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The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for deeper collaboration among security agencies operating in the state to advance the administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state. Ododo disclosed this during a meeting with Local Government Chairmen, members of the state’s vigilante service and professional hunters at the Government
The Oyo State Government in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Fund, Lagos Field Office, have urged residents of the state to recommit to the practice of proper handwashing methods. The Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Mr Babalola Afobaje stated this during the commemoration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day, held
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The Oyo State Government in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Fund, Lagos Field Office, have urged residents of the state to recommit to the practice of proper handwashing methods. The Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Mr Babalola Afobaje stated this during the commemoration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day, held
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Enugu State government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the bullying and physical torture of a student of Federal Government College, Enugu. DAILY POST reports that a video clip revealing the dehumanization of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu has been attracting condemnation from Nigerians. The now viral video emerged
Enugu govt begins legal action over physical abuse of FGC student [VIDEO]
Enugu State government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the bullying and physical torture of a student of Federal Government College, Enugu.
DAILY POST reports that a video clip revealing the dehumanization of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu has been attracting condemnation from Nigerians.
The now viral video emerged at the weekend showing a supposed junior student sprawling on the floor while some senior students repeatedly used their waist belt to flog him.
Reacting, the Enugu State Ministry of Education in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah vowed to ensure justice for the victim.
The commission said the ministry has commenced “investigation and legal actions regarding the deeply disturbing incident of bullying and physical abuse that recently occurred at the Federal Government College, Enugu.
“This ugly event has sparked righteous anger and widespread condemnation from Ndi Enugu and generated emotional distress across Enugu State especially because of the historic investment of the state government in education reform and in provision of safe and inclusive schools”.
According to him, the Enugu State government has “zero tolerance for bullying and abuse in our schools”, stressing that the safety and welfare of “our children is paramount”.
“The Enugu State government is resolved to prosecute culprits who engaged the criminal behavior of physical assault against children”, the statement added.
Enugu govt begins legal action over physical abuse of FGC student [VIDEO]
The ongoing Local Government election in Kogi State. has recorded a low turnout of voters in many polling units. Our correspondent, who visited some polling units in Lokoja observed that only a few voters came out to exercise their franchise. DAILY POST gathered that accreditation and voting has commenced as there was presence of security
Kogi Council polls record low turnout of voters
The ongoing Local Government election in Kogi State. has recorded a low turnout of voters in many polling units.
Our correspondent, who visited some polling units in Lokoja observed that only a few voters came out to exercise their franchise.
DAILY POST gathered that accreditation and voting has commenced as there was presence of security agencies at the polling units.
In a visit to some polling units in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, sensitive materials arrived early while in some areas, electorates are still waiting to exercise their franchise.
As of 11:50am, sensitive materials were yet to arrive at the Muslim community and Lokoja club polling units respectively.
But in ward A crowder unit, sensitive materials arrived at 8am as many were spotted casting their votes.
Some of the electorates who spoke to DAILY POST described the election as transparent and peaceful.
They commended the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, KOSIEC for providing a peaceful atmosphere for them to exercise their civic responsibilities.
A voter who identified himself as Sunday Shata said, “Am impressed with the conduct of this Local Government election.
” Although there is a low turnout of voters, the most important thing here is that it is peaceful and transparent. Our prayer is that whoever emerges the winner of this election should ensure that they develop the grassroots”.
DAILY POST also learnt that the election was also peaceful in the nine local government areas in Kogi East senatorial district.
