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Five Pupils Misbehaved In Dubai, Chrisland Breaks Silence On Sex Scandal
Chrisland School, Lagos, has broken its silence on the sex scandal that forced Lagos government to shut all its branches in the state.
In a viral video, a 10-year-old female pupil of the school was seen being involved in sexual act with some male pupils.
The incident, which sparked outrage on social media, was said to have occurred during a trip to Dubai for the World School Games that held between March 8 and March 14, 2022.
Daily Trust had earlier contacted the school over the incident, but a representative, who spoke said a statement would be issued.
In the statement, which Akin Fadeyi, a member of the School’s Advisory Board issued on behalf of the management, the school confirmed that a total of 76 students were taken to Dubai.
Of the 76 children who represented Chrisland, Fadeyi disclosed that 71 “ensured an untainted adherence to the standards, abiding with laid down regulations and code of conduct”.
“Within these 71, we kept our girls on the 11th floor and Boys on the 4th floor to draw clear lines that respect moral boundaries.”
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“While we understand the emotions this has generated, we assure the public that our first approach as an institution was to assume parental roles by offering support to those involved and ensuring that nothing affected their senses of esteem. However, after a comprehensive evaluation of the situation, we cannot help but express how scandalised and distressed we feel as mothers, fathers and instructors with a relationship that holds a direct bearing on the development of those involved.
“We were, however, compelled to engage with the parents of the remaining students who unfortunately got themselves involved in misconduct, and in accordance with our code of conduct processes, which are well known to the parents, we meted out measured reprimands to them to instill a sense of discipline and as deterrence to others. This was also to caution our students on the need to remain on the path of resisting wrong influences.
“The disciplinary action was in order not to undermine our cohesive culture as a community of future leaders and committed instructors, but to be assertive in handing down the sort of discipline that seeks to correct and reform our children, when they stray from the path of rectitude.
“While we hasten to affirm that as an institution that is managing children from diverse backgrounds, we cannot lay claim to, or embark on any sense of self-righteousness in our approach, but we learn and evolve within the frames of best practices every single day. We recognise that there will always be space for improvement, we are therefore irrevocably committed to re-evaluating our processes to reinforce child protection protocols, even as we shall leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the senses of esteem of the children involved are uncompromisingly preserved.”
Fadeyi also denied that a pregnancy test was conducted on the minor involved in the act as claimed by the mother, explaining that it was a COVID post travel test.
DAILY TRUST
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Military to court-martial two officers over Kaduna airstrike
Military to court-martial two officers over Kaduna airstrike
The Defence Headquarters says two of its officers are to face a court martial over a recent airstrike that claimed the lives of 70 civilians in Kaduna State.
Director, Defence Media Operation, Major General Edward Buba, announced this in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the board of inquiry into the Tudun Biri airstrike incident in Kaduna State had concluded its investigations.
General Buba said the military conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident and would apply a disciplinary action against those culpable.
He said, “Accordingly, the affected personnel are to face a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident.
“I’m however constrained to speak much about the incident as it would be adjudged as prejudicial being a case before court martial.
“However, it must be made clear that the incident was a mistake as the victims of the strike were mistaken for terrorists.”
Bubba said the military would take extra precautions in the future to avert such mistake.
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BREAKING: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest agree to settle out of court
BREAKING: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest agree to settle out of court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly called Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle the naira abuse charge slammed against the socialite out of court.
The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, April 17, granted Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail with two sureties in like sum.
The court on Thursday fixed June 5 for a report of settlement in the case
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He was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira, spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
The socialite was alleged to have sprayed the naira on February 13, 2024 at Eko Hotel.
Cubana Chief Priest was said to have also committed the offences while dancing during a social event.
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Security forces, vigilantes arrest kidnapper terrorising communities in Kogi
Security forces, vigilantes arrest kidnapper terrorising communities in Kogi
Security forces have arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner terrorising communities in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The suspect, Abubakar Ali Damina,43, was arrested on Monday at Ofodo village close to Igabada during a joint operation conducted by security forces and vigilante operatives led by Mohammed Ajitata.
Abubakar, who hails from Bida in Niger State, was found in possession of a single-barrel dane gun, along with various suspicious items including charms, a gun firing cap, and local bullets.
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Preliminary investigations revealed his connection to an unidentified Hausa man from Shanawa, Lokoja LGA, from whom he allegedly purchased the gun.
Abubakar confessed to his involvement in criminal activities and disclosed his migration history from Niger State to various locations before settling in Igabada, Igalamela/Odolu LGA, in 2021.
The Igamela-Odolu Local Government Departmental Security Officer, Mohammed Aminu, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, said the suspect is currently detained at the Kogi State Vigilante Service facility for further investigation.
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