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Children’s Day: Foundation Seeks Stiffer Punishment For Failed Parenting

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An Ogun State-based charity organization, Jofunmi Loving Heart Foundation, yesterday urged federal and state governments to implement harsher penalties for parents whose inadequate parenting leads to teenage pregnancies.

The foundation, specifically addressing children aged 14 to 16, argued that the best legacy the National Assembly could provide for Nigerian children is to enact a special law mandating quality parenting and reassess the enforcement of existing Child Protection Laws for better efficacy.

Olusola Ojo, the foundation’s project coordinator, made this appeal while speaking to journalists during the 2024 Children’s Day Celebration organized for children in the “hard-to-reach community” at Oladotun Community in Abeokuta North local government area.

Speaking on behalf of the event’s convener, Ms. Ifedolapo Ojo, Olusola expressed the foundation’s deep concern over the increasing number of teenage pregnancies in Ogun State, particularly among children under 18, attributing this issue to parental failures.

Emphasizing that stricter punishment could help break the cycle of teenage parenting, Ojo also called on all levels of government to prioritize existing educational policies that have deprived Nigerian children of their right to basic education.

“It is so embarrassing. The government should enhance sexual education programs in our schools. This will allow children to learn in school even if their parents fail at home.

“It is unfortunate that while Nigeria has laws, their implementation is often poor. However, educating children about these laws in school will make them aware of the protections they have and the power of these laws, not just their existence. This knowledge will ensure they understand their rights and protections against societal injustices,” he said.

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Nigerians may end up buying petrol for N5,000 per litre under Tinubu – NLC

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Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.

In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.

Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?

“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”

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Students Loan: NELFUND receives another N2m refund

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.

This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.

Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.

She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.

“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.

“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.

“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.

She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.

Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.

She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.

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NDDC warns on fraudulent Youth Internship Scheme

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.

The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.

This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.

The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.

“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.

“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.

“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”

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