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9-3-4 Education Policy; Gov’t Abolishes Common Entrance Examination As Basis For Admission In Benue
From Lateef Taiwo Benue state government has disclosed that it has abolished common entrance examination as basis for admission into Junior Secondary School, JSS1. Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr, Frederick Ikyaan, announced this in Makurdi, after a meeting with stakeholders to intimate them on the new policy in education. According to Dr, Ikyaan,…
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“Yahaya Bello’s Brush with the Law: A Tale of Government Rascality”
By Milcah Tanimu The recent standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello has spotlighted a concerning trend of governmental rascality. In a democracy, such behavior is incongruous with the esteemed positions held by public officials. The EFCC’s pursuit of Bello, stemming from allegations of misappropriating…
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Kwara NSCDC nabs 19-year-old boy for allegedly raping a minor
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 19-year-old boy, Jamiu Akande,for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl at Pakata Area in Ilorin. A statement by the spokesperson of the NSCDC, ASC Ayoola Michael Shola, said: “On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, at approximately 20:30hrs,…
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Kwara open for collaborations to process solid minerals locally: Gov AbdulRazaq
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reiterated that his administration is always open for partnerships and engagements that attract investments and pave the way for local processing of solid minerals in the state. He also said that the government is committed to making the ease of doing business a major selling…
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‘Yoruba Nation Agitators’ Actions Deemed Terrorism by South-West Governors, Police, and Stakeholders
Following a protest at a government building in the South-West, individuals described as Yoruba Nation agitators were strategically positioned within the premises. Several of these agitators were subsequently apprehended by security forces. The breach of the government building reportedly occurred after Ms. Modupe Abiola Onitiri, purportedly the wife of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola,…
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Area Councils Policing: Wike Gives Out 100 Motorcycles To Security Agencies,Vigilance Groups.
From Lateef Taiwo In a bid to combat crime within the rural communities of the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has empowered security agencies to ensure their including vigilance groups with no fewer than 100 motorcycles for an improved rural policing. Wike, while making the presentation in Abuja on Monday, specifically…
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FUHSO Set To Unlock Secrets Of Lassa FeverFrom Lateef Taiwo
Worried by numerous death cases of Lassa Fever particularly in Benue State and other parts of the country,the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, FUHSO has disclosed that it has embarked on a ground breaking research to unlock the secrets of Lassa Fever, following confirmation of over 5,295 suspected cases, 806 confirmed cases and 150…
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A’Ibom begins upward review of pensions
By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government has began the process of upward review of pensions for pensioners who retired before 2012. It has also ordered for a comprehensive audit report on the state owned Ibom Power Company Limited to enable it perform optimally. A statement by Information Commissioner, Comrade Ini Ememobong made available to…
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“Joshua’s Next Opponent Speculation”
Furthermore, it’s mentioned that a fight between Dubois and Hrgovic could potentially take place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s undisputed clash in Saudi Arabia on June 1. Additionally, there are rumors of a big heavyweight fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang on the same card. There’s some disagreement between Eddie…
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Lagos Govt Pushes For Special Status, To Legislate 37 LCDAs
The Lagos State Government has expressed its determination to push for a ‘special status’ for the state in the ongoing constitution review.The state government has also resolved to explore all avenues to reintroduce the issue of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the ongoing Constitutional Review process, to legislate the Council Development Areas.This…