Warning issued by Oyo State Board regarding unauthorized fees collection by teachers
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Warning issued by Oyo State Board regarding unauthorized fees collection by teachers

Teachers in Oyo State have been cautioned by the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, against collecting illegal levies in public schools. Adeniran stated that any staff member found engaging in this practice would face consequences. Recent reports have revealed that certain teachers were forcing pupils to pay for the ongoing second term unified promotion examination in public primary schools. During the monitoring of the examination exercise in Ibadan, the state capital, Adeniran emphasized that the current government has taken the responsibility of printing question-and-answer sheets for the unified examination exercise since its inception. He further highlighted that the government has ensured strict adherence to ...
Oyo State Set to Penalize Teachers for Unlawful Fees Collection
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Oyo State Set to Penalize Teachers for Unlawful Fees Collection

Teachers in Oyo State have been cautioned by the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, against collecting unauthorized fees in public schools. Adeniran stated that any staff member caught engaging in such behavior would face disciplinary action. The warning comes following reports that some teachers were coercing students to pay for the ongoing second-term unified promotion examination in public primary schools. While monitoring the examination exercise in Ibadan, the state capital, Adeniran emphasized that the current administration has been responsible for producing question-and-answer sheets for the unified examination exercise since its inception. He highlighted that the government has ensured that all schools in the stat...
Change in Heart: Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff backs down on legal threat against Gani Adams
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Change in Heart: Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff backs down on legal threat against Gani Adams

Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has decided to withdraw the threat of legal action against Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. In a letter dated Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Ayinde's lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), addressed Adams' lawyers at OKC Attorneys, indicating that Ayinde has taken into account Adams' response to their previous correspondence regarding the matter. NewsNow previously reported that Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, and Ayinde had threatened legal action against Adams for accusing them of scheming an assassination. Both Igboho and Ayinde, through their legal representatives, demanded a retraction of the alleged assassination accusations or else they woul...
Hail to Tinubu on His 72nd Birthday from Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, and Others
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Hail to Tinubu on His 72nd Birthday from Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, and Others

President Buhari wished President Bola Tinubu a happy 72nd birthday on Friday, March 29, 2024, praising Tinubu for his ongoing efforts to address the nation's challenges and sending well wishes for the day. Buhari's message was relayed through a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled 'Former President Buhari greets Tinubu on his 72nd birthday.' Tinubu had requested a low-key celebration, citing recent incidents of violence in Delta State and the prevailing insecurity across the country. The Presidency, represented by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the reasons behind the subdued celebration. They highli...
Changes in Capital Requirements by CBN Spark Potential Mergers Among Nigerian Banks
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Changes in Capital Requirements by CBN Spark Potential Mergers Among Nigerian Banks

With an increase in minimum capital requirements for banks set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the likelihood of bank mergers looms on the horizon. A circular signed by Haruna Mustafa, the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department at CBN, revealed this update and was distributed to all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks. Commercial banks with international authorization now have a minimum capital base set at N500 billion, up from N50 billion in 2005, according to the directive from the CBN. Similarly, the new minimum capital requirements established by the CBN are as follows: National Spread Banks (N200 billion), Regional Banks (N50 billion), Merchant Banks (N50 billion), National Non-Interest Banks (N20 billion), and Regional Non-Interest Banks (N10 b...
The Falcons are up next for us – Banyana goalkeeper
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The Falcons are up next for us – Banyana goalkeeper

Acknowledging the challenge of facing the Super Falcons, Banyana Banyana's goalkeeper, Kaylin Swart, expressed readiness for their crucial final Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers against their long-standing rivals. The rivalry between the two teams has intensified over the years, with both being regarded as powerhouses in Africa. However, South Africa has emerged victorious in recent encounters. Having triumphed in their last two meetings - the 2022 Women’s Afcon in Morocco and the 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup on Nigerian soil, tournaments which Banyana eventually won - Swart emphasized the toughness of playing in Nigeria but conveyed confidence in their preparation. Expressing her thoughts, Swart commented, "Nigeria is always a formidable opponent, but we have ...
Lagos SWAN and WCFL Form Football Partnership
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Lagos SWAN and WCFL Form Football Partnership

A collaboration agreement was established between the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos State chapter) and the White Collar Football League, with the aim of creating a positive impact on society, as reported by NewsNow. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Dave Jones, President of White Collar Football Management, Debo Oshundun - Chairman of Lagos SWAN, and Oba Moroof Amodu-Tijani Oluwa, the Olu of Iwa and Apapa Kingdom. The signing ceremony took place at the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government secretariat in Ajegunle, Lagos. With this partnership, the White Collar Football League is set to commence with 32 teams, both male and female, at the New Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos. Jones emphasized that the collaboration signifies a joint dedic...
Sunday Oliseh Challenges Recruitment Process, Denies Submitting Application
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Sunday Oliseh Challenges Recruitment Process, Denies Submitting Application

Sunday Oliseh, a former Super Eagles captain and coach, has refuted claims of applying for the available coaching position in the national team and raised concerns about the application procedure, as reported by NewsNow. The Nigeria Football Federation, on March 8, announced the vacancy for the role of the Eagles’ head coach after the departure of Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro, who guided the team to a second-place finish in the recent Africa Cup of Nations held in February. In an official announcement on their website, the federation invited applications with a deadline of March 13, specifying that the potential Eagles coach "must possess proven experience at the top tier of football." Reports suggest that over 50 coaches have been shortlisted for the vac...
The House of Representatives’ Initiative to Retrieve College Helicopters from Private Individuals
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The House of Representatives’ Initiative to Retrieve College Helicopters from Private Individuals

A commitment has been made by the House of Representatives to reclaim two helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB and Bell M2061-L4, that were previously owned by the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State but were sold to individuals. During an investigative session in Abuja on Thursday, Ademorin Kuye, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, declared the House's determination to restore these helicopters to the college's possession. Kuye raised concerns regarding the sale of the helicopters to private buyers, leaving the college without helicopters for training purposes. Questions were raised by the committee about the procedure followed in the sale of the helicopters, especially since security agencies such as the Ni...
213 Terrorists Eliminated by Military as Court Releases 312 Boko Haram Suspects
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213 Terrorists Eliminated by Military as Court Releases 312 Boko Haram Suspects

A total of 312 suspected terrorists arrested by the military were ordered to be released by the Federal High Court in Borno due to insufficient evidence against them. Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters announced on Thursday that in various operations nationwide over the span of a week, 121 terrorists were neutralized, 253 were captured, and 244 kidnapped hostages were rescued. During a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, made these revelations. He confirmed that the military would adhere to the court's directive to release the suspected terrorists to the state government. Buba stated, “A total of 312 s...