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FG suspends King’s College concession, orders talks with old boys
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the concession arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, with the school’s old boys’ association for two weeks. The decision followed an emergency meeting between the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and labour unions at the ministry on Wednesday. The meeting also resolved that all industrial action over the concession arrangement should be suspended…
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JUST IN: Ondo govt releases 2026 BECE results
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has released the results of the 2025/2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, with 60,184 out of 60,942 candidates declared successful. The results were released by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology following the examination conducted across the 18 local government areas of the state. Speaking on the development, the Permanent Secretary of the…
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Ekiti varsity spends N4.88bn on pensions, gratuities in five years
By Boye Oyeyemi The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, says it has spent N4.88 billion on pension and gratuity obligations between 2021 and 2026. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Omojola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday, following a protest by some pensioners over unpaid benefits. Omojola said the university currently owed retirees their…
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NIJAA unveils global directory to reunite alumni
By Olatomiwa Osho The Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) has launched a global Alumni Directory to reconnect more than 10,000 Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) graduates and build a stronger, data-driven network. NIJAA President Muyiwa Akintunde said the directory would provide a reliable database of alumni, their professions and locations to support networking, welfare, mentorship and access to…
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Ondo students give Aiyedatiwa 14 days to resolve ongoing strike
By Boye Oyeyemi Students of state-owned universities in Ondo State have given Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa 14 days to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with university workers or face renewed protests. The ultimatum was issued on Monday by the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee, Ondo State, after students suspended a planned demonstration in Akure following an intervention by…
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NANS mobilises Ondo students for protest over prolonged strikes
By Boye Oyeyemi The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council, Ondo Axis, has mobilised students across the state for a peaceful protest on Monday, September 14, over prolonged industrial actions disrupting academic activities in tertiary institutions. The students’ body announced the planned protest in a statement signed by its Chairman, Adekanye Mayomi A., and General Secretary, Oladele Oluwafemi…
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Ondo police deploy School Protection Squad as students resume
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state as schools reopen for the new academic session, with the measure aimed at safeguarding students, teachers and other members of the school community. The command said the squad had been strategically deployed around schools to provide security coverage and ensure a swift response…
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Osun govt challenges ASUU claims on UNIOSUN governance, salary agreement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has rejected claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and the governance of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said UNIOSUN had implemented the agreement even…
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LASG seeks stronger partnership with voluntary organisations to promote discipline in schools
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has called for stronger coordination and collaboration with voluntary uniform organisations in public schools to promote discipline, leadership, integrity and positive values among students. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, made the call during an interactive session with representatives of the five approved voluntary uniform organisations operating…
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Elizade University targets financial independence, plans medical programme
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, has inaugurated its fourth governing council, with self-reliance, stronger partnerships and academic expansion identified as key priorities for the institution. At the ceremony held at the university’s council chamber, Mr Ademola Adebise, former group managing director of Wema Bank Plc, was announced as the new chairman and pro-chancellor. Founder and Visitor, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, OON,…
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