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May 29: Dafinone commends Tinubu, says it has been tough, but Nigeria is on the right path
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatoral District, Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his first anniversary in office, saying that though the journey has been tough, Nigeria is on the right path to economic recovery. Senator Dafinone in a press release to mark President Tinubu’s one year in office commended Mr President for some of the bold steps taken by his administration to redirect the nation’s economy to the path of growth and development. While calling on Nigerians to remain steadfast in the face of economic hardship, the Delta Central lawmaker said that some of the pains being experienced will give way to nation’s gain if citizens will continue to support Mr President and his Renewed Hope Agenda. The press statement reads: “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, on behalf of the great people of Urhobo Nation, extend my heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on the successful completion of his first year in office. This milestone marks a significant chapter in our nation’s journey towards prosperity and development. “In the past year, President Tinubu has demonstrated unwavering commitment to steering our country towards a path of economic recovery and sustainable growth. Despite the formidable challenges we have faced, his leadership has been a beacon of hope and resilience for all Nigerians. “I call on every citizen to continue to support President Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda. Our collective efforts and unity are crucial as we navigate through these trying times. It is only through our combined dedication and resolve that we can overcome obstacles and achieve the great potential that Nigeria holds. “While the journey so far has been tough, it is important to recognize that we are on the right path.
The foundations laid by President Tinubu’s government are paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future. Economic recovery is within our reach, and together, we can turn our aspirations into reality. “Let us remain steadfast in our support for the President and his vision for our nation.
By doing so, we contribute to the stability, progress, and success of Nigeria. “Once again, congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on this notable achievement. I look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to build a stronger and more resilient Nigeria.
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NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement.
The newly accredited schools are in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea.
“NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE.
“The Accreditation Team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls and sport facilities to determine their adequacy and suitability for NECO Examinations.
“After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status,” the statement said.
The statement added that the accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefits from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond.”
In another development, the statement disclosed that candidates are participating in the on-going NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic.
“The UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.”
NECO examinations are now written by candidates in Benin Republic, Togo, Cote’ d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia.
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Guardiola suffers worst defeat of career as Tottenham hammer Man City 4-0
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, suffered the worst defeat of his managerial career as they lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night.
The Premier League champions were already on a run of four consecutive defeats ahead of the visit of the North London side.
James Maddison scored twice in the first half to set Spurs on their way to a sensational win.
Pedro Porro drilled in a third, before Brennan Johnson got on the scoresheet late in the game.
The result leaves City in second place with 23 points. They could go eight points behind Liverpool by the end of this Game Week.
Guardiola takes his men to Anfield next weekend.
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FUOYE Re-Marks Exam Papers of Student Failed By Lecturer Over Sex-for-Grade Scandal, Secures Justice
The Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, has cleared a female student, Ramota Olahanloye, to graduate following the re-marking of her final-year examination scripts.
Olahanloye had alleged that a lecturer, Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia, demanded sexual favours from her, and when she declined, he deliberately failed her in two final-year courses.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Wole Balogun, the university confirmed that Olahanloye’s allegations were investigated, and her scripts were re-marked.
“The young lady’s scripts were re-marked, and she performed fairly better than the scores initially awarded by Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia,” the statement read.
According to Balogun, the university management approved Olahanloye’s revised results, which qualified her for graduation.
“The university management has given executive approval for her results to be processed. She has since commenced her final clearance from relevant units of the university,” the statement added.
Balogun also disclosed that Agbegbedia had been sanctioned by the institution for his misconduct.
Olahanloye expressed her joy over the resolution of the case, saying, “I am happy that I have gotten justice, and I really appreciate the university Vice-Chancellor for setting up the committee that investigated the matter.
“I was shown my entire results, including the graduation list with my name on it. I have started my clearance as a graduating student of the university, and I am truly happy.”
Her father, Rasaki Olahanloye, also lauded the university for its commitment to justice.
“I can confirm to the world that FUOYE has served justice to my daughter. I was shown her upgraded results after her scripts were re-marked, and it is clear that she passed.
“The university fulfilled its promise to ensure fairness, and I appreciate the VC, Prof. Sunday Fasina, and the committee members for ensuring my daughter gets justice,” he said.
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