The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, has closed Obada Grammar School in Idi-Emi, Obada, following the tragic death of Senior Secondary II student Monday Arijo, reportedly due to corporal punishment. The school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, has been suspended for previously permitting corporal punishment against state regulations, and the teacher involved in … Read more
The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite delay in the reopening of all schools in the state due to the recent increase in fuel prices. In a memo issued on Saturday, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, the government stated that the resumption date originally set for September … Read more
The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School, situated on Ifite Road in Awka, following allegations of bullying involving a seven-year-old student. This decision was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, who stated that the government acted after receiving a report that a classmate … Read more
The Zamfara State government has ordered the closure of all schools and suspended the JLC examination due to the nationwide protest against economic challenges starting on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in Zamfara State has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in anticipation of the nationwide protest against economic … Read more
8-Year-Old Anambra Pupil Beaten Into Coma by Teacher Passes Away. Anambra’s Commissioner for Education condemned the school’s illegal operation. The school has been temporarily closed, and both the teacher and the proprietor, Mrs. Promise Ilo, are under investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young pupil at Landmark International School, Mgbakwu, Anambra State, Henry Okonkwo, tragically … Read more
Teacher arrested for allegedly beating pupil into coma in Anambra. Anambra state government permanently shuts down Landmark School Mgbakwu. Commissioner for Education warns against illegal schools and child abuse, hands matter to police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. … Read more
Four-Year-Old Pupil Dies After Choking at School School Shuts Down for One Week to Mourn Calls for Respect, Dignity During Investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that in a heartbreaking incident, an Abuja school, Brickhall School, has been forced to temporarily shut its doors for a week following the tragic death of a four-year-old pupil, Miguel … Read more
“The reported closure of two private schools in Lekki did not follow a directive from the Government, as speculated in the media. The Lagos State Government has denied closing down any schools due to the COVID-19 outbreak as reported on Monday in some quarters that the state government had shut down two schools. The state’s … Read more