Father files $1M lawsuit after daughter’s hair cut by Michigan teacher without permission.
Source: Associated Press This undated photo provided by Jimmy Hoffmeyer shows his daughter Jurnee Hoffmeyer, 7, after a classmate and a teacher cut her hair on separate occasions. (Jimmy Hoffmeyer via AP) lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Grand Rapids against Mount Pleasant…
One million Nigerian children to miss school due to threat of violence – UN
One million Nigerian children will likely stay away from school because of the threat of violence after a series of mass kidnappings and attacks targeting students this year, the UN said on Wednesday. More than 1,000 pupils have been snatched in mass abductions for ransom…
Attack on School Children: Obi expresses disbelief
By Theplebisciteworld The Vice Presidential candidate of the people’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 General Elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed disbelief on the reported attack on school children in Anambra State, describing it as ‘un-Igbo, out of place and misguided aggression.” Mr. Obi…
Proliferation Of State Universities: ASSU Calls For Urgent Action
Tukur Garba Arab, Kano Academic Staff Union of University ASUU, Kano zone has called on the Nigerian government to urgently address the proliferation of state owned universities in order to salvage the educational system of the country. The chairman Kano Zone of the union, Professor…
Nigerian among three Africans selected for Obama Foundation Scholars Program
A Nigerian national Mohammed Keana has been named among 24 rising leaders working to meet economic, educational, and social needs of communities across the globe through the 2021-2022 University of Chicago (UChicago) Obama Foundation Scholars Programme.Two other Africans from Malawi and the Kingdom of Eswatini…
Attacks on schools must stop – UN
The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its condemnation of attacks on schools in many countries. On Thursday, Secretary-General António Guterres told the international community that “attacks on schools must stop’’. The UN chief spoke at a virtual event to commemorate the International Day to Protect Education…
Obi Donates N100 million to Shanahan School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Technology, Commends Ugwuanyi
Theplebisciteworld The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has made a donation of N100 million to Shanahan Specialist Hospital, Nsukka for their School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Technology over the next three years, which he…
Tegina school abduction: Strange behaviours of released pupils worry parents, health experts
By Priscilla Dennis The usual behaviours purportedly exhibited by the released children of Tanko Salihu Islamic school, Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, seem to have generated serious concerns and mixed feelings among parents and other people in the state. DAILY POST…
When job interviewers ask ‘What are your weaknesses?’ they’re testing ‘your emotional intelligence’
Answers like “I’m a perfectionist” or “I just work too hard” don’t sound authentic or honest. Published Fri, Aug 27 2021 7:00 AM EDTUpdated Tue, Aug 31 2021 4:35 PM EDTGili Malinsky@MALINSKIDTwenty/20 Among the most popular interview questions an employer can ask a potential hire is “What…
Zamfara Govt Orders Closure Of Schools After Students’ Abduction
Theplebisciteworld Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, on Wednesday ordered the immediate closure of primary and secondary schools in the state following the abduction of a yet-to-be ascertained the number of students in the state. The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Elkana, conveyed the governor’s…
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