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The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state.The program is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017.During the second edition of the program, held at Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, ₦39,750,000 was awarded to 159 beneficiaries from nine tertiary institutions in the state.Additionally, the foundation provided ₦14,700,000 to 294 primary school pupils and ₦36,600,000 to 366 secondary school students across the local government areas…

Barely 48 hours after he announced planned construction of certain roads and schools in Ikorodu, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Monday inspected the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sport Centre which is currently under construction at Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The impressive facility is being built on a sprawling 6,000 square metre prime land, along the road leading to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki. The 350 seater capacity sport facility, consists of standard football pitch , with a basketball court and indoor games (Table tennis and Snooker), changing room facility and…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday handed down an indefinite suspension to the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The suspension is with immediate effect.Sitting at plenary, the lawmakers resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs.The House further instructed the management of the council, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise the authority of the vice chairman and accord him all the support to make him work effectively.The chairman was suspended in a unanimous vote by the lawmakers over an alleged non-compliance, defiance…

The Platform for Educators and Private Owners of Schools (PEPSO) joined the global community to celebrate International Teachers’ Day with a series of grand events. The organization honored its dedicated teachers with a variety of activities including a march-past, games like “Pick the Balls,” and lively dance performances.During her address to the teachers, Dr. Comfort Otegbeye, National President of PEPSO, Lagos State Chapter, emphasized the pivotal role of education in shaping the world. “Education is the bedrock of the world. We are changemakers, and we are here to explore and transform the world,” she declared. Dr. Otegbeye encouraged teachers within…

Union Bank of Nigeria, in continuation of its on-going efforts to improve the standard of Nigerian education, has partnered with Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina malt drink, as the official financial sponsor of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award.The bank is supporting this year’s anniversary edition, themed ‘A decade of inspiring excellence in teaching’, as part of its corporate strategy and vision to improve three core aspects of education in Nigeria: improving access, improving quality, and optimising learning outcomes through cross-industry partnerships.Union Bank, an advocate dedicated to ensuring the bright educational future of Nigerian youngsters,…

The Northern Patriots has congratulated Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi on being named the Best Nigerian Legislator at the Democratic Heroes Award Africa 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Bichi’s exceptional leadership, commitment to his constituents’ welfare, and dedication to Nigeria’s development.In a statement signed by Mallam Adamu Mohammed and Dr. Innocent Audu, the group said Bichi’s plp leadership style is characterized by inclusivity, empathy, and a deep understanding of his people’s needs. As Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the group said he has demonstrated exemplary leadership, ensuring his constituents’ needs are reflected in the national budget.The group said his…

By Adeyemi Obadimu The highly anticipated finale of Big Brother Naija Season 9 has come to a thrilling conclusion, with KellyRae emerging as the deserving winner of the popular reality show. After weeks of intense competition, strategic gameplay, and emotional moments, KellyRae has secured victory with an impressive 35.95 percent of the final vote.Throughout the season, KellyRae captivated viewers with her charm, intelligence, and undeniable wit. Her ability to form strong alliances, navigate tricky social dynamics, and remain true to herself made her a standout contestant from the start.In a nail-biting final showdown, KellyRae faced off against the formidable Wanni,…

. Pronounces Monday as work-free day for teachersOgun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state.The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu; and Yewa College, Ilaro.The governor also approved Monday, October 6, 2024, as a work-free day to enable teachers to celebrate the day.Governor Abiodun made the announcement at this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.The governor also announced the absorption of 1,000 OgunTeach scheme interns into…

Polaris Bank Limited has collaborated with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on environmental conservation through a tree planting initiative.This was disclosed during a courtesy visit to the UI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, by representatives of Polaris Bank Ltd and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).During the visit, Polaris Executive Director, Corporate & Investment Banking, Abimbola Ozomah, mentioned that the initiative is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility efforts.Ozomah explained that the initiative stemmed from the bank’s desire to continuously contribute positively to the environment and communities, as well as to commemorate World…

Top business partners of foremost digital solutions company, Globacom, were on Thursday celebrated at the 2024 Glo Partners Reward Night where the company presented them millions of naira in appreciation of their support, whilst looking forward to a more mutually beneficial partnership in the future. Those honoured with special packages for performances in delivering on their mandate were the top-performing partners who met the established thresholds of deliverables at the national level and across all the regions. Seventy-One partners comprising two broad categories, received millions of naira in prizes. While Category 1 comprised 22 Activation Award winners and 33 Divisional…