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Winners Get N6.5m Cash Prize, Lands, Laptop, Certifications as Teach And Win Reality Show Ends

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12 months ago

May 23, 2024

Winners Get N6.5m Cash Prize, Lands, Laptop, Certifications as Teach And Win Reality Show Ends

The Teach And Win Reality Show, Nigeria’s biggest teachers competition and reality show, has concluded its maiden edition with a spectacular grand finale on Saturday in Ikeja, Lagos.

The winners of the show walked away with exciting prizes, including cash, property, a laptop, and certifications.

THECONSCIENCEng reports that Femi Oyedoye from City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu Ode, emerged as the overall winner, receiving a cash prize of N2.5 million and a landed property from Arc view Investment. Mariam Akande from S,T &T International School, Ikeja secured the second position, winning N1.5 million and a plot of land from RealtorMax Limited. Abolaji Abraham from Rex and Regina College claimed the third position and received a cash prize of one million naira.

In addition to the top three winners, all 15 other participants received consolation prizes of N100,000 each. Furthermore, Abolaji Abraham was awarded a brand new laptop for being the best participant during the Chinese language classes.

The Teach and Win Reality Show spanned four weeks, featuring intense competitions among 18 contestants in a reality house. The participants underwent rigorous training sessions, showcased exceptional teaching methodologies through presentation displays, learned Chinese, and obtained online teachers’ certifications from CTTC.

Throughout the duration of the show, the participants garnered an impressive 90,200 votes from viewers at home. The show aimed to celebrate teachers, highlight their importance in society, and positively impact learners.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Adebare Egunjobi, the convener and project consultant, emphasized the need to restore glamour to the teaching profession and ensure that children are taught by competent and honourable educators.

“The participants of the Teach and Win Reality Show received certifications in Chinese language, robotics education, artificial intelligence, and online teaching platforms. Their competence and professionalism were assessed through examinations, as well as evaluations of their lifestyle, behavior, IQ, and social quotient.

“The selection criteria for the winners included their connection with students, creativity, time management, achievement of teaching objectives, use of instructional materials, communication skills, and charisma,” he stated.

Mr. Ola Opesan, the lead judge and Head of School at Bridge House College, Ikoyi, expressed his satisfaction with the exceptional qualities displayed by the participants.

Dr. Egunjobi announced that the winners would be celebrated with presentations at their respective schools, in the presence of school proprietors, to encourage participation from education chiefs and school owners. He also urged proprietors to allow their teachers to participate in future editions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating educators.

He further appealed to school proprietors to allow teachers participate in subsequent editions. “Give them opportunity to be known and be celebrated. Teachers should stop being seen as least in social economic leader. And the profession being relegated, ” he pleaded.

The Teach and Win Reality Show received international recognition, with representatives from school owners and principals in Liberia and Sierra Leone attending the grand finale. These representatives promised to arrange all-expense-paid trips for the winners to go and teach other teachers in their respective countries.

Looking ahead, Dr. Egunjobi revealed that the next edition of the Teach and Win Reality Show would be even bigger, featuring 36 teachers. He stressed the need to elevate the status of teachers in society and prevent the profession from being relegated.

The transparency, credibility, and integrity of the Teach and Win Reality Show were commended by Dr. Egunjobi, who assured that the program’s integrity and remarkable transparency would be sustained. The first batch of 18 participants has become ambassadors for the initiative, further promoting the importance of recognizing and celebrating teachers.

The grand finale was attended by esteemed judges, including Mr. Ola Opesan, Prof. Stephen Oyebade from the University of Lagos, Prince Abiola Alamikan from City of Knowledge Academy, Dr. Chinedum Oluwadamilola, a veteran teacher and past president of Corona School, and Dr. Christy Omotuyole from the University of Lagos Faculty of Education.

Attendee From Liberia was Dr Benjamin whale, national president, national association of schools in Liberia and many stakeholders from various schools and proprietors associations across Nigeria.

Top 7 outstanding teachers during the programme include Gbadegesin khadija,
Akande Mariam, Oyedoye femi,
Olaniran olayinka, Bolaji Abraham,
Goody Temitope and Segun Seyi odusegun.

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Blood in the Bush: Man Butchers 14-Year-Old Girl in Abia Over Rejected Rape Attempt, Police Accused of Extortion

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3 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Blood in the Bush: Man Butchers 14-Year-Old Girl in Abia Over Rejected Rape Attempt, Police Accused of Extortion

A 14-year-old girl, Felicia Anaba, is in a coma at an undisclosed hospital in Abia State after she was macheted by a 33-year-old man, Chinazum Nwaubani, who allegedly attacked her in the bush for resisting his attempt to rape her.

The horrifying attack occurred in Obete Nchina village, Ntighauzo community, Obingwa Local Government Area, where Felicia and her twin brother had gone to fetch firewood. According to witnesses, the suspect approached the girl, demanded sex, and upon rejection, inflicted deep machete wounds on her head, leg, and arm before fleeing the scene. Her twin brother escaped and raised the alarm, leading villagers to find Felicia unconscious and soaked in blood.

Her father, Mr. Chijioke Anaba, has raised serious allegations against the Eastern Ngwa Police Division, claiming officers there demanded ₦30,000 before registering the case. “My daughter was unconscious and bleeding to death, and the police still wanted money before doing their job,” he said. “They told me the attacker might be mentally unstable — that’s false. He lives among us and is fully aware of his actions.”

The suspect, who is from the same village as the victim, has since been arrested. However, the family fears he may be released under claims of mental illness.

The Abia State Police Command has acknowledged the arrest but strongly denied any bribe demand. Police spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the Command has not received a formal complaint about the extortion and urged anyone with proof to come forward.

She confirmed the suspect attacked the twins, stating: “He ordered the girl to undress, and when she refused, he attacked her with a machete.” Police say investigations are ongoing, and the victim is receiving medical attention.

Mr. Anaba has appealed to the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, to intervene and ensure justice is served, warning that his daughter may suffer permanent disability. “This is not just an assault. It was a murder attempt. If nothing is done, this man could strike again.”

The incident has reignited concerns over police corruption and the safety of young girls in rural communities, with residents demanding accountability and swift justice. The public is watching closely to see whether the system will punish a would-be rapist — or protect him.

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ZAMFARA WOMAN FACES DEATH PENALTY FRIDAY FOR CONVERTING TO CHRISTIANITY

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3 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Sahara Weekly

ZAMFARA WOMAN FACES DEATH PENALTY FRIDAY FOR CONVERTING TO CHRISTIANITY

A wave of national outrage is building as 22-year-old Zainab Muhamadu prepares to face trial this Friday in a Zamfara Sharia Court for one reason: she left Islam and embraced Christianity.

Zainab’s alleged crime, apostasy, has stirred fierce debate across the country and beyond, with legal experts, human rights defenders, and religious communities warning that Nigeria is teetering on the edge of a full-blown constitutional crisis. Family sources say her ordeal began after she encountered Pastor Samuel, an NYSC member deployed to her community, whose kindness and open sharing of his Christian faith deeply impacted her. The two formed a spiritual bond that would ultimately change—and now threaten—her life.

Her decision to convert sparked immediate backlash. She was arrested by local authorities and is now facing trial under Sharia law, where apostasy is treated as a capital offence. Yet Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the right to change one’s faith. Rights advocates argue that her prosecution violates that very principle.

“This is not just a case about Zainab,” said a human rights lawyer in Yola. “It’s a brutal referendum on Nigeria’s commitment to protect freedom of belief. If she dies for this, it won’t just be her blood on the ground—it will stain the conscience of the nation.”

Calls are mounting for urgent intervention, as fears grow that Zainab’s right to a fair and impartial trial may be compromised in a judicial system heavily influenced by religious authorities. Legal teams are urgently working to have her case moved to a secular court, asserting that she should not be tried under Islamic law for a faith she no longer professes.

At the heart of the storm, Pastor Samuel is said to be under immense emotional and spiritual distress. Supporters are demanding protection for him amid rising tensions and threats.

Zainab’s case is not isolated—it is the chilling face of a wider clash between constitutional democracy and theocratic enforcement. As the clock ticks toward Friday, her life—and Nigeria’s moral standing—hang in the balance.

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RAINFALL BREAKS PRISON WALL IN ILESA, SEVEN INMATES ESCAPE

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4 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Sahara Weekly

RAINFALL BREAKS PRISON WALL IN ILESA, SEVEN INMATES ESCAPE

An overnight downpour on Tuesday triggered the collapse of the perimeter wall at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, allowing seven inmates to escape under the cover of darkness.

According to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the breach occurred around 2:00 a.m. as a result of structural failure caused by the heavy rain. The incident adds to a growing list of jailbreaks in Nigeria linked to poor infrastructure and extreme weather.

In a statement released by the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, authorities have launched a manhunt for the escapees and are working with other security agencies and local community leaders to bring them back into custody. The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and assured the public that all efforts are being made to recapture the fugitives.

The service is also appealing to the public for information that could help in locating the escapees. Citizens are urged to contact the nearest security agency or use the hotlines: 07087086005, 09060004598, or 08075050006.

This is the third major prison break in less than a year caused by adverse weather and failing infrastructure. In September 2024, a flood-induced wall collapse in Maiduguri led to the escape of 281 inmates, while in April 2024, rains in Suleja caused a similar breach that allowed 119 inmates to flee.

As security agencies intensify their search, Tuesday’s escape further underscores the urgent need to overhaul Nigeria’s aging and vulnerable correctional facilities.