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 LASG SEEKS RESIDENTS' BUY-IN TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY … As Commissioner, officials Embarked On Sanitation Advocacy At Selected Locations The Lagos State government on Tuesday sought the buy-in of residents in the quest to achieve environmental sustainability as officials embarked on one-on-one sanitation advocacy in selected locations. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who led state officials to inspect many locations and Oyingbo market with its extension, gave the traders who displayed wares on the median and walkways of the newly constructed drainage channels 48 hours to move away. Wahab, who used the occasion to interact with the traders, appealed to them to see the reason why they should move into stalls instead of displaying their wares on the median and roadside thereby exposing themselves to dangers. He said illegal trading activities have virtually blocked the newly constructed drainage system, noting that the con...

 EAC and SADC mull deployment of joint force to DRC Eastern and Southern African countries are looking into the possibility of deploying troops to secure areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo now under M23 rebel control, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The EAC and SADC regional blocs have previously called for a ceasefire in the war in the mineral-rich region, which DR Congo's prime minister said this week had killed around 7,000 people since January. The document seen by Reuters detailed recommendations to defence chiefs after a meeting of technical experts in Tanzania on February 23. The defence chiefs are expected to prepare a report that will be discussed this coming weekend. 'A proposal' The document says the blocs are considering seeking a mandate, along with unspecified forces from the African Union, to secure M23-controlled areas in North and South Kivu provinces, and that the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO could also be asked to beef up...

 PRESS RELEASE DEATH OF A NIGERIAN FOOTBALLER IN UGANDA : FG DEMANDS FULL INVESTIGATION ABUJA, FEB. 25, 2025:  Disturbed by the reported death of a Nigerian footballer in Uganda, Abubakar Lawal, under highly unclear circumstances, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said the Acting Nigerian high Commissioner  in Uganda , Ambassador Shama Shanga has demanded full autopsy and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.  In a statement, Dabiri-Erewa stated that "this is pathetic and appears suspicious. We demand a thorough investigation. No cover up at all . This is so sad!  " The Nigerian government will ensure and demand a thorough and transparent investigation. May his soul Rest in Peace and God give the family the fortitude to bear this loss.", she said. Already, the   "Kajjansi Police Division say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death o...

I am different because my old version is too weak – Toyin Abraham speaks on her new identity of change Nollywood filmmaker and actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has spoken up about her weaknesses and identity change Toyin Abraham took to her Instagram page to share a stunning photo of herself looking beautiful in a black outfit. Few Hours ago, The box office actress was trolled for rocking the outfit alongside Iyabo Ojo to a birthday event over the weekend. Netizens claimed she looked uncomfortable in the outfit. In what seemed to be a response, Toyin Abraham stated that she changed herself because her old version was too weak.  In what appeared to be a twist, the actress mocked her trolls, claiming that her new version was weaker. “Yes, I’m changed because my old version is too weak but guess what even this new version of me sef weak bajebaje.”

 Giyani Man Released on Bail After Brutal Zebra Killing; Second Suspect Still at Large A man accused of hacking a zebra to death in Giyani has been released on R1,000 bail following his first court appearance. The shocking incident, captured on video, shows two individuals using an axe to repeatedly strike the helpless animal’s head while it was trapped in a wire fence. The footage has sparked outrage among animal rights organizations and the public. The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is actively pursuing the arrest of a second suspect, who is believed to be residing in another province. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to bring all those responsible to justice.

 Nigeria's GDP increases by 3.84% in Q4 2024 - NBS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the fourth quarter of 2024, showing a 3.84% year-on-year growth in real terms. This growth rate surpasses the 3.46% recorded in the same quarter of 2023 and the third quarter of 2024, with the service sector having a major influence growth of 5.37% and contributed 57.38% to the aggregate GDP. This was disclosed via a post on the NBS X handle on Tuesday, February 25. The post reads: "Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.84% (year-on-year) in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2024. This growth rate is higher than the 3.46% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the third quarter of 2024 growth rate (approximately 3.46%). "The performance of the GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024 was driven mainly by the Services sector, which recorded a growth of 5.37% and contributed 57.38% to the aggregate GDP."

 16 Years Old Boy Stabbed his Grandmother to Death and ran away with ₦4 million Naira and Gold Jewelry .  The people of Pako Police Station, Amukoko Roundabout under Ajeromi Ifelodun local Government area, Lagos has been mourning a Business women and grandma who was stabbed by her grandson to death and ran a way with 4Million Naira and Gold Jewelry. According to sources, the boy was leaving with his grandmother who mostly travels to Cotonou,Benin Republic to buy goods and sell in Nigeria. On Friday the 21st of February 2025,the grandmother was set to travel to Cotonou the next day (Saturday), when her grandson noticed she was in possession of N4 million naira . He decide to stab his grandma to death on Friday night and escaped with the money and Gold Jewelry. Nobody notice the death of the grandma on till Sunday 23rd of February 2025 which is 3days after when one of the family members payed the grandma a visit.It was now clear to the relative that the grandmother was dead beca...

 British citizen Campbell Scott who went missing on February 17 in Nairobi, has been found dead in Makongo forest with his body stuffed in a green sack. His body was identified at Makueni County Referral Hospital morgue with signs of torture, including gouged eyes and bound hands. Campbell Scott was attending a conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi for the data analytics company FICO and was last seen by colleagues on 16 February. Two suspects, a waiter and a watchman, have been detained. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: In a tragic turn of events, the body of 58-year-old British businessman Campbell Scott was discovered in Makueni County, approximately 110 kilometers southeast of Nairobi.  Scott, a senior director at data analytics company FICO, had been missing since February 17, 2025. His decomposing body was found in a green sack near Makongo View Point, with his hands and legs tightly bound, suggesting he was murdered elsewhere and dumped at the scene.  Scott ar...

 Egypt Rejects Plans for Palestinian Displacement Egypt has firmly opposed proposals to displace Palestinians, emphasizing its commitment to preserving the Palestinian cause and safeguarding regional security. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency reiterated its stance against any forced relocation efforts. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism from the Arab world over a controversial plan to permanently displace over two million Palestinians from Gaza, place the territory under U.S. control, and transform it into an international tourist destination. Egypt is set to host an emergency Arab League summit on March 4 to discuss strategies for countering Trump’s proposal, as well as calls for Egypt and Jordan to resettle displaced Palestinians. Both nations have rejected the plan, citing concerns over national security. Last Friday, Arab leaders, including representatives from Gulf states, Egypt, and Jordan, convened in Riyadh to address the s...

 FCCPC Summons MultiChoice The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to elucidate its proposed subscription price increment, slated to come into effect on March 1, 2025. This directive was communicated in a statement endorsed by the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, and disseminated to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Ijagwu expounded that, in the exercise of its authority as stipulated in Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC has mandated the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria to appear for an investigative hearing at the Commission's headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He emphasized that this course of action was prompted by MultiChoice's formal notification of the impending price adjustment, which has raised apprehensions regarding recurrent unilateral price escalations, potential abuse of market dominance, and alleged anti-competitive behaviors in the pay-TV sector. The ...

 Kaduna Is Dirtier Than Ever – PDP Youth Leader, Muhammed Kadade Questions Alleged Decline In Kaduna’s Cleanliness The National Youth Leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Muhammad Kadade Suleiman, has raised concerns over the alleged decline in cleanliness across Kaduna State, questioning the management of the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority. In a Facebook post, Suleiman compared the current state of the environment to Agbogbloshie, a well-known waste-ridden area in Ghana, and called for improved sanitation efforts. "Please, who is heading the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority? The state is so dirty now. Kaduna State, which used to be very clean, can now be seen as dirty as Agbogbloshie. Very unfortunate!" he said.

  Seven foreign nationals (Chinese) arrested for human trafficking and child labour appeared in court today for sentencing  The accused—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian were found guilty on 158 out of 160 charges, including human trafficking, contravention of the Immigration Act, kidnapping, debt bondage, and benefiting from the services of trafficking victims. They were acquitted on two unspecified charges. The case dates back to 12 November 2019 when a joint operation by the Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES), the South African Police Service (SAPS)/Hawks Unit, and the Department of Home Affairs led to the arrest of the accused at their company, Beautiful City Pty Ltd, located in Village Deep, Johannesburg.  The operation uncovered 91 Malawian nationals, including 37 children, working under deplorable conditions and confined within the factory premises, which speciali...

 GOV. SANWO-OLU AS CHIEF HOST AT LAGOS STATE LOTTERIES AND GAMING AUTHORITY (LSLGA) 2ND AFRICA GAMING EXPO AT EKO HOTELS AND SUITES, V.I ON TUESDAY, 25TH OF FEBRUARY 2025  l-r: Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Bashir Are; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting an award of 'Gaming Influencer' to Togolese ex-international footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor during LSLGA 2nd Africa Gaming Expo (AGE Lagos 2025) themed, “Lagos at the Heart of Entertainment and Gaming: A Pathway to Economic Sustainability”, held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos, on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. l-r: Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Bashir Are; Togolese ex-international footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria's ex-international, Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha during LSLGA 2nd Africa Gaming Expo (AGE Lagos 2025) themed, ...

 Senator Natasha Faces Senate Disciplinary Panel Over Seat Reallocation Dispute Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to appear before the Senate’s disciplinary panel following her protest over the reassignment of her seat in the chamber. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that a motion had been passed referring the matter to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. The controversy arose after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was moved from the minority section to the last row without her consent, a change she strongly opposed. Her resistance to the reassignment was deemed a breach of Senate protocols. Previously, during a plenary session, she had spoken out against the decision from an unofficial position rather than her designated seat, prompting calls for order. Akpabio confirmed that the disciplinary committee would investigate the matter and report back to the Senate for fu...

 Today, a bill for a Law to amend the Landlord and Tenant Law of Enugu State has been read for the first time in the Enugu State House of Assembly. Among other things, the Law seeks to: 1) Ensure that anyone who wishes to be a land agent/manager must be certified 2) That there is a 10% ceiling for both Agency and Legal fees, the percentage can be negotiated lesser but never above 10% 3) That the tradition of caution fee be prohibited 4) That a defined duration for notices is stipulated 5) That a government ministry or agency is given the powers to make further regulations on Housing issues in Enugu State Among other things. Please read and make inputs. Rt. Hon. Chima Obieze Member ENHA, Rep Ezeagu Constituency More photos below. 

 Deaf Man Sues Ex-Lover Over N100,000 Savings and Broken Marriage Promise A hearing-impaired man, Kuma Haruna, has taken his former lover, Malma Bilkisu, to a Shari’a court in Kaduna State, seeking the return of his N100,000 savings, which he claims she refuses to repay. Haruna’s brother, Abubakar, testified in court that Haruna had been entrusting his money to Bilkisu for safekeeping. However, when he requested the funds, she claimed to have only N80,000, significantly less than the N175,000 he estimated. The dispute was initially brought before a Shari’a court in Rigasa, where Bilkisu presented N80,000, but Haruna refused to accept it. The judge proposed that both parties swear on the Quran, but they never returned to finalize the case. Now, the matter has been refiled in a different Shari’a court, which has adjourned proceedings until March 17, when Bilkisu’s lawyer is expected to present her defense. In addition to the financial dispute, Haruna is also seeking justice over Bilk...

 Lassa Fever Claims Life of 30-Year-Old Farmer in Cross River ...As Government Deploys Rapid Response Team to Affected LGAs The Cross River State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) following the death of a 30-year-old farmer from Unincha community. Announcing the development in a public statement on Monday, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, revealed that the deceased passed away on February 17 at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FUTHA), Ebonyi State. According to reports, the farmer sought medical attention at FUTHA on February 15 after experiencing symptoms for several days. “He was diagnosed with Lassa Fever on February 16, but despite medical intervention, he sadly succumbed to the disease the following day. "His remains were prepared at FUTHA and transported to Unincha community for a supervised burial carried out by the Obubra LGA Rapid Response Team. "In response to the outb...

 EFCC Arraigns 16 Additional Chinese for Alleged Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos   The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 arraigned additional 16 Chinese before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos for fraud.   They are: Hu Hui (a.k.a A Bin), Liao Ri Xing (a.k.a. Li Jun), Li Qiang (a.k.a. Yang Huan Huan), A Wen, Da Tou, Cheng Jian, Cong Bing, Fei Fan, Huxi Heng, Zheng Wei (a. k. a. A Hong), Huang Zhi, Zhang Lei, Sun Zhi Peng, Huang Jin Hui, Wù Hao, and Lu Qiang.    They are among the 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested by EFCC operatives on December 10, 2024, in Lagos, in a sting operation tagged "Eagle Flush Operation".   The suspects were arraigned on separate charges, bordering on cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, possession of documents containing false pretence, advance fee fraud and identity theft. ...

 UK to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, Reuters reported. Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which, since January, has captured swathes of eastern Congo including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, and valuable mineral deposits. Kigali denies backing the group but says its own troops are acting in self defence against hostile groups based in Congo. A statement from the British government said that until there was significant progress in ending hostilities and the withdrawal of all Rwanda Defence Forces from Congolese territory, Britain would take action. This would involve ending high-level attendance at events hosted by the government of Rwanda; limiting trade promotion activity with Rwanda; and pausing direct bilateral financial aid to the government of Rwanda,...

 A Magistrate Court has acquitted Nigerian singer Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, of any wrongdoing in the death of fellow artist Aloba Oladimeji lleriOluwa, also known as Mohbad. The court's decision was based on the legal advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) Lagos, which stated that Naira Marley had no case to answer. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje also freed music promoter Samson Balogun Eletu (Sam Larry), Owodunni Ibrahim (Primeboy), and Mohbad's former manager, Opere Babatunde, of any involvement in Mohbad's death. However, the DPP announced that it will prosecute Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who treated Mohbad, and Ayobami Sadiq, a friend of Mohbad's, for reckless and negligent acts under Section 251 (e) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The prosecution will take place at the Magistrate Court.

 Boundary Dispute: Abia Community Protests Akwa Ibom's Road Construction Residents of Azumini Ndoki in Abia State took to the streets on Monday to protest the Akwa Ibom State government's road construction project in their community, alleging that it's being carried out without a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states.¹ The protesters claimed that the project, which connects Ikot Esu-Otomo in Akwa-Ibom State to Uzonta road in Azumini Ndoki, is an attempt by the Akwa-Ibom State government to expand its territory and encroach on Abia State's land. Community leaders, including Ogbo Ubani and Azubuike Nwankwo, condemned Akwa-Ibom State's actions, citing the community's long-standing boundary dispute. The protesters also expressed concerns that the Akwa-Ibom State government is revoking properties in Abia State and paying compensation, which they believe is the responsibility of the Abia State government. They demanded an immediate halt to the proje...

 El-Rufai Claims Tinubu Withdraws Ministerial Nomination, Not National Assembly Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that President Bola Tinubu was responsible for rejecting his ministerial nomination, not the National Assembly as previously reported. In an interview on, El-Rufai explained that Tinubu had initially asked him to join his cabinet, but later changed his mind. El-Rufai stated that he had initially declined Tinubu's offer, citing his desire to take a break after serving as governor for eight years. However, after two months of negotiations, they agreed that he would be nominated as minister, subject to certain conditions.  El-Rufai claimed that Tinubu's change of heart was the reason for his rejection, not the National Assembly's decision, which was reportedly due to security concerns. The former governor questioned the security report used to reject his nomination, asking, "What was the security issue? I have been the governor for 8 years in ...

 Tax evasion: NLC, TUC, NECA tackle Akpabio over comments ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio, yesterday came under fire from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, NECA, over his comments that only 30 per cent of Nigerians pay tax but want more from the government. Akpabio, who made the statement while declaring open a two-day public hearing on the controversial tax reforms bills organised by the Senate in Abuja yesterday, also described tax reforms as the future of Nigeria which must be gotten right. But the NLC, TUC and NECA in swift reactions, said Nigerians evade taxes where the government remains unaccountable to the people. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, according to the chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa at the public hearing, asked the Senate to give him workable laws from the bills he sent to the Upper chamber on October 3, 2024. This is even as stakeholders in the polity,...

  Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has countered former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's assertion that former military President Ibrahim Babangida tormented Tinubu during the military era. Onanuga insisted that Babangida was, in fact, a significant influence on Tinubu's political journey. Osinbajo made the remark while reviewing Babangida's autobiography, A Journey in Service, at its public presentation in Abuja last week. He recalled Tinubu's resistance to the military's dissolution of the Senate following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Onanuga clarified that Tinubu's real challenges with the military began under General Sani Abacha when he and some lawmakers attempted to reconvene the Senate in Lagos. He also commended Babangida's recent admission that Chief MKO Abiola won the 1993 presidential election, although he noted that such acknowledgment came too late. According to Onanu...

 Imposter Unmasked: Fake Gynecologist Caught in Umuahia A shocking case of medical impersonation has come to light in Abia State, where a woman posed as a gynecologist and Chief Medical Director (CMD) at Echoes of God's Mercy & Grace Mission Specialist Hospital in Umuahia. Miriam Ugochi Emenike allegedly used forged credentials to secure employment at the hospital in 2023, despite concerns raised by staff over her qualifications. Her fraudulent activities were only exposed after multiple medical malpractice cases were reported under her care, including the administration of incorrect medications that led to a miscarriage and a patient's death. An investigation by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) revealed that Emenike's name was absent from the official registry of licensed medical practitioners, and that the folio number she used for employment belonged to another doctor. Emenike has been charged with forgery, impersonation, and obtaining employment unde...

 Nollywood Actress Ini Edo Mourns the Loss of Her Father Nigerian actress Ini Edo has announced the passing of her father, taking to Instagram to share her grief. In a heartfelt post on Monday evening, Ini Edo described her late father as her "greatest cheerleader" and "first love," stating that he will forever remain in her heart. The actress expressed her sadness, saying, "This post has been the hardest to make... I have lost my greatest cheerleader... My Beloved Father, My first Love..The Heavens have gained an Angel. You will forever remain in my heart. Rest on King." Fans and colleagues of Ini Edo quickly flooded the comment section with condolences and words of comfort, offering support to the grieving actress during this difficult time.

 Renowned Singer and Pianist Roberta Flack Passes Away at 88 The music world is mourning the loss of legendary Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, who passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. Flack's distinctive vocal and musical style captivated audiences in the 1970s with hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Her legacy extends beyond her iconic songs, as she broke boundaries and records throughout her illustrious career. According to her publicist, Flack "died peacefully surrounded by her family" and will be remembered as a "proud educator" and trailblazing performer. Flack had been battling ALS since 2022, although the exact cause of her death was not disclosed. Born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she began singing in churches and playing piano at a young age. She went on to graduate from Howa...

 UNILAG PIONEER MSC PROCUREMENT GRADUATES ARE CHANGE AGENTS-GOV. SANWO-OLU  The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has described the pioneer graduates of the MSc. Procurement Management Programme under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Centre of Excellence (SPESSCE) of the University of Lagos as not just pioneers, but change agents. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this in an address delivered on his behalf by his Special Adviser on Internal Audit, Dr. (Mrs.) Oyeyemi Aina, at the gala night organised by the pioneer graduates of the MSc. Procurement Management Programme under the Sustainable, Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (SPESSCE) of the University of Lagos, held at the Marriott Hotel, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos. Mr. Sanwo-Olu charged participants to use the knowledge acquired to drive innovation and contribute positively to the socio-economic transformation of Lagos State, Nigeria and the world in general. “I urge you to b...

 LASG COMMENCES ENFORCEMENT OF E-CALL UP SYSTEM ALONG LEKKI-EPE CORRIDOR … Urges Truckers To Comply The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of the E-Call Up System, introduced to streamline and regulate truck activities along the Lekki-Epe axis of the State. The technology-driven e-call-up system has been in the pipeline for over two years in anticipation of large vehicular traffic that will be generated by trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport, Lekki Free Zone, Dangote Refinery and other industries within the axis. With enforcement now in full effect, the State Government urges Truckers to comply with the system as several engagement meetings were held to educate stakeholders on the benefits of the e-call up and adequate time is given for all stakeholders to come on board. Similarly, the enforcement date was adjourned severally to encourage total integration and willful compliance. Having been given adequate room for full compliance, enforcement commenced on 24...

 Schools Must Seek Ministry’s Clarification Before Allowing Revenue Agents -- Prof. Chuma-Udeh By Obiageli Nwankwo The Commissioner for Education, Anambra State, Prof. Chuma Udeh, has reaffirmed that schools are sacrosanct and must verify with the Ministry of Education before responding to summons or allowing revenue collection agents access to their premises.   Speaking during a meeting with the Heads of the Private Schools Association in Onitsha South at the Ministry of Education’s Conference Hall, Udorji State Secretariat Complex, Awka, Prof. Chuma-Udeh emphasized the need for school proprietors to confirm any revenue collection activities with the Ministry. She warned that only agents with proper authorization letters from the Ministry should be entertained.   She further clarified that any initiatives approved by the Ministry, whether by individuals or organizations, are Pro Bono meaning no school or student should be charged for such visits. This aligns wi...