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Chrisland: Lagos Govt Tenders 3 Documents Against Staff As Whitney’s Father Testifies
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Lagos State Government on Thursday tendered three documents in evidence against four staff of Chrisland Schools, charged with involuntary manslaughter of a 12-year-old student, Whitney Adeniran.
Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Belinda Amao and Vicoria Nwatu are standing trial on a two-count charge of involuntary manslaughter and reckless negligent acts.
They are charged before an Ikeja High Court but pleaded not guilty.
Whitney allegedly slumped and died during the school’s inter-house sports at Agege Stadium on Feb. 9.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr Babajide Martins, tendered the documents while leading Whitney’s father, Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, in evidence.
Justice Oyindamola Ogala admitted the documents in evidence as there was no objection from defence counsel.
The documents are a medical report from Agege Central Hospital, a medical report from Inland Hospital, Lagos, and a printout of a screenshot of conversations from a snapchat group page entitled “Lagos Housewives”.
The father of the deceased, a businessman, told the court that his daughter left his house on Feb. 9 hale and hearty for the school’s inter-house sports.
READ ALSO: Whitney Adeniran: Why Chrisland School’s On 1yr Probation — Lagos Govt
He said that his wife was at the inter-house sports but was not informed that her daughter had been taken to hospital when the alleged incident occurred.
He said: “My wife called me and said she was told that Whitney slumped and had been rushed to a hospital.
“She said that the principal of the school told her that Whitney was already coming up before she left to the hospital.
“I told my wife to go and check up on her at the hospital and, if need be, she should let me know so that I could be there.
“After 10 minutes, she called back and said, ‘Start coming to Agege Central Hospital.’”
Adeyemi testified that he left everything he was doing and proceeded to Agege.
“It took me about 45 minutes to locate the place because it could not be found on Google Map.
“Eventually, when I arrived, I saw my wife by the roadside, she waved at me to stop.
“I got out of the car and told my personal assistant to leave the car on so as to quickly pick her (Whitney) up and take her to our family hospital at Ogudu.
“My wife told me to go inside and pray for my daughter, maybe she would wake up. I got inside, I saw her lifeless body on a table in a small room,” he said.
The witness said that he thought that his daughter was given an injection and was sleeping.
READ ALSO: Whitney: Lagos Govt Files Manslaughter Charge Against Chrisland
“In that room, I saw some teachers; so I went close to my daughter. I raised her up to my body, shouted and tapped her to wake up.
“I prayed but nothing happened. I shouted, I tapped her severally, nothing happened.
“I asked for the doctor of the facility. I knelt down before the doctor to do whatever she could to wake my daughter up but she responded that there is nothing she could do,” he told the court.
Adeyemi quoted the doctor as saying that Whitney was brought in dead.
“I stood up and went back to the room where she was laid, while the school nurse was still standing close to her.
“I asked the nurse what happened to Whitney, and she told me she slumped.
“She said my daughter died at the stadium before she was brought to the hospital but she could not pronounce her dead because she was not a medical doctor,” he added.
He also testified that the doctor later came and told him that she would like to see him privately.
“The doctor told me that she would advise me not to waste time in burying my daughter.
“She really persuaded me. The principal and the school nurse were present.
READ ALSO: Lagos Govt To Sue Chrisland School, Others For Manslaughter, Negligence
“She said I should make sure I bury her in time and not put her in morgue and that I should not think of conducting any autopsy on her.
“I nearly agreed at a point because I did not know morgue and I had never bought a coffin.”
He told the court that the day before Whitney’s death, he played with her and she was hale and hearty.
“So I started asking myself why I should bury my daughter in a hurry without knowing what happen to her.
“The doctor told me to think of the money and the pain I would go through in the process of autopsy but I asked her, ‘What pain is worse than death of a child?’”
He said that he decided to find out the cause of is daughter’s death.
Adeyemi said that later, his wife heard some noise from Whitney phone but she did not know the phone’s password.
“My sister-in-law, Amaka, knows the password; so she opened the phone and messages started dropping from her snapchat group called ‘Lagos Housewives’.
“Some students sent messages there, saying that they knew the school would not tell the parents the truth.
“One of the students said, ‘We were there and we saw what happened. She was electrocuted.
READ ALSO: Chrisland: Lagos Orders Coroner’s Inquest Into Student’s Death
“Another one said, ‘I saw Whitney on the iron rail close to the candy machine. The wire of the machine shocked like mad, she fell on the ground, started foaming in her mouth, and one stupid man came and started putting water on her.’
“At that time, I remembered her black lips and black tongue I saw when I saw her lifeless body at the clinic,” the witness said.
The witness further told the court that members of the school’s management came on a condolence visit and told the family not to go on social media.
“I spoke with the principal and she told me that the cause of her death might have been heart attack but I do not believe her because the autopsy result says otherwise and my suspicion was that it might have been electrocution.
“This is because I have seen people electrocuted,” he said.
The judge adjourned the case until June 1 for the continuation of the cross-examination of the witness.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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August 24, 2025By
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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