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Lagos school denies victimising former teacher
The Management of Liberty School Ikota yesterday reacted to a viral video concerning Ms. Folake Olaleye, a former staff of the school. In the video, Ms Olaleye, who was seen hawking on the streets, alleged that a Pastor took away her job, brought her own people in the school reportedly belonging to the former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
However, the school founded in 2012 by the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, denied the allegation, stressing that it implemented comprehensive competency tests for all teachers and retained only those who demonstrated the necessary proficiency.
Regrettably, Ms. Olaleye did not pass the competency test. It said: “The recent video raised concerns about the condition of Ms. Olaleye.
“We are deeply concerned about Ms. Olaleye’s situation and are actively reaching out to her to offer support within the school’s resources.
“Ms. Olaleye’s termination in 2020 was carried out with strict adherence to due process and was free from any personal motives or intentions to replace her with another staff.
‘We want to reaffirm that the school’s administration consists of dedicated volunteers who generously contribute their time, resources, and talents. These individuals consistently uphold principles of fairness and integrity while prioritising the well being of our students.
“As part of a revitalisation project in 2020, the management team, led by Pastor Ngozi Udochukwu as the Protem Head, played a vital role in enhancing the school’s quality and standards.
“The team implemented comprehensive competency tests for all teachers and retained only those who demonstrated the necessary proficiency,” the school explained, adding that Ms. Olaleye did not pass the competency test.
The school, the management said, remains deeply committed to maintaining high educational standards, even as it provides quality education free of charge to underprivileged communities.
According to them, this commitment to excellence ensures that its mission to serve the most vulnerable does not compromise the quality of education.In addressing Ms. Olaleye’s pension, the school said while the scheme has specific age and eligibility conditions for access, both the School and the Church are committed to providing compassionate financial assistance.
“We will ensure that Ms. Olaleye receives, at a minimum amount equivalent to what she would have been entitled to under the pension scheme had she met the eligibility requirements.
“Our goal is to resolve all matters in a respectful, dignified, and amiable manners.
“It is also important to state that Ms. Otaleye’s children attended the school and benefited from the school’s free services, including free education, (free books, and free school meals, until she chose to withdraw them voluntarily.
“We are committed to exploring ways to provide further educational opportunities for her children.
‘We also wish to address the mention of the former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), in this matter.
“He was a Pastor of the Olive Tree Parish and under his leadership in 2012 Liberty School Ikota was founded.
“Everyone knows that he ceased to be the pastor of the church nine years ago since 2015. The management of the school has remained in Olive Tree Parish from 2012 to date,” the management explained.
Metro
Gunmen kill one, abduct another same day Soludo announced amnesty for criminals
Gunmen operating in Anambra State on Tuesday night shot dead an unidentified man, abducting one more from his vehicle.
The two men were attacked in Ifitedunu community, Dunukofia Local Government Area, while travelling in a Nissan SUV with Lagos registration number; SMK 439 HJ.
This happened the same day that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo announced total war against criminals in the state while also giving amnesty to repentant criminals.
A viral video circulating on social media showed the body of the slain man in the car, while the driver who was travelling with him was abducted by the criminals.
Members of the Ifitedunu community vigilante who rushed to the scene said the incident happened around 8pm. A voice in the video said the men were chased from a neighbouring community to Ifitedunu by men driving an ash-coloured Lexus Jeep.
They said items in the car showed that the men were returning for Christmas while calling on anyone who knew the vehicle or the slain occupants to come for them.
As of the time of filling this report, the Anambra State Police Command was yet to react to the incident.
Metro
Man abandons lady on date after she chooses Davido over Wizkid, tells singer to foot her bills
A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after abandoning date with a lady because she picked Davido as her favorite artist over Wizkid.
The incident, which surfaced on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was shared through an anonymous post.
According to the man, during their first date, he decided to ask the lady a series of questions to get to know her better.
One of the questions was to choose her favorite artist between Davido and Wizkid.
The lady reportedly answered, “30BG or nothing,” signaling her support for Davido. Upset by her choice, the man walked out of the date, leaving her to handle the bills.
He sarcastically remarked that Davido should come and clear the bills.
In his words: “Would you imagine? I took this girl on a first date, so we were getting to know each other. I then asked her to choose between Wizkid or Davido. She said 30BG or nothing. I angrily left her there. Davido will come and clear the bills.”
The post quickly went viral, leaving many social media users shocked and amused.
The comment section was flooded with reactions as people shared their opinions on the man’s actions.
See some reactions below:
@PrettyMfon: “😂🤣😂. 30BG all the way!!! You should have laughed it off and let her know your preference. Next time, don’t walk away. You can ask her what she likes about Davido. Please call her and apologize. Thank you.”
@IrekefeT: “Please in whatever you do, don’t ever involve politics, sports, entertainment, religion and tribe into your marriage, relationship or daily life. Don’t get emotional about the above mentioned things for your own good.”
@phveektordrayne: “I’m happy for the babe. Imagine if she had chosen Wizkid, is this the rubbish she would have been dating and be saying she has a man? No offense to Wizkid FC but a man doing this just shows immaturity. Even if he was 30BG, this is so condescending of an adult.”
@lilyjoelily: “She even answered you and that’s both of you guys cup of tea because why would anyone ask me such question to start with. Mtchewwwwwwww.”
@IrekefeT: “This was how some people stop talking to their friends, parents and partners during 2023 election because of political differences, while the politicians they’re fighting for are friends and colleagues in real life..”
@Banksj44444: “I’m a wizkid fan but d guy na mumu,everyone has choices, just like me,I’m a Barca fan and my babe is a Liverpool fan.Everywhere good.”
Metro
Police arrest suspected ritualists for abducting woman in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested a suspected ritualist, identified as Monday Ogunniyi, for the abduction of one Regina Oladeyo in the Oja Odan area of the state.
The suspect, a resident of the Okegbala area in Oja Odan, was arrested following a complaint filed by one Oladeyo Idowu.
The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, told DAILY POST on Tuesday that, upon receiving the information, officers of the command swung into action and found the victim at the residence of the suspect.
According to the spokesperson, Ogunniyi, during interrogation, confessed to the abduction and alleged that he and the complainant were involved in rituals using human remains.
Odutola said: “On December 16, 2024, at about 4:30 pm, a man named Oladeyo Idowu from School 4 Area, Oja Odan, came to the police station to report a case of abduction involving Monday Ogunniyi, who resides in the Okegbala area of Oja Odan.
“During questioning, Monday Ogunniyi confessed to the abduction but also claimed that he and the complainant were involved in rituals using human remains.”
She noted that, following the revelation, a team of detectives visited the site, where they discovered a dried human skeleton draped in female clothing near a river in the Afige area of Oja Odan.
Odutola added that the suspect provided a confession implicating Oladeyo Idowu regarding the storage and dismemberment of the corpse.
She, however, noted that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran for further investigation and likely prosecution.
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