Education
WAEC registration fee increased by 29%, as agency withholds results of ‘indebted’ states’ candidates
The body in charge of conducting West African Examination Council (WAEC) has increased the registration fee for its examination from N13,950 to N18,000. The news about the increment was made by WAEC made during the announcement of the release of the 2021 May/June diet of the SSCE on Monday in Lagos. Similarly, the examination body has …
Lagos state government closes down indefinitely Dowen College over Oromoni’s death.
Following the death of one Sylvester Oromoni a student of Dowen College Lagos, the state government has ordered the indefinite closure of the school over the controversy trailing the death. The 12-year-old was alleged to have been ‘ tortured by “some senior colleagues” for refusing to join a cult group. The student’s father, who bears the …
Student kills teacher with blows in Delta state.
Erimu School, Abraka, Delta State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a school teacher Ezeugo Joseph, after he was beaten to death by one of his students on Thursday. In a story monitored on Peoples Gazette, it was gathered that the SS3 student, whose name was given as Micheal Ogbeise attacked the …
Dowen College closes school temporarily as family moves to protest student’s death
Following the controversy that has trailed the death of a Dowen College student, sylvester Oromoni in Lagos, the school has shut down temporarily. In a video that went viral, it was rumored that the late student, aged 12, was reportedly attacked by “some of his senior colleagues” for refusing to join a cult group. In …
Education Commissioner Receives Winners of Y2021 Presidents Teachers and Schools Excellence Award
A public-school teacher in Lagos State, Mrs Agnes Elusakin has described the gesture of Governor Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to fulfil his promise of a house gift to outstanding teachers as a life transforming act. Appreciating the State Government on Tuesday at the presentation of a two bedroom and 3-bedroom flats, Mrs. Iyabo Elusakin described Governor …
Wife of Lagos commissioner, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello appointed as new LASU VC
Following the expiration of tenure of Olanrewaju Fagbohun on the 11th of January 2021, the Lagos state government has appointed Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello as the ninth substantive vice-chancellor (VC) of the Lagos State University (LASU). It would be recalled that the Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had in January cancelled a previous appointment procedure, following petitions from different quarters. Subsequently, …
I WON’T INTERFERE IN LASU VC APPOINTMENT PROCESS – SANWO-OLU
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said he would not interfere with the ongoing selection process that would lead to the appointment of the substantive Vice Chancellor of the state-owned Lagos State University (LASU). The Governor said he does not have personal interest in who becomes the next Vice Chancellor of LASU and …
UNICAL lecturers allegedly ‘conduct exams in hotels’ -Report.
Investigation is ongoing in a Nigerian university over allegations that some of its lecturers have been conducting examinations for students in hotels. In a memo issued by The University of Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria’s South-south, on August 10, the school says it was launching an investigation into allegations that its lecturers had resorted …
BREAKING: NECO appoints new acting registrar
Following the death of Godswill Obioma, the substantive registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), the examination body has appointed the director of special duties, Ebikibina Ogborodi, as an acting registrar. The new appointment was contained in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon and signed by the head, information and public relations division of the examination …
Lagos takes campaign against drug abuse and cultism to schools.
In a bid to rid the society of drug abuse and cultism and also create a better future for the youth, the Lagos state government through the Special Adviser Office of Civic Engagement, Lagos, Princess Aderemi Adebowale has embarked on a sensitization programme aimed at educating students on the effect of drug abuse and cultism. …