The federal government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has commenced moves towards the teaching of mathematics subjects in Yoruba. To achieve this, the institute said it has taken a bold step towards revolutionising math education in the country by hosting a pioneering 2-day training on teaching mathematics using the Yoruba indigenous language and early grade mathematics. NIEPA’s Media Officer, Bodunde Tenabe, said in a statement that the training brought together renowned experts Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, Dr. Sulaymon Mohammad Raji, Dr. Tolu Omiyale, and Folajogun Akinkuowo, who delivered insightful sessions on various topics, which included a…
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On the occasion of Fola Oyekunle’s birthday, Balogun Seye Famojuro has shared a heartfelt message celebrating the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde. In his congratulatory message, Famojuro thanked Fola Oyekunle for his friendship, fundamental decency, and his incredible acts of service. He expressed hope that the good Lord would continue to bless Oyekunle with many more years of excellent health and sound mind, concluding with wishes for the divine fulfillment of Oyekunle’s heart’s desires, and the rewarding of his labor of love.
Some staff members of the Nigerian Ministry of Women Affairs were seen in a viral video celebrating the removal of their former principal, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, following her dismissal by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, News360 Nigeria reports. Ohanenye was one of the ministers relieved of their duties, with the presidency announcing that she would be immediately replaced by Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, a former Minister of State for Police Affairs. A viral video shared on X by Theo Abu captured ministry employees singing and dancing to celebrate Ohanenye’s exit. The video followed allegations of N1.5 billion in diverted funds for capital projects under her…
As the scheduled November 16 Governorship election approaches in Ondo State , PDP had an electrifying display of political strength and people’s power as the PDP Campaign Train stormed Akoko North-West and Akoko North-East Local Government Areas yesterday. Leading the charge was the Governor of Oyo State and the South West leader of the party, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde with the Governorship Candidate , H E (Barr.) Agboola Alfred Ajayi, alongside his running mate, Hon. Festus Akingbaso (FessyWest). The duo, accompanied by high-ranking party stakeholders, were met with an overwhelming reception that signals a turning point in the political…
In a significant move to bolster the security and safety of educational facilities, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, has officially kickstart the “Light Up Our Schools” initiative at Ifesowapo Community High School, Wofun. The launch of the initiative occurred during an inter-house sports event by the high school on Wednesday. The initiative was initially announced by Chairman Kamorudeen a few weeks ago during the commissioning of new classroom blocks facilitated by Rep. Akinmoyede Olafisoye in Lalupon. The program aims to install reliable night lighting solutions across schools in the local government area, addressing pressing safety concerns…
The Presidency has made some clarification regarding President Bola Tinubu’s reshuffling of his cabinet. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said ministers were not sacked but discharged. Speaking with TVC, Onanuga said the term “sacked” does not accurately describe their departure. “Ministers were not sacked; they were discharged,” he said. Seven ministers were shown the way out while seven were appointed as Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The cabinet reshuffle, announced on Wednesday, affected Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth…
President Bola Tinubu, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, announced the scrapping of the Ministries of Niger Delta Development and Sports. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. A new Ministry of Regional Development will replace the Niger Delta Ministry, overseeing regional development commissions such as the Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission. Additionally, the National Sports Commission will now assume the functions previously held by the Ministry of Sports, and the…
The Federal Government has stopped export of locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas. The measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo, said “Short Term Solution: With effect from November 1, 2024, NNPCL and LPG producers are to stop exporting LPG produced in-country, or import equivalent volumes of LPG exported at cost reflective prices.” Ekpo convened a meeting in Abuja with stakeholders to address the skyrocketing price and its attendant hardship on Nigerians. This was contained in a statement by spokesman…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike , has issued an ultimatum to street beggars in Abuja, directing them to vacate the city by Sunday night. Minister Wike expressed concerns over the increasing number of beggars, stating that criminals have infiltrated their ranks, thereby compromising the security of the city. To address this issue, Wike has ordered street beggars to leave the city by the stipulated deadline. Failure to comply will result in security strict measures. In his words, “I n terms of security, let me say it clearly now. We have declared war. Abuja is returning to beggars’ city.…
President Bola Tinubu has told Nigerian motorists to either buy petrol at N1000 or the compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200. The President said this during a meeting with the company’s executive on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. He also praised NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). During the meeting, President Tinubu acknowledged NIPCO’s role as a critical player in enhancing the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel. He noted that such investments aligned with his administration’s energy security and economic diversification strategy. The President…