. I took their case to the special adviser for pardon and one of the union leaders was reinstated.

After the assault, she said the SAE asked her to a head a panel to investigate the assault, “on the merit of the case, we found them guilty. They physical assaulted the registrar, even if the registrar falsified his age, they are not the one to handle the issue.”

“So the issue of falsification of age came up before the panel, I told them it was not part of our terms of reference but it can be part of other findings. We brought out his confidential files, we didn’t find any evidence.

“We asked the unions to bring any evidence and they said the evidence they have is that the registrar confirmed at the floor of council that he falsified his age and they recorded him without his knowledge.  The registrar said he wanted to enlist into National Guard and had to reduce his age and he didn’t even present this to the college.

“Let them bring the evidence against the registrar. The State House of Assembly also asked them to bring evidence.  We didn’t receive any petition on this issue from any civil society.”

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Security: Lagos CP Visits IGP-IRT Annex Office, Commends And Promises Support


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The commissioner of police, Lagos state command, CP.Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday, 29 June, visited the Lagos Annex Office of the Inspector General of Police' Intelligence Response Team on a familiarisation move, as part of strategies to enhance security in the state.


The commander, SP. Ugowe Igbinazaka Joel, received the CP and got commendations for sustaining the good legacies laid down by DCP. Abba Kyari.


Odumosu used the visit to promise strategic operational supports for the effectiveness of the IRT in order to help the outfi in
maintain form and existing integrity.


Commder IRT Lagos Annex SP .Ugowe however expressed deep appreciation to the Lagos police helms man for sparing time to visit
the IRT , and promised greater loyalty and gallantry in the discharge of his duties across board.


By Agbonifo Princess