Education
Makinde Declares NYSC Orientation Open, Charges Corps Members to Embrace Service with Patriotism
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course in Iseyin, calling on newly deployed corps members to embrace the values of discipline, dedication, and patriotism throughout their service year. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp […]
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New NYSC Oyo Coordinator Assumes Office as Odoba Bows Out Gracefully
A new chapter has begun in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Oyo State, as Mr. Kayode Ola Peters officially assumed duties as the new State Coordinator, succeeding Comrade Odoba Abel Oche, who has completed his tenure. The formal handover ceremony, held at the NYSC Secretariat in Ibadan, was marked with heartfelt tributes and expressions […]
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Makinde Reaffirms Support for Students, Urges Focus During FOSSU Solidarity Visit
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting students’ education, describing such investments as a rightful use of the state’s commonwealth. The governor gave this assurance earlier today while receiving members of the Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), who staged a solidarity walk to the state Secretariat in […]
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NYSC Oyo State Coordinator Urges Corps Members to Embrace Service, Discipline as 2025 Batch A Stream I Orientation Ends
The 2025 Batch A Stream I orientation course for corps members deployed to Oyo State officially came to a close today at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Iseyin, with a strong call for discipline, patriotism, and community engagement. Delivering his address at the closing ceremony, the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps […]
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ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna as New President Amid Tensions Over Allowances, Brain Drain
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist and Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, as its new president. Piwuna succeeds Professor Victor Osodeke, a soil science expert from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. The leadership transition was confirmed during ASUU’s […]
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Over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in 2025 UTME – JAMB
Over 1.5 million out of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination scored below 200 in the just-concluded exam. This was revealed in the statistical analysis of 2025 UTME result released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday. The statistics indicated that only 420,415 candidates scored above […]
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FG directs WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT for exams 2026
The Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council to adopt full Computer-Based Testing for all their examinations by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the monitoring of the ongoing exams alongside JAMB officials, in Bwari on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde Welcomes 2025 Batch ‘A’ Corps Members, Declares NYSC Orientation Open in Oyo State
The Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, today officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream 1) Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ogbakuta, Iseyin. Addressing the newly deployed corps members, Governor Makinde extended a warm welcome on behalf of the government and […]
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FG Assures Corps Members of Backlog Payment for Delayed ₦77,000 Allowance
After months of delay, the Federal Government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that they will receive the backlog of their new ₦77,000 monthly allowance. The allowance, which was increased from ₦33,000 in September 2024, has yet to be implemented despite multiple promises. However, the government has now confirmed that corps […]
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Lead City University Celebrates 20 Years, Seeks Equal Government Support for Private Institutions
Lead City University (LCU) has marked its 20th anniversary with a renewed call for the federal government to extend the same benefits given to public universities to private institutions. At a world press conference held today to kick off a weeklong celebration, LCU’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, who also chairs the Committee of Vice-Chancellors […]
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Oyo govt begins payment of bursary awards to students
The Oyo State Government has begun the payment of bursary awards to students of Oyo State extraction in Law Schools, Medical Schools, Aviation Schools and final year students of universities and HND across the country. The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were drawn from a pool of about 3,000 registrants, having met the criteria set for […]
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NDLEA Warns Students Against Drug Abuse as Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, Matriculates 406 Students
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to students about the dangers of drug abuse, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive measures. Speaking at the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony of 406 students at the Federal Cooperative College, Eleyele, Ibadan, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics (ASN 1), George Tosin Ogungbemiro, highlighted the […]
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Aged Man Register To Write UTME
A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, said he did sofulfilfill his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31. Last week, JAMB […]
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Oyo State NYSC Coordinator Urges Corps Members to Uphold Discipline, Community Service
The closing ceremony for the 2024 Batch “C” (Stream II) Orientation Course held at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State, was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, who was represented at the event. The State Coordinator, Mr. Odoba Abel Oche, welcomed all attendees and highlighted the importance of the orientation […]
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Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Commissions New Classrooms to Enhance Education in Akinyele Local Government
In a significant move to enhance educational infrastructure, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, has commissioned a new block of three classrooms at Sagbe Community Primary School in Sagbe Moniya, Ibadan. This initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to providing quality education to the residents of Akinyele Local Government. Speaking at the […]
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7 Best Colours to Wear in the Sun for Comfort and Style
By Temidayo Aboderin As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, knowing what to wear becomes essential for staying cool and comfortable. The colors you choose can make a significant difference in how you feel under the scorching sun. From keeping cool to looking stylish, here are the seven best colors to wear when you’re […]
Read MoreAssurance Imperial Nursing Home offer solutions to aging in Nigeria.
…Elders Support Worker, Care Home, Home Caregiver and Caregiver Training An Ibadan-based Elders Care Advocate, Assurance Imperial Home is one of the best home care and care homes for all in need of elderly care. Located at the popular Osuntokun Avenue, Bodija and Bashorun Estate, Akobo, in the ancient city of Ibadan, the care home […]
Read MoreOyo Corps Members Encouraged to Embrace Service, Skills, Community Development
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has encouraged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to embrace service, skills development, and community engagement. Governor Makinde gave the remark during the closing ceremony of the orientation programme of 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ogbakuta, […]
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Sanwo-Olu Gifts N100,000 Each To Lagos Batch B, Stream One Corps Members
Governor Sanwo-Olu is calling on the corps members to make positive impacts in their communities. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has gifted N100,000 each to the 2024 Batch B, Stream 1 corps members posted to the state. Sanwo-Olu made the promise when he visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in the lyana […]
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Makinde stresses importance of national unity to corps members
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has emphasised the importance of national unity in the National Youth Service Corps, highlighting the crucial role of the scheme in fostering a strong sense of cohesion among young people from different regions. He made the remark, during the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 […]
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