Student dies after receiving over 130 strokes of cane from principal

Student dies after receiving over 130 strokes of cane from principal

A 16-year-old student, Marwanu Nuhu Sambo, tragically died after receiving over 130 strokes of the cane from the principal and vice principal of Al-Azhar Academy in Zaria, Kaduna state. The incident occurred on October 20, 2023, due to the student’s absence from school. The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has ordered the closure of the school while investigations are ongoing.

Student dies after receiving over 130 strokes of cane
Photo credit: Google Images Eyewitnesses have revealed the horrifying details of the incident that took place on the school premises. According to them, Marwanu Nuhu Sambo was brought to the assembly ground and subjected to over 130 strokes of the cane by the vice principal. He was then taken to the principal’s office, where the principal, vice principal, and another staff member named Musa continued to brutally assault him. Students described the scene as an excessive and violent punishment, with the vice principal even striking the student repeatedly on the head. Dr. Usman Abubakar Zaria, the Director-General of KSSQAA, has confirmed the tragic incident and expressed deep concern. The KSSQAA team visited the school, engaged with the bereaved family, and spoke to some of the victim’s schoolmates. They also visited the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zaria, where the principal and the vice principal were being detained. The victim’s death was formally confirmed at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital in Zaria. As a result, in accordance with its establishment Act, the KSSQAA has ordered the immediate closure of Al-Azhar Academy. The school premises have been sealed pending the outcome of the investigation. The authorities are determined to uncover the truth and ensure justice is served. “Attention of the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) was drawn to the unfortunate incident that occurred at Al-Azhar Academy, Kofar Gayan, Tirunku Road, Zaria, Kaduna State. According to the school, the sad incident involved punishment action for absenteeism meted out to a JSS III (Basic 9) student, named Marwanu Nuhu Sambo, which led to the death of the student on Friday, 20th October 2023. “The KSSQAA, Ministry of Education, representing the Kaduna State Government, was earlier today on a fact-finding visit, seeking to piece together the sequence of events that transpired: from the Al-Azhar Academy, the school where the incident happened, to engage with bereaved family as well as some school mates of the victim. The KSSQAA team then visited the Divisional Police Headquarters, Zaria City, where the principal and the vice principal were being detained. “The fact-finding team then moved to Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, where the victim was formally confirmed dead. “In the interim, guided by the provisions of its establishment Act (amended 2015), the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has closed down the Al-Azhar Academy, Zaria, and the school premise remains sealed, pending the outcome of the investigation,” KSSQAA stated. The family of Marwanu Nuhu Sambo is demanding justice for their loved one. The Kaduna State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the matter. ASP Mansur Hassan, the spokesperson for the command, has confirmed that the case is under investigation. The authorities are committed to uncovering the full details of the incident and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.

“Adamu may be removed as APC National Chairman for rejecting NASS principal officers” ― Sources

"Adamu may be removed as APC National Chairman for rejecting NASS principal officers" ― Sources

There are strong indications that the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, may be removed from office following his disapproval of the principal officers of the National Assembly announced by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday. Multiple sources told Vanguard that Adamu’s position on the principal officers was considered a defiance of President Bola Tinubu’s wishes, as the National Assembly leadership reportedly got the support of the presidency before making announcing the officers.

"Adamu may be removed as APC National Chairman for rejecting NASS principal officers" ― Sources

APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Recall that Senate President, Akpabio announced Senators Opeyemi Bamidele, Dave Umahi, Ali Ndume and Lola Ashiru as Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate respectively. Similarly, Abbas named Julius Ihonvbere and Kingsley Chinda as the majority leader and minority leader respectively in the House of Representatives. They both represent the APC, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Peeved at the development, the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the APC immediately disowned the announcement, saying the party had not officially communicated with both presiding officers of the national legislature. He said: “The essence of today’s invitation is simply to rub minds with you as a matter of courtesy. You will get an update on the National Assembly, sharing of powers, particularly the leadership of the chambers. “The election of the Senate President and Deputy Senate President; the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives have been determined and they have now assumed their responsibilities. “The remaining offices at the two chambers are yet to be done. I had a courtesy call on Saturday from the President of the Senate and his deputy. The following day which was Sunday, I received a visit from the Speaker and his deputy coming to me for Sallah’s homage. “But I am just hearing rumours now from the online media that there have been some announcements in the Senate and House of Representatives. The national headquarters of the party or the NWC has not given any such information or communicated about the choice of the remaining offices and until we formally resolve and communicate to them in writing which is the normal practice as had been done before we came here, it is not our intention to break away from tradition. “So, whatever announcement is done either by the President of the Senate, Deputy Senate President, Speaker or Deputy Speaker, is not from this secretariat.” A party source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Adamu was wrong to have spoken the way he spoke and that the principal officers of the National Assembly emerged after wide consultations with relevant stakeholders. “Also, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni observed that it was as if stakeholders of the party were all working at cross-purposes. He expressed concerns that even the NWC appeared constantly divided. He, therefore, pleaded with Adamu to seal all cracks and ensure that everyone is on the same page.” Following Adamu’s disapproval of the principal officers, sources hinted to Vanguard that the APC chairman may have bitten more than he can chew. It was gathered that the President is currently shopping for Adamu’s replacement and will make his position known when the party holds its National Executive Committee, NEC, on July 11.

APC governors and Adamu’s ‘rejection’ of NASS Principal Officers

APC governors and Adamu's ‘rejection’ of NASS Principal Officers

APC governors and Adamu's ‘rejection’ of NASS Principal Officers

APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reacted to the rejection of the principal officers of the National Assembly by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Recall Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, had named the NASS principal officers of both the Red and Green Chambers.

APC governors and Adamu's ‘rejection’ of NASS Principal Officers

APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu But the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, dismissed the selection of the new leadership of the National Assembly announced by Akpabio and Abbas. Speaking at a meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Adamu said the party was not officially informed about the selection of the principal officers, describing the report as a rumour. Reacting to Adamu’s rejection in a chat with reporters, Uzodinma said the APC chairman never said Akpabio and Abass singlehandedly picked the principal officers. The Imo governor attributed the tussle between the leadership of the party and the National Assembly presiding officers to a communication gap, stressing that both sides enjoy the support of the Progressive Governors’ Forum. He said: “The Chairman never said they are on their own. The National Assembly leadership belongs to our great party, and they are members of our party and enjoy our support. “If there is any way there is a communication gap anywhere, we will make it up, and we have our internal mechanism of resolving such things. The National Assembly leadership enjoys the support of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and that of our party. We don’t have any problem at all.”

Sanwo Olu orders investigation on principal who sent student home for having Peter Obi’s sticker on school bag

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Sanwo Olu has directed an investigation of a complaint filed by a parent whose child was expelled for having Peter Obi’s sticker on her bag.

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According to news that went viral, the child is a JSS2 student and was sent home to go and “campaign for Peter Obi against the wish of Lagos state.” The incident reportedly occurred at Odomola Junior Secondary School in the Epe area of the state. A slip had gone viral on social media showing sanction by the school’s principal. Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, the Commissioner for Education, who announced the measure on Wednesday, said the governor had approved the recall of the principal, who would be asked to explain the incident. “The Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Education and all its agencies will never instruct any school principal, personnel or teacher to act in such a manner. The matter would be dealt with within the scope of our strict regulations as the reason for sending home the student is unacceptable – if true. “, She noted.

Leaked audio of Chrisland Schools’ principal with Whitney Adeniran’s father on daughter’s cause of death

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Chrisland Schools‘ principal, Mrs Amowo, stammers as Mr Michael Adeniran, the father of the late Whitney Adeniran pleads to know the cause of his daughter’s death.

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This comes amidst allegations that the 12-year-old girl died due to electrocution which prompted the parents to seek the truth. In an audio making the rounds on social media, Whitney Adeniran’s father pleaded with the Chrisland schools’ principal to tell him the truth for closure’s sake. Mrs Amowo, however, insisted that she does not know more than what she was told by the first respondents and those who witnessed the death of the child.

Leaked audio of Chrisland Schools' principal with Whitney Adeniran's father on cause of death

Mr Adeniran gave the principal an ultimatum to seek the truth and report directly to him before the issue escalated. Listen to the audio below …

Moment SS3 students vandalize school property after principal fled with their WAEC fees and put up the school for sale [Video]

Moment SS3 students vandalize school property after principal fled with their WAEC fees and put up the school for sale [Video]

Tension and uncertainty has shrouded the atmosphere around a secondary school in Edo state, as students go on rampage after discovering that their principal has swindled them.
The Senior Secondary (SS3) students, according to reports, had arrived the school premises to take their West African School Certificate Examination, WAEC, only to discover that the head of the school has put it up for sale and absconded with the examination fees

To this end, the embittered students resorted to violence as they vandalize the school property.
A video capturing the scenes is currently making the rounds.
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Reacting, a concerned Nigerian wrote: “Let them sell what they can from the school property. By the way, ASUU just try and include secondary school in this strike, as in how can a comrade be washing plates for his junior siblings.”
 

Man claims he booked a ride and the driver turned out to be his ‘wicked school principal’ who doubted his ability to make it in life

Man claims he booked a ride and the driver turned out to be his ‘wicked school principal’ who doubted his ability to make it in life

A Nigerian man identifed with the Twitter handle @Kazywizzzy has narrated how he bumped into his ‘wicked secondary principal’ who predicted negative outcome for his life.

On the micro-blogging platform, he wrote: “I booked a ride last night and the driver was my wicked high school principal, this man told my friends and I back then in school that we might grow old before we make it in life, guess who drove us home from the club while we popped champagne at the back sit💀 “
Reactions trailed his post as netizens shared mixed views.
@Majesty Eze: “God please never make me have a reason to be disrespectful to those who were part of my childhood(especially my teachers) cos what ever they said,they said out of experience and not wickedness,you have ro grow matured to a certain level to know this.”
@Benzero: “Doesn’t mean you have made it in life. And doesn’t mean he is a failure yet. You seem not to understand life yet. Maybe that’s what he was talking about but you misunderstood. So popping champagne means you have made it in life?”