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Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the North Central have begun consultations to woo Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State from the Peoples Democratic Party. According to the zonal members, the move to win over people of like minds as the governor was necessary if the APC hoped to reclaim Plateau State. This was
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Tragedy struck Sironga Girls’ High School on Saturday when a form four student, Mitchelle Cheptoo, reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block. The 17-year-old student, who was preparing to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in October, jumped at around 5am while her
Kenyan secondary school student dies by suicide after jumping from second floor
Tragedy struck Sironga Girls’ High School on Saturday when a form four student, Mitchelle Cheptoo, reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block.
The 17-year-old student, who was preparing to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in October, jumped at around 5am while her peers were getting ready for the day.
School Principal Jane Nyanumba confirmed the incident, stating that Cheptoo was immediately rushed to Nyamira County Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
“She was okay and even slept well. We are shocked,” Nyanumba said, noting that Cheptoo had shown no signs of distress before the incident.
Nyamira South Deputy County Commissioner Florence Obunga added that Cheptoo had sustained head injuries and expressed sorrow over the devastating impact the incident has had on the school community.
“The girls are very devastated,” Obunga said, mentioning that despite the school having a strong counselling department, Cheptoo had not opened up to anyone about her struggles.
Local lawmaker, West Mugirango MP Steve M. Mogaka, expressed his shock and disbelief over Cheptoo’s death, urging authorities to investigate the cause and calling for mental health awareness measures in schools.
“Mental health has become a leading concern and I will draft a motion in Parliament to introduce counselling lessons in the curriculum,” Mogaka stated.
The cause of Cheptoo’s suicide remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. The incident has drawn attention to the importance of mental health support for students, particularly those under the pressure of national exams like the KCSE.
Kenyan secondary school student dies by suicide after jumping from second floor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to pay their taxes, saying the government at all levels needs to make money to provide social services to Nigerians. Wike made this call on Wednesday in Abuja at the first edition of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit organised by
Pay your taxes, govt needs to make money – Wike tells Nigerians
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to pay their taxes, saying the government at all levels needs to make money to provide social services to Nigerians.
Wike made this call on Wednesday in Abuja at the first edition of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit organised by the Abuja Investment Company Limited.
He said the theme of the event, ‘Optimising Investment Through Partnerships’, resonates with the Federal Government’s drive to deploy the power of collaboration to foster investment opportunities.
According to him, the notion that the government does not need money was incorrect.
While citing examples of the government’s partnership with the private sector that went sour, Wike said the government won’t continue to commit billions of naira and land to investors who can’t guarantee a return on investment.
“These are the kinds of things the government looks into and say how can I bring in the money and the land and at the end of the day, the government will not make a dime?
“When people say the government is not to make money, who told you that? If the government is not to make money, how do we have money to provide services? The government needs money.
“That’s why the government says pay your tax; it’s very important. And so, while we provide the enabling environment, we also believe that we have to encourage you (investors) so that you get what you are supposed to get and the government gets what it is supposed to get. That way, everybody will go home smiling,” he said.
Pay your taxes, govt needs to make money – Wike tells Nigerians
Sixteen state governments have a consolidated suit before the Supreme Court challenging the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ahead of the hearing of the suit October 22, WALE AKINSELURE writes on prayers of the case, the history of the EFCC and the overtime battles of the commission with the powers-that-be Just like
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Sixteen state governments have a consolidated suit before the Supreme Court challenging the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ahead of the hearing of the suit October 22, WALE AKINSELURE writes on prayers of the case, the history of the EFCC and the overtime battles of the commission with the powers-that-be Just like