Education

FG Cancels Bernard Odoh’s Appointment As UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor

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Bernard Odoh UNIZIK

The Federal Ministry of Education has annulled the recent appointment of Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The University’s Governing Council, led by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, had previously announced Odoh’s appointment as the institution’s 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, following a selection process … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Govt Releases Funds To Settle NASU, SSANU Salary Arrears

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Tinubu Permanent Secretaries

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has disbursed funds to address the backlog of salaries owed to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Federal Universities, as well as benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. This financial intervention, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of … Read more

NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution

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NASU SSANU Strike FG

The Federal Government has appealed to the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to end their ongoing strike, which has forced public universities across Nigeria to shut down since Monday. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the outgoing Minister of State for Education, conveyed this appeal … Read more

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Abdulrahman Lekki Is Dead

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Abdulrahman Lekki

The Lagos State Scholarship Board is mourning the loss of its Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki, who passed away in the early hours of October 30, 2024. The office of the Lagos State Head of Service released a statement confirming his death, which occurred after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more

Student’s Death: Ogun Govt Shuts Down School, Suspends Staff

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Student’s Death Ogun School

The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, has closed Obada Grammar School in Idi-Emi, Obada, following the tragic death of Senior Secondary II student Monday Arijo, reportedly due to corporal punishment. The school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, has been suspended for previously permitting corporal punishment against state regulations, and the teacher involved in … Read more

FG Invites SSANU, NASU For Talks As Varsities Halt Operations Due To Strike

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SSANU

Federal universities across Nigeria closed on Monday as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) began an indefinite strike over withheld salaries. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is … Read more

Oko-Abe Community High School Nears Completion as Rep Wale Raji, Alli-Balogun Inspect Epe Schools

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Ekohotblog reports that the Oko-Abe Community High School, a key educational project funded by Rep. Wale Raji of Epe Federal Constituency, is now in its final stages and set for an official launch soon.   Recneltly, Rep Raji and Lagos State Commissioner for Education Hon. Tolani Alli-Balogun visited Oko-Abe Community Secondary School and Epe Grammar … Read more

Ogun Govt Suspends Teacher After Student Dies From 162 Frog Jumps, Flogging

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Ogun Student Dies Teacher

The Ogun State Government has suspended Amzadjo Elijah, a teacher at Obada Grammar School, after a student, Monday Arijo, reportedly died from complications following severe punishment. Arijo, a Senior Secondary School 2 student, allegedly endured 162 frog jumps and 24 strokes of the cane after commenting that the school used student funds to purchase a … Read more

NASU, SSANU Begins Indefinite Strike Monday Over Unpaid Salaries

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Strike SSANU NASU

Non-academic staff in Nigerian universities have commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024. This decision was made by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working … Read more

A New Dawn: Dr Tunji Alausa’s Appointment Sparks Hopes for Education Reform Across Nigeria

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It is no longer news that Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, former Minister of State for Health, has been appointed Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following a cabinet reshuffle led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that his appointment is part of President Tinubu’s strategic approach to strengthening key sectors within the government. … Read more

Student Bites Off Classmate’s Tongue Over Food Dispute in Umuahia

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A senior secondary school student, Amarachi Chibueze, has reportedly bitten off the tongue of another student during a quarrel at a federal government-owned school in Umuahia. The incident occurred on Friday over a dispute regarding food. Witnesses say that during the altercation, Amarachi grabbed her classmate, Adaeze, by the neck before biting off the outer … Read more

Ogun Student Collapses, Dies After Receiving 162 Lashes From Class Teacher

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Ogun Student Dies Teacher

A student from Obada Idi-Emi High School in Imeko Afon Local Government Area, Ogun State, identified as Ariyo, tragically died after reportedly receiving 162 strokes of the cane from a teacher over a broken dustbin. The incident, shared on social media by activist Adetoun, revealed that a teacher had instructed students not to damage a … Read more

Akogun Wale Raji Anomo Congratulates Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa on His Appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Education

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Otunba Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has congratulated Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa on his new appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Alausa, who previously served as the Minister of State for Health, was reassigned to his new role in a … Read more

Epe LGA Chairman Congratulates Dr Tunji Alausa on His Appointment as Minister of Education

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The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has congratulated Dr. Tunji Alausa on his appointment as the Minister of Education by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Alausa, who previously served as the Minister of State for Health, was on Wednesday redeployed to … Read more

JAMB Is The Largest ICT User Globally — Registrar Claims

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Illegal Admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has claimed that JAMB is the largest user of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the world, particularly for registration and examination purposes. Speaking at the 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference at the University of Lagos, Oloyede emphasized that no other … Read more

Out-of-school Children Pose Security Threat To Nigeria – Obasanjo

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Out-of-school Children

An erstwhile President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the growing number of out-of-school children in the country poses a great security risk for the nation in the future. He said that the over 20 million out of school children in Nigeria are only being prepared for recruitment into Boko Haram and banditry in the next … Read more

PHOTOS: VP Shettima Arrives Sweden for Two-Day Bilateral Trade Talks

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more

Reps Seeks To Establish Bola Tinubu University

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Tinubu Media Chat

The House of Representatives has passed the first reading of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, a specialized institution aimed at promoting the study and development of Nigerian languages and cultures. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other lawmakers, the bill seeks to create a university … Read more

House of Reps Honors Girl Child Day With 16-Year-Old Speaker

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Reps Girl 16-Year-Old Speaker

The House of Representatives marked the International Day of the Girl Child with a symbolic gesture on Thursday as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas handed over his seat to 16-year-old gender advocate, Isabel Anani, to preside over a special session. This annual event, observed globally on October 11 and declared by the United Nations, highlights the challenges … Read more

NUT Epe Honors Rep. Wale Raji for Supporting Education on World Teachers’ Day

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Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Epe Local Government Chapter, has honored Hon. Wale Raji, the Member representing Epe Federal Constituency, with a special award during the 2024 World Teachers’ Day celebration.   The event, held at the NUT Multipurpose Hall in Epe, celebrated the outstanding contributions of Hon. Wale Raji to … Read more

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