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We Condemn Government’s Decision To Ban Under-18 Students From WAEC, NECO Exams - NUT Nigeria teachers under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Teachers have condemned the Federal Government’s decision to ban under-18 candidates from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council. It would be recalled that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Monday that the Nigerian government had instituted a new age policy for secondary school leaving examinations, setting the minimum age at 18. He had said the directive also affected the West African Examinations Council, which administers the WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council responsible for the SSCE. It was also revealed that to undertake the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, overseen by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, a candidate will have to be 18-years of age. However, the Secretary-General, NUT, Dr Mike Ene, in an interview with...

IBN By-Election: Hon Akintunde Adeyemo 'Socrates' Announces Bid For Ibadan North Federal Constituency Seat, Vows To Deliver Quality Representation ● Former Council Vice Chairman Submits Letter of Intent, Sets Stage for Vibrant Campaign Honourable Monsuru Akintunde Adeyemo (Socrates), a former Vice Chairman of the Aare Latosa Local Council in Oyo State, has officially announced his bid for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. The former student union leader and pro-people politician, Socrates, wrote:" •41 Days of Fidau, 8 Day of Remembrance : Tribute to Prince Olaide Akinremi and Barr Isaac Omodewu As I Offer Myself to Serve Our People First and foremost, once again, I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of our esteemed Federal Representative, Prince Musiliu Olaide Akinremi, popularly known as Jagaban and valued Oyo APC Chairman, Barr. Isaac Omodewu. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant them eternal rest in Al-Janat Firdaus and provide us all wit...

Omodewu's Death: A Call for Genuine Reconciliation Among Progressive Leaders in Oyo State APC By || MHR Hopeful, Alalade The recent passing of Oyo State APC Chairman, Omodewu, has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape, especially in the Peacesetter state. As the party mourns the loss of a dedicated and visionary leader, his death should serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of unity, love, and genuine reconciliation within Oyo APC. It is a signal for genuine reconciliation among progressive leaders and faithful members of the party in Oyo State and a call to complement the late chairman's efforts in rebuilding the party for future victories.  Late Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu's leadership was marked by his tireless efforts to unify the party and promote progressive ideals in order to integrate the real dividends of democracy in the governance of the state. His passing leaves a void but also presents an opportunity for the progressive leaders and mem...