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Oyo govt set to adopt technology-based teaching, learning in public schools

The Oyo State Government is set to adopt the use of technology-based teaching and learning methods for teachers and students in public primary and secondary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu made this known at the Innovation Africa 2023 Africa’s Official Ministerial Summit held at Kigali, Rwanda….

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Oyo Govt. Promises To Safeguard Rights Of Children With Special Needs

The Oyo State government has said no child will be denied his/ her basic right under the provisions of the law, no matter the age, gender, mental or psychological health. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Hon. (Mrs) Toyin Balogun stated this at the Center For Early Development, Learning And Care (CEDLAC) at…

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Address growing political tension in Kano State, South-West Arewa Coalition urges Tinubu

The Coalition of Arewa Forums in South-West on Wednesday in Ibadan called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing political tension in Kano State before it degenerates. The Forums made the call during a public gathering they organised to discuss issues facing Nigeria, but they later addressed newsmen at the end of the…

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Oyo State NASS caucus meets with APC National Chairman in unity efforts

As part of efforts to foster cohesion and promote unity among members of APC in Oyo State, the State National Assembly caucus on Wednesday, visited the national leadership of the party in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Akeem Abas, the Special Adviser on Media to Sen. Sharafadeen Alli and made…

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Victims of Kaduna village bombing get mass burial

Survivors of the incident recounted that the military bombed them twice.While flying over the community to flush out terrorists on Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Nigerian Army mistakenly dropped bombs on the villagers during a religious celebration. The army has claimed responsibility for the tragedy as the incident continues to attract more condemnation across the…

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Soun of Ogbomoso’s coronation kicked off with N150m empowerment programme

An empowerment programme involving the distribution of items and cash worth N150 million will kick off activities of the official coronation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye. Chairman of the coronation’s Central Planning Committee, Prof. Adesola Adepoju, disclosed this during a news conference to roll out the programme of events at the…

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World AIDS day: Oyo sensitizes residents on need not to stigmatize patients

The Oyo State Government has called on residents of the state not to stigmatise people living with HIV/AIDS, noting that the government would not hesitate to take action against individuals, groups, employers or anyone caught in such act in accordance with the provisions of the State’ anti-HIV/AIDS stigmatisation laws. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr…

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Rep Committee embarks on comprehensive oversight of nation’s refineries and modular facilities

In a recent interactive session with key stakeholders in the Oil and Gas Sector, the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), has resolved to conduct thorough inspections of all refineries in Nigeria, including modular refineries, aligning with the core mandate of the committee. Chairing the meeting, Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, the Chairman of…

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UBEC Digitalizes Conduct of Quality Assurance Evaluation In Schools

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has simplified the process of quality assurance evaluation in public primary and junior schools across Nigeria by adopting a digitalized approach to the exercise called ‘UBECOLLECT.’ This was revealed over the weekend by the Acting Director, Quality Assurance Department of UBEC, Mr. Alabi Baba Asaju at Ibadan during his…

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Skokesta Development Initiatives founder wins peace award

The founder, Skokesta Development Initiatives Amb. Shoyebi Abiodun, has won the award of the World Institute of Peace and would be honoured as ‘World Icon of Peace’ come 6th December 2023. Amb. Abiodun would be conferred at the upcoming International Peace Conference and Award, Nigeria 2023, at the Nigerian Army Resource Center, Abuja. Shokesta Development…

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