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Kano Private Schools Reduce fees by 25 Percent

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Members of the Association of Private Schools Owners of Nigeria (APSON), Kano state chapter have today agreed to reduce school fees charges by 25 percent as directed by the State Ministry of Education.

 

The members unveiled their decision when they paid a solidarity visit to the  Commissioner of Education in his office.

 

Speaking during the visit, the National Deputy President of  Association of Private Schools APSON, Hajiya Maryam Magaji said that their association has decided to comply with the government directives for the reduction of the school fees with a view to cushioning the effects of the economic hardship suffered as a result of the covid-19 pandemic by parents in Kano State.

 

She explained further that the directives given to the proprietors for the reduction of the school fees were not intended by  Government to hurt anybody, rather, it was done in the best interest of the educational development of the state.

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The National Officer said that even though their association doesn’t have jurisdiction to force other three sister associations to follow suit, promised to mobilize all the members of the APSON to oblige to the directives.

 

‘ We cannot force the 3 sister associations to do the same as we do, but we are pledging our loyalty to the government and we would mobilize our members to comply”,  She maintained.

 

“We are not going to media to destroy the good efforts of the ministry and we would not support anybody to go to court and challenge the government decision” Hajiya Maryam stressed.

 

In her speech earlier, the Chairperson of the Kano state chapter of the Private Schools Association, Mrs. Bimbo Awotunde disclosed that they were at the ministry to solidly support the government’s decision for the reduction of 25 percent school fees to their students, expressing gratitude to the ministry for maintaining the good working relationship and kind support to the private schools operating in the state.

 

Responding, the state Commissioner of Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru expressed his heartfelt appreciation and that of the state government over the decision taken by APSON to comply with the government’s directives.

 

The Commissioner explained that the government has every right to make policy but not to hurt anybody, including the Private Schools therefore the issue of school fees reduction was in the best interest of both parties.

 

He, therefore, urged school Private Schools Proprietors to consider the reduction of the school fees as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, saying that government is very much aware of the economic hardships suffered by both the school owners and the parents as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

In a statement by the Chief Public Relations Officer Kano State Ministry Of Education Aliyu Yusuf said that the government has all the powers to impose a policy but in order to maintain it’s cordial relationship with the Private Schools proprietors, it decided to table the issue in a matured manner for mutual benefit and understanding, lamenting that government will not reverse back on its decision of canceling the third term if the majority of the proprietors refused to comply with the directives for the fees reduction

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Murder: Family of Slain Teenager Plans Protest, Legal Action Against Kaduna Govt

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29 days after ‘AHMED MUSA’ was brutally killed in Government Technical College Malali Kaduna, family of the deceased planning to go to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them.

In a statement on Monday, jointly signed by the deceased father Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), and the members of the family.

They stated that the incident was a “reflection of how insecure and unsafe” Nigeria has become for young people striving for a better future.

The family demanded “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served, warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise.”

Among their demands, they called on the state government to acknowledge that “students are no longer safe in their communities. If young people can be killed in such gruesome circumstances, what hope is left for the future of Nigeria? a formal apology from the kaduna state Government and comprehensive compensation for the family.

We demand Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N560,300,000), as compensation from kaduna state government.”

“We think the time has come for the Kaduna State Government and all who are on the side of humanity to respond to the cry for remediation of the family and relations of the deceased student.
That is why we will go to court.”

“Also, we warn kaduna state government, that if they didn’t meet up with our demands we will be forced to mobilise the full strength of the masses movement across kaduna State in protest.

“This is about the fundamental right to life that every Nigerian student deserves. We will not sit idle while students are hunted and butchered.

Recall, the father on a petition dated 24th February 2025which was addressed to the executive governor of Kaduna state through the honorable commissioner of education, appealing for comprehensive investigation to un-cover those behind his son death, and whoever is found to have a hand in the death of his son should be punish accordingly.
And also demanded from kaduna state government adequate compensation for negligence being the custodian of the deceased Ahmed Musa.

In another development, the Chief Magistrate court of Kabala Doki in Kaduna State has adjourned the Ahmed Musa murder Case again, against 4 kaduna state vigilance service (KADVIS) personnel on charges of criminal conspiring and negligence which cause the death of Ahmed Musa.till 17th April 2025 because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court, because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court.

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Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Of Gov. Fubara, Deputy

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Rivers State House Of Assembly has passed a resolution raising impeachment allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu

The Assembly mandates Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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Amnesty International to NYSC: Stop threatening corps member who criticised Tinubu

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Amnesty International has condemned officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly sending threatening messages to a corps member who criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over rising inflation and economic hardship.

Daily Trust had reported how the corps member in a widely circulated video shared on Tiktok expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.

 

She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens.

After her video gained traction, the serving corps member claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials.

 

She shared another video in which she was receiving calls from an NYSC official.

In the video, the official could be heard saying, “Are you normal? Keep quiet and bring down the video you posted.”

Reacting, Amnesty International, in a post on X, said instead of threatening her, the authorities “should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.”

“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.

“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the human rights organisation said.

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