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Sex Scandal: She Was Not Raped, Chrisland Schools Reacts

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The management of Chrisland Schools has finally reacted to the sex tape scandal involving its students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This was contained in a statement by a member of the Chrisland advisory board, Akin Fadeyi.

In a viral video, a 10-year-old female pupil of the school was seen being involved in sexual acts with some male pupils. This development forced the Lagos state government to shut down the school.

The school said no rape or pregnancy test was carried out on any of the pupils as widely claimed.

Fadeyi said 76 students had been enlisted for the Dubai trip, while 71 of that figure had abided by its code of conduct.

Fadeyi said efforts are in place to provide psychosocial support for all the students who embarked on the trip.

The statement read in part, “We are proud to reassure our stakeholders that no rape of anyone or the administration of a pregnancy test on any child took place on our watch.

“For emphasis, only a COVID post-travel test was conducted on the returning delegation of our students, in compliance with COVID-19 travel protocols, at the Life Centre Medical Services on March 21, 2022, at School Hall, Opebi.

“This was through the nose swab test as consistent with COVID-19 health protocols. We trust that this can be verified at the source provided.

“To insinuate that a pregnancy test was carried out on a student, for whatever reason, therefore, is a highly unfortunate conjecture.

“We took a critical view of the number of students who partook in this recent trip and who did the school proud in our quest to expand the horizons of our students holistically through global exposure.

“[This] takes into account a wholesome development of the mind, body, and spirit through sporting engagements.

“Of the 76 children who represented Chrisland, 71 ensured an untainted adherence to our standards, abiding with laid down regulations and code of conduct, while doing us very proud in the process.

“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.

“We were, however, compelled to engage with the parents of the remaining students who unfortunately got themselves involved in misconduct.

“By 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.

“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.

“We cannot help but express how scandalized and distressed we feel as mothers, fathers, and instructors with a relationship that holds a direct bearing on the development of those involved.

“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 are 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 the esteem of the children involved are uncompromisingly preserved.

“We have activated child protection processes and shall be engaging the expertise of child psychologists to ensure we translate this incidence to benefit the children in our care.”

A woman had earlier claimed that her 10-year-old daughter was raped during a trip to Dubai which was organized by the Lagos school.

Pupils from the private school located in Victoria Garden City were in the UAE to participate in the World School Games between March 10 and 13, 2022.

But in the now-viral video, the pupil’s mother claimed that graphic footage of the incident has been distributed on social media platforms.

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JUST IN: Ebonyi Governor Suspends Health, Housing Commissioners

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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, and his counterpart in Housing and Urban Development, Francis Ori.

The suspensions occurred on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki, the state capital.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, on Tuesday morning, read, “Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health respectively.”

Reports suggest that the suspensions may be linked to the alleged theft of government property by officials in the Ministry of Health and the reported underperformance of the Housing and Urban Development commissioner, particularly regarding his poor management of the Amaeze Housing Scheme in the Ishielu Local Government Area.

It is also recalled that the governor visited the health ministry’s premises on Saturday night, where six officials were allegedly caught diverting government materials. He subsequently ordered their arrest and prosecution.

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BREAKING: Finally, Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Production

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After multiple delays, the Port Harcourt refinery has begun fuel production.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed this on Tuesday.

NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, stated that truck loading would begin today.

“Port Harcourt Refinery begins production. Truck loading starts today, Tuesday,” Soneye said.

 

More to come…

 

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Driving Excellence In Hospitality And Tourism: Minister Musawa Meets NIHOTOUR’s New DG [PHOTOS]

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The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., welcomed Dr. Abisoye Fagade, the newly appointed Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), to her office in Abuja. This meeting reflected the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with its parastatal to advance tourism development and drive growth in the creative economy.

During the visit, Dr. Fagade reaffirmed NIHOTOUR’s dedication to its mandate of building a skilled and globally competitive workforce in the hospitality and tourism sectors. He expressed his readiness to align NIHOTOUR’s programs with the Ministry’s strategic objectives to create opportunities for economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth.

The Honourable Minister acknowledged NIHOTOUR’s vital role in enhancing capacity building and professional development across the tourism and creative industries. She emphasized the importance of a unified approach to delivering on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes innovation, youth empowerment, and economic transformation.

This engagement signals the beginning of a strengthened partnership aimed at driving the growth, sustainability, and promotion of tourism, hospitality, and the creative economy. By working collaboratively, the Ministry and NIHOTOUR are poised to showcase Nigeria’s unique cultural heritage and position the nation as a leader in tourism and creative innovation.

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