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Troika Multilingual School Under Probe Over Expelling Two Children

Published

7 months ago

January 20, 2026

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 Later that afternoon, I received a message from the school informing me that they had been withdrawn with immediate effect.”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.

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FULL LIST: Breakdown of Nigerian Ambassadors’ Salaries, Allowances Revealed

Published

1 week ago

July 30, 2026

The Daily Voice

BREAKDOWN EMERGES

Nigerian ambassadors’ pay packages have come under renewed attention. Fresh figures revealed that while basic salaries remained modest, allowances significantly boosted overall compensation for diplomats posted abroad

Reports showed that total monthly take-home pay often reached several million naira, reflecting the high costs of overseas postings

According to Salary.com, as of December 2025, the average annual salary for employees at the Nigerian Embassy in the United States stood at $93,909. This translated to an approximate hourly wage of $45.

Salaries at the embassy typically ranged from $82,124 to $107,453 annually, reflecting the diverse roles and levels of experience within the organisation. Reports indicated that pay was influenced by factors such as job role, department, years of service, and location.

Nigerian Ambassador Salary Structure

Rufai Oseni of Arise TV reported that the salary of Nigerian ambassadors was governed by the Consolidated Diplomatic, Consular and Foreign Service Cadre Salary Structure (CONPSS) in the Nigerian public service. Ambassadors usually fell into the highest grade levels, GL 17 or equivalent, with additional allowances for overseas postings.

Based on government budget allocations, salary surveys, and reports on foreign service personnel costs, the basic salary was described as modest by international standards but supplemented by substantial allowances.

Basic Salary of Nigerian Ambassadors Monthly Basic Pay:

Approximately ₦800,000 to ₦1,200,000 (about $485–$727 USD).

Annual Basic Salary: ₦9.6 million to ₦14.4 million (about $5,818–$8,727 USD).

These figures were drawn from the CONPSS scale for top-tier diplomatic officers. Entry-level foreign service officers reportedly earned around ₦300,000–₦500,000 monthly, but ambassadors, being at the top of the career ladder, commanded the upper end.

The figures also aligned with general public sector pay for Grade Level 17 officers, adjusted for inflation and the 2025 minimum wage increase to ₦70,000.

Allowances and Total Compensation

Reports highlighted that basic pay alone did not reflect the full compensation package.

Nigerian ambassadors posted overseas received allowances designed to offset high living expenses, hardship, and representational duties.

Total monthly take-home pay often exceeded ₦2–5 million ($1,212–$3,030 USD), depending on the host country.

The release of estimated salaries shed light on the financial structure of Nigeria’s foreign service. While the basic salary remained modest compared to international standards, allowances ensured that ambassadors were adequately supported in their overseas postings.

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Public Holiday Notice: FG to Declare Work-Free Day in Third Quarter of 2026

Published

4 weeks ago

July 12, 2026

The Daily Voice

Breaks are the perfect time to have quality time with one’s loved ones and knowing holiday time ahead is crucial for planning holidays, family visits, and experiencing exciting activities.

Holidays, both religious and secular, are declared for a variety of reasons, including celebrating shared history and values, fostering community connections, and providing work-life balance by taking a day off from work.

Many holidays also commemorate important people or historic events. To this end, Legit has noted the forthcoming public holiday, assisting readers in planning effectively.

In Nigeria, there is only one public holiday in the third quarter (July 1 – September 30) of 2026: Eid ul-Mawlid. Eid ul-Mawlid 2026 may be observed on Wednesday, August 26 (tentative date).

Full List of Public Holidays Federal Govt of Nigeria Will Declare in 2026

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Rampaging soldier pinned me to bathroom door, assaulted me — UNIOSUN female student

Published

1 month ago

July 1, 2026

Uthman Abdulganiyu

A student of Osun State University, identified simply as Ademola, has narrated how she was assaulted after some some soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo invaded the halls of residence of students of the university.

Ademola, in a video shared by OsunDefenderNG, said the incident occurred while she was alone in her room preparing a meal.

According to her, she initially noticed the presence of soldiers around the area, but believed the situation had calmed down before the officers allegedly returned.

Recall that on Monday evening, some soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, invaded halls of residence occupied by students of Osun State University, assaulted several students and carted away more than 60 mobile phones and other electronic gadgets.

Some female students were also reportedly stripped naked and forced to dance unclad by the soldiers, who were said to be among personnel that participated in the Army Depot’s passing-out parade held last Saturday.

Recounting the incident, she said, “My name is Ademola…, a student of Osun State University. I was in my hostel room cooking when I noticed they (soldiers) were around. After a while everything died down. However, later, we started hearing noise again.

“They started pointing their touch to my room and asked who was there and what were they doing this for. The next thing, they asked me to open my door and I opened the door.

“So, one of them asked how many of us was inside the room and I told him two. I also told him my roommate wasn’t around.”

While her emotions betrayed her, Ademola alleged that one of the soldiers then became physically aggressive.

“Then, he pinned me to my bathroom door, told me I would like it. He also told me not to shout. So, I begged him.

“I had to look for a way to get out of his hold and moved to the door. On moving to the door, I told him to move out. He asked if I wanted him to move out,” she added.

She further alleged that another soldier entered the room and attempted to restrain her.

She narrated, “While on that, his colleague came in and also told me to calm down, that I would love it and that I shouldn’t shout.