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Troika Multilingual School Under Probe Over Expelling Two Children
A parent, Muibat Owoeye, has accused the management of Troika Multilingual School in the Lekki area of Lagos State of expelling her two children from the school, as reported by The PUNCH.
She claimed that neither she nor the two children committed any offence before the school took the decision.
Owoeye, who shared her experience on X on Friday, stated that the incident occurred on Monday, January 12.
According to her, the children, aged two and six, were removed from the school with immediate effect despite having resumed classes earlier that day.
She further alleged that the school had decided, despite having paid her children’s school fees, to proceed with the investigation even though they were not accused of any misconduct.
She wrote, “On 12th January 2026, my two young children, aged 2 and 6, were abruptly excluded from their school, Troika Multilingual School, Igbo Efon, Lekki, Lagos, with immediate effect.
“There was no prior notice, no investigation, and no fair hearing. My children were not accused of any misconduct, and school fees for the term had already been fully paid. In fact, the children resumed school that morning. Later that afternoon, I received a message from the school informing me that they had been withdrawn with immediate effect.”
Owoeye, however, described the action as shocking and distressing. She also noted that it was difficult to explain to young children why they could no longer return to a place they associated with learning and safety.
The parent further claimed that the decision was connected to a dispute between her and the proprietor of the school.
“They did nothing wrong, yet they were affected by an issue involving me and the proprietor of the school, an issue for which the proprietor had earlier apologised. Education should never be used as leverage, and children should never be made to bear the consequences of disputes that have nothing to do with them,” she added.
Owoeye further claimed that the decision was connected to a dispute between her and the proprietor of the school, an issue she said had earlier been resolved with an apology from the school owner.
“Education should never be used as leverage, and children should never be made to bear the consequences of disputes that have nothing to do with them.
Licensed private schools operate within regulatory frameworks that require due process, professionalism, and a commitment to the best interest of the child,” she said.
Owoeye disclosed that she had petitioned the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education over the matter and had also instructed her lawyers to take steps to protect her children’s rights.
She said she decided to speak out not out of malice but to seek accountability and to prevent similar experiences for other parents.
“Children deserve care, fairness, and protection. Parents deserve transparency and respect, while schools deserve oversight and accountability,” she added.
When contacted on Monday, the school did not respond to calls made to the contact number provided on its official website. A text message sent to the number had yet to be replied to as of the time this report was filed.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Kayode Sutton, while responding to enquiries by PUNCH Metro on Monday, said the department in charge of such complaints would have started an investigation into the matter.
He said, “We have a department that deals with private schools. I’m sure they must have started investigating it, and without the conclusions of the investigation, there’s nothing to speak of. If the school has gone against the rules that guide it in this matter, the Lagos State Government can come in and sanction it in that regard.”
Incidents involving face-offs between parents and the management of schools have, in recent years, drawn increased attention from education stakeholders in Lagos State. This relates to concerns about due process and the protection of children’s rights.
PUNCH Metro reported in 2023 that the Lagos State Government shut down Greater Scholars International School in the Ajah area of the state over the defilement of a four-year-old pupil.
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has congratulated Prince Sunday Adekanmbi Olayode Asinloye II on his emergence as the Oniko-Elect of Ikolaje Idiriko Kingdom in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Prince Adekanmbi was elected and formally appointed as the Oniko-Elect on 10th February, 2026, by the Ikolaje Idiriko Council of Kingmakers, following due traditional processes and consultations in line with the customs of the ancient kingdom.
In a press statement issued on Monday and signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni described the emergence of Prince Adekanmbi as a testament to divine favour and the collective will of his people.
According to the statement, the Ooni commended the kingmakers for conducting a peaceful and credible selection process, noting that the stability of traditional institutions remains vital to cultural preservation and grassroots development across Yorubaland.
The Ooni urged the Oniko-Elect to embrace humility, wisdom and inclusiveness in the discharge of his royal duties, stressing that the throne is a sacred trust that demands selfless service, integrity and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people.
He further prayed for divine guidance, long life and a peaceful reign for Prince Adekanmbi, expressing confidence that his ascension would usher in a new era of unity, growth and prosperity for Ikolaje Idiriko Kingdom.
The Ooni also reaffirmed the importance of synergy among traditional rulers in Ogun State and beyond, emphasising the need for collaboration in promoting peace, security and socio-economic advancement within their respective domains.
Signed,
Otunba Moses Olafare,
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni’s Palace,
Ile-Ife.
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Watch: Trending Video Of Gen. Diya Crying, Begging Late General Sani Abacha Surfaces Online
Former Ogun State Leader, General Oladipo Diya, grovelling at General Sani Abacha’s feet, crying and begging the late Head Of State over the 1997 coup allegation.
Gen. Diya was crossed examined at the Human Rights Violation Commission (HRVIC) on the coup plan 1997 to overthrow Gen. Sanni Abacha. He bluntly denied the fact that he was part of the plan but he admitted he knew about the plan.
He further explained that he was afraid of being killed by the Coup Master Planner if he revealed the plan. He denied pleading with Gen. Sanni Abacha but was shocked to see the video where he truly knelt down before Gen. Sanni Abacha as tendered by the Lawyer.
Gen. Diya Oladipo then was appointed as Chief of Defense Staff. He was appointed Chief of General Staff in 1993 and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994. In 1997 Diya and dissident soldiers in the military allegedly planned to overthrow the regime of Sani Abacha.
The alleged coup was uncovered by forces loyal to Abacha, and Diya and his cohorts were jailed. Diya was tried in a military tribunal and was given the death penalty. pon the untimely death of Abacha in 1998, Diya was pardoned by the late Head of State’s successor, Abdusalami Abubakar.
Below is a leaked video clip
A video has emerged showing the moment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu momentarily tripped during his state visit to Turkey, according to Naija News.
Naija News reports that President Tinubu had on Monday arrived Ankara, the capital of Turkey for a state visit.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit to Turkiye is aimed at deepening cooperation in key sectors including security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
Onanuga noted that the trip follows an earlier official visit to Nigeria by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan between October 19 and 20, 2021, which reinforced diplomatic ties between Abuja and Ankara.
During President Tinubu’s visit, both countries are expected to hold strategic political and diplomatic engagements focused on shared interests in finance, communication, trade, and investment.
The programme will also feature meetings between senior government officials from both nations, alongside the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and protocol.
A business forum will be held on the sidelines of the visit, bringing together Nigerian and Turkish investors to explore opportunities for mutual economic growth, the presidency noted.
Members of the President’s delegation participating in the bilateral engagements include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); and the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson.
Others on the entourage are the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Suleiman-Ibrahim; the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; the Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
Culled from Naija News
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