Fire razed a school in Guyana on Monday. The fire killed at least 19 people, mostly girls. Guyana is a country in South America. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deadly fire at a school dormitory in Guyana appears to have been started by a student who was angry her phone had been confiscated, according … Read more
While it is true that the proverbial 20 children cannot play together for 20 years, nothing stops them from reuniting decades after parting ways. That was the case of the 1994/95 Alumni of Army Children High School, Epe, who recently reunited and shared a good time together. Besides reuniting with themselves, the alumni also saw … Read more
A student in an Epe junior secondary school was recently sent home because her bag featured a sticker in support of Peter Obi. The school principal claimed the student was campaigning for Obi in school. The Lagos government has subsequently summoned the principal to explain the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. Her parents alleged that Chrisland Schools, her school, was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government consequently ordered a coroner’s inquest into the 12-year-old’s death and the report has been released. Eko Hot … Read more
A Chrisland Schools’ student slumped and died at the venue of the school’s inter-house sports event last Thursday. Her parents suggested that the school was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government has temporarily shut down the Ikeja branch of the school where the deceased attended. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Lagos waterways agency is not taking any chances with the safety of schoolchildren. The agency recently started training children attending riverine schools in the Epe Division on safety. The training is a week-long exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is making efforts to catch them young and reduce … Read more
Children’s growth should include all aspects of enhancing their psycho-motor domain of learning and emotions, rather than just focusing on cognitive regions. It is crucial to take advantage of this summer break to expose your kids to various skills that will make them valuable to themselves and the community if you’re a parent who wants … Read more
Ortom has directed the reconstruction of the primary school destroyed by Herdsmen in Benue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, to reconstruct a primary school at Tse-Tseen, Saghev burnt down during herdsmen attacks on the community. Several primary schools have either … Read more
The Lagos secondary school principal confirmed students’ sex romps in a hotel. There had been reports of some male students of the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, taking their female classmates to hotels. The school principal blamed parents for not allowing the school to ensure adequate discipline. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Principal of … Read more
The Lagos State government is set to begin a survey of out-of-school children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that education is accessible to every child irrespective of socioeconomic class or circumstances as part of efforts to ensure a better and secure future for the children. EDITOR’S PICKS FG … Read more
Multiple students in a primary school in the Australian city of Sydney have been injured after a classroom science experiment went wrong. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two students were rushed via ambulance to a hospital with serious burns. Nine others are believed to have suffered superficial burns. EDITOR’S PICKS COVID-19: China Announces … Read more
The LASUSTECH International Staff School has cleared the air on a student’s death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Staff School of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reacted to the death of one of its students, Abdurahman Dauda. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of … Read more
Zamfara government has announced the reopening of 45 schools. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State government led by Governor Bello Matawalle has announced the reopening of forty-five schools in the state. This online media understands that no fewer than seventy-five schools were shut down in Zamfara following incessant attacks by bandit terrorists … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday hinted it is likely to call off its strike that has kept students at home for seven months. To this end, anticipation has continued to build up for the imminent suspension of the strike. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs … Read more
Lagos Govt Confirms Resumption Date For Primary, Secondary Schools EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government of Lagos State has directed all secondary and primary schools in the state to reopen on Monday, September 5, 2022. This online media platform understands that the directive was contained in a statement handed down today … Read more
Enugu Govt Has Ordered The Closure Of Illegal Schools EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has ordered the shutdown of all unlicensed and substandard private and primary schools operating in Enugu State. The directive is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze. … Read more
LAWMA academy has concluded summer school for pupils EKO HOT BLOG reports that LAWMA Academy, the academic arm of the Authority, has concluded the Y2022 four-week summer school for over 100 pupils from different schools in Lagos State. The participants were trained on effective waste management and good environmental practices at the Authority’s headquarters … Read more
Students Of a Senior College In Lekki have drowned at Elegushi beach in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that four students of Kuramo Senior College Lekki reportedly drowned on Tuesday at Elegushi beach, Lagos EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies … Read more
LASG have met stakeholders on reconstruction of Eleko road EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has met with stakeholders in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area on the reconstruction of Eleko Road. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more
WAEC has released 2022 WASSCE results EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have released the results of May/June 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The school examination was taken by 1, 607, 985 school candidates in 20,221 schools nationwide and in three countries EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays … Read more