Education

Chrisland University, FRCN Strengthen Partnership Talks

By Web News 197

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Professor Oyedunni Arulogun has emphasised the importance of strategic collaboration between the media and academic institutions in advancing national development.

Professor Arulogun made this known while receiving the management team of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, led by the Zonal Director, Mr Olufemi Fulani, during a courtesy visit to the university.

The Vice Chancellor, who commended FRCN for promoting partnership opportunities to enhance knowledge sharing and institutional growth, said the synergy would help to showcase research activities and promote innovation within the academic community.

Professor Arulogun expressed optimism that the collaboration of the media and educational institutions would strengthen town and gown relations to ensure sustainable social and economic development in the country.

Earlier, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Femi Fulani highlighted the significance of development journalism, noting that modern media practice required active engagements towards enhancing public education, social advancement and innovation.

Mr Fulani called for stronger cooperation between Chrisland University and the FRCN to facilitate joint initiatives, programmes sponsorship and corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at positively impacting the society.

He also reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to supporting innovation and promoting positive narratives, emphasising that the media remained a key partner in nation-building, particularly in amplifying impactful initiatives.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Chrisland: Police Begin Investigations on Minors’ Sex Scandal

By Web News 952

Police in Lagos have begun an investigation into a circulating sex tape involving minors in Chrisland School.

A mother had earlier claimed that, Chrisland concealed the matter from her.

Her 10-year-old daughter was involved in sexual activity with another male pupil during a trip to Dubai, which was organised by the school to take part in an international competition.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the police in Lagos, said in a statement on Monday that they have begun an investigation into the matter.

The police said their investigation will establish the “identities of the players in the video, the true incident in the video, the geographical location of the incident, the alleged threat to life against a student of the school, and circumstances surrounding the alleged repeated pregnancy tests conducted on a student without parental consent.

“The Command is equally taking cognizance of the cybercrime angle to the whole episode and would not hesitate to enlist the support of the Interpol in case, the need arises.

For a holistic and unbiased investigation, the Command shall be working with relevant ministries, departments, agencies and nongovernmental organizations.

Following the circulation of the children’s sex tape, the Lagos state government ordered the closure of the school.

The school has at least seven branches in the state.

The government also warned those in possession or circulating the sex tape to desist from such acts or be ready to spend 14 years in jail as prescribed by the law.

“In the meantime, all Chrisland schools within Lagos have been closed, for further investigations,”.

Premium Times/ Taiwo Akinola 

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Lagos Govt Shuts Down Chrisland School

By Web News 804

The Lagos State government has shut down Chrisland Private School over the viral video of a ten years old pupil of the school that was allegedly gang-raped.

The Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in reaction to the allegation making the rounds.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has also commenced investigations into the matter with a view to establishing the identities of the players in the video, the true incident in the video, the geographical location of the incident, the alleged threat to life against a student of the school and circumstances surrounding the alleged repeated pregnancy tests conducted on a student without parental consent.

The police, according to his public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin,  in a release said the command is equally taking cognizance of the cybercrime angle to the whole episode and would not hesitate to enlist the support of the Interpol should the need arise for a holistic and unbiased investigation.

The release also states that the Command shall be working with relevant ministries, departments, agencies and non-governmental organizations.

SP Hundeyin added that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi has assured of due diligence to ensure no miscarriage of justice.

The 10-year-old pupil allegedly ganged-raped by her classmates during World School Games held in Dubai between March 10-13, 2022 has been suspended by her school.

She was selected to represent her school in a sporting game in Dubai.

It was gathered that while at the competition, the girl was raped, videotaped and the video was posted on Instagram a month ago.

A pregnancy test was allegedly conducted on the girl without her parent’s knowledge.

Abisola Oluremi