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November 16, 2023 Delta State Government Considers Restricting Parental Visits During School Hours

Delta State Government Considers Restricting Parental Visits During School Hours

The Delta State Government has revealed a bill prohibiting parents from visiting their children's schools during school hours. Mrs. O.M. Olushola, Chief Inspector of Education for Ika South Local Government Area, shared this information during a special edition of the Wednesday Parents and Teachers Association meeting at Alihame Mixed Secondary School.

The meeting was convened in response to the tragic incident where a teacher at the school, Sunday Ofah, was allegedly killed by a parent a few weeks ago. The suspected assailant, currently in police custody, reportedly attacked the teacher over disciplinary actions taken against his son.

Olushola emphasized that the bill in question is currently before the Delta State House of Assembly and is intended to address the safety concerns of both teachers and students during school hours. She stressed the need for parents to adhere to a code of conduct, directing any concerns or reports against teachers to be channeled through the school's principal.

The government is actively involved in supporting the family of the late teacher, Sunday Ofah, who lost his life in the line of duty. Olushola urged parents to contribute to assisting the family during this interim period.

Isaac Arimokwu, Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, affirmed that teachers are well-trained to care for students and called on parents to trust them in performing their duties. He emphasized that educational measures are designed to improve, not harm, children.

During the PTA meeting, Mr. Cletus Ujedibie, the school's principal, acknowledged the lessons learned from recent events. He encouraged teachers not to be demoralized but to continue educating the students. Expressing condolences for the unfortunate death of one of their colleagues, he prayed for such incidents never to recur.

The meeting concluded with a significant agreement, as all school parents pledged not to physically altercate with teachers. Any parent found violating this agreement will face arrest, along with their child, and be handed over to the police or other law enforcement agencies for prosecution.

November 7, 2023 Police Investigate Another Student’s Death In UNIPORT Apartment

Police Investigate Another Student’s Death In UNIPORT Apartment

The Rivers State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the tragic death of another female student at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).

The student, identified as Adaeze, was a 200-level undergraduate studying Accounting. The cause of her death remains uncertain at the time of this report. Her lifeless body was discovered in her off-campus residence in Aluu, a community near the university.

This unfortunate incident occurred just two weeks after the decomposing body of another UNIPORT student, Justina Otuene, was found in the residence of her ex-lover, Damian Okoligwe, who has since been arrested. Okoligwe, a 400-level student of Petrochemical Engineering, was implicated in Otuene's death.

According to Prof. Chima Wokocha, the Dean of Student Affairs at UNIPORT, Adaeze's body was brought to a health facility in the school by some of her neighbours. The police, along with the university management, have visited the scene of the incident, and the deceased student's parents have been informed of the tragic event.

The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and stated that the investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding Adaeze's untimely death. The initial report suggests that she was found with foam around her nose and mouth, and a bottle of a substance, possibly a sniper, was discovered nearby.

November 6, 2023 Lagos Cancels 50% Discount On BRT Fare

Lagos Cancels 50% Discount On BRT Fare

The State Government has cancelled the 50% transport fare reduction on all Public Transport Systems that was implemented in response to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive in a bid to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Lagosians.

The Governor had on July 31 announced the fare reduction, noting that it would affect all state-owned buses by 50% and commercial yellow buses by 25%.

In a public notice, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced a reversion to the old rates of public transport.

The statement informed commuters that starting today, Monday, November 6, 2023, transport fares will return to the pre-2nd August 2023 rate.

It also advised Lagos residents to take note of the change and get prepared to pay regular transport fare rates before the reduction was announced in July and took effect in August.

November 6, 2023 FG Shuts Adekunle End Of Third Mainland Bridge

FG Shuts Adekunle End Of Third Mainland Bridge

The report says that the Third Mainland Bridge will be shut for five weeks for repairs as of Monday, November 6, and the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, has been discussing the closure.

READ ALSO: Federal Government To Shut Sections Of Third Mainland Bridge For 5 Weeks Starting November 6

Kesha, while addressing journalists on the bridge, notified the motoring public that the repair works were scheduled to commence with the ramps connecting Oworonshoki to Adekunle and Lagos Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.

She stated that consequently, the two ramps will be closed to traffic and reeled out alternative routes for motorists.

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