GIST OF THE DAY

Senator Abba Moro, the representative for Benue South District, provided an explanation for his initiative to sponsor the motion. He emphasized that the motivation behind the motion was the substantial number of Nigerian youths and students experiencing job rejections due to age constraints. Moro spoke in Abuja, when the Coalition of Nigerian Youths and Students Association led by its convener, Comrade Aloys Akortsaha, paid the Senator a courtesy call. They came in the company of the National Union of Nigerian Students, NANS, IPUSU Community Youths Forum, Tiv Youths Development Association and the Agricultural Produce Sellers Association of Nigeria, APSAN. You will recall that Senator Abba Moro led a motion in July 2023, titled “Age Requirement Pre-condition for Employment in Nigeria, Urgent Need for Intervention”, seeking the Senate to address the issue which has rendered academically qualified persons unemployable. Explaining in details what inspired the motion, Moro said, “I come fr...

In a statement, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 elections, emphasized the importance of celebrating Nigerian teachers instead of corrupt politicians. Obi emphasized the crucial role teachers play in society and advocated for recognizing their contributions over those of politicians involved in corruption. on Thursday to mark World Teachers Day, Obi stated that teachers in the country need to be appreciated a lot better than those who have impoverished the country. The former Governor of Anambra State said there could not be any true development in society without the contributions of teachers because of their roles in nation-building. Obi noted that at the foundation of the development of any society is human capital development, which can only be achieved through education and the immeasurable contribution of teachers. He said: “The great rigour, hard work, patience and dedication most teachers in different schools and institutions, especial...

A 33-year-old woman, employed as a teacher in Louisiana, has been apprehended and accused of rape and sexual battery. The charges stem from allegations that she gave birth to a child fathered by one of her students, with the incidents reportedly occurring approximately two years ago. Morgan Freche, 33, was arrested Tuesday, October 3,  after an investigation led to several warrants being put out for her arrest in Tangipahoa Parish. On September 24, allegations of Freche having become pregnant with the 17-year-old student's baby were reported, Sheriff Daniel Edwards said. Four days later, Freche resigned from her job in the parish's school system at Lorainger High School, without her name being revealed. On Tuesday, she turned herself in and was charged with counts of third-degree rape and oral sexual battery, as well as four counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. 'While we cannot share specific details regarding the investigation, we can confirm that the allegatio...

Neighbors Take Action to Save Chained 15-Year-Old Boy Confined in Dingy Room by Aunt In a disturbing incident, vigilant neighbors stepped in to rescue a 15-year-old boy who had been chained to his leg and confined in a squalid room by his aunt, with whom he shares a residence. The intervention of concerned community members played a crucial role in bringing an end to the distressing situation and ensuring the safety of the young boy. In a viral video, the aunt claimed the boy went out and failed to return home. She also alleged that he steals her money. When asked who the boy is to her, she saud he is her older sister's child. The neighbours who were visibly angry said they would have pounced on her if not that she is elderly. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

Mysterious illness breaks out at Eregi Girls School in Kenya as more than 90 students struggle to walk At least 95 students from Eregi Girls Secondary School in Kenya have been hospitalised at various hospitals following an outbreak of a mysterious illness in the school. The students were admitted to Kakamega County General Hospital (KCGH), Iguhu, and Shibwe sub-county hospitals. According to NTV Kenya, the students were admitted after they developed a condition that paralysed their limbs. According to the figures released by the management, 29 students are currently receiving treatment at Iguhu Hospital, 39 at Kakamega Referral Hospital, 31 at Mukumu Mission Hospital, and 14 at Shibwe Hospital. A nurse who sought anonymity said the condition that has led to the students losing sensation in their legs is believed to be electrolyte imbalance. She explained that the condition is characterised by the loss of fluids in the body of the victims, as observed in most of the students. "Thi...

A video capturing the arrival of singer Naira Marley in Nigeria on Tuesday evening has surfaced online.  At present, he is undergoing interrogation by the police at the Lagos State Police Command, concerning the unfortunate incident involving Mohbad's death. His close associate, Sam Larry, was arrested on September 29 after he arrived Nigeria. He has been in police custody where he is being interrogated. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has taunted Atiku Abubakar in the wake of Chicago State University's release of President Bola Tinubu's academic records. Keyamo said Atiku, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, should apologize to Tinubu and Nigerians for the humiliation. Keyamo tweeted: “From the responses by Chicago State University, ATIKU’s journey to Chicago and back has been a journey to nowhere, a fruitless exercise and an odyssey in self-humiliation. President Tinubu and Nigerians deserve an unreserved apology from him.” He added: “It is now obvious that the loss of ATIKU Abubakar at the last polls hurt him deeply more than all his previous losses put together; it has since sent him spinning like a drunkard, lashing out to hold on to every single straw that resembles a lifeline. This is bad for his health; he should accept that this game is over (as the Chicago State University responses have shown) and retire peacef...

In a regrettable incident, a young man was reportedly set on fire by an enraged mob for allegedly attempting to steal a generator from a new generation church along Atiku Abubakar Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A witness, Amb Dignity Usenekong, who narrated the incident said the suspect was caught on Sunday night, October 1, 2023, and macheted by the mob before being set ablaze.    “Burning in this picture is a young man who chose to sacrifice himself today. I mean, it's a thief who was caught today 1st October 2023 while attempting to steal a generator in a new generation church in my neighborhood, Atiku Abubakar Avenue after putting off the generator that was on,” he narrated.   "The mob descended on him with lots of matchet cuts and bruises from stones before finally dragging him out to the tarred today set him ablaze   “While I condemn jungle Justice and advice that people should stop stealing, I have the confidence that the young man is in Heaven already although...