Monthly Archives: November 2024

NECO Examiners Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Entitlements

By Oyedunmola Olakunle Examiners who were engaged by the National Examinations Council (NECO) to mark the 2024 examination papers have threatened to launch a nationwide protest over the non-payment of their entitlements. The aggrieved examiners, who completed their assignments months ago, have reportedly started mobilising their colleagues across the country …

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Ondo Poll: Police, NSCDC Deploys 28,239 Personnels as IGP bars Amotekun, Vigilante

By Olumide Olusegun As the November 16, 2024, Ondo State Governorship Election approaches, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive barring state-backed security outfits such as the Amotekun Corps and Vigilante Corps from participating in the election process. This decision comes as part of efforts to ensure …

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UI Urges Researchers to Drive Development with Innovation

By Deborah Odekola The University of Ibadan (UI) has called on researchers to transform their findings into innovative solutions that contribute directly to societal development. This message was delivered by Professor Peter O. Olapegba, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration, at the opening of the University’s Research and Development Fair (UI-Town …

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Kwara Gov Pledges Increased Funding for Healthcare, Education

By Alimi Micheal Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced plans to ramp up investment in the state’s primary healthcare facilities as well as in education at the basic, secondary, and tertiary levels. The Governor made the announcement on Saturday during his attendance at the 13th Igbomina Day celebration held …

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