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LASG warns school heads against shielding teachers involved in sexual misconduct
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mr. Rafiu Olawale Ojikutu, has warned school directors and their assistants against covering up cases of sexual abuse or other misconduct involving teachers, stressing that anyone who shields perpetrators will be held equally accountable. Ojikutu issued the warning during a two-day capacity-building workshop for educators, organised…
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2027: Okpebholo pledges 2.5m votes for Tinubu, reaffirms continued engagement with Muslim community
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged his unwavering political and moral support for President Bola Tinubu, vowing to deliver 2.5 million votes for him in the 2027 general elections. Okpebholo made the commitment while hosting members of the Muslim community in Edo State during a special celebration to mark his one year in…
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Abiodun lauds Appeal Court President for approving Ogun Division
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, for approving the establishment of the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal, describing it as a landmark decision that will deepen justice delivery and strengthen the ease of doing business in the state. The governor made the remarks while…
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Lawmaker accuses Ondo Assembly leadership of moral decay, greed
By Boye Oyeyemi A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Nelson Komolafe, representing Ifedore Constituency, has accused the leadership of the Assembly of corruption, greed, and moral decay. In a statement titled “An Imposed Bad Leadership in Ondo State House of Assembly: A Tragic Derailment of Purpose and a Call for Divine Conscience,” Komolafe alleged that the…
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Obidient Movement suffers setback as top mobilisation official quits
The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination and disappointing performance in the recent Anambra election. Monye announced his resignation in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, saying his continued stay in the role had become “untenable” despite his passion and personal financial commitment to the movement.…
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Bayelsa Governor opens door for dialogue with Deputy over party difference
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he will not compel his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa, Diri said that, as a matter of principle, he believes in engagement rather than confrontation and would continue to hold…
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Atiku denies gifting SUV to Naval Officer involved in altercation with Wike
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports alleging that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Thursday through his X handle, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the viral claim as “entirely…
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Ogun SUBEB boss urges pupils to prioritise education as Japanese firms donate school materials
The Chairman of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Joshua Ifede, on Wednesday, urged pupils across the state to prioritise their studies and avoid distractions. He urged them to build a reputable future by taking advantage of collaborative efforts aimed at boosting access to quality education in the state, reiterating the state government’s commitment to partnering with corporate organisations…
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No need for panic- NMDPRA says fuel supply stable nationwide
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has urged Nigerians to remain calm and refrain from panic buying of petroleum products, assuring that there is “adequate supply of petroleum products in the country, within the acceptable national sufficiency threshold during this peak demand period.” NMDPRA gave the assurance in a statement shared on its X on Thursday and…
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Mother tongue policy scrapped: English returns as teaching language in Nigerian schools
The Federal Government has reversed its 2022 National Language Policy, which stipulated that the language of instruction from early childhood to Primary Six should be the mother tongue or the language of the immediate community. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said English will now be the language of instruction in Nigerian schools from…
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