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Prof. Ogbo Hails Ododo’s Education Reforms

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The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo, has praised Governor Usman Ododo’s administration for its dedication to a stable academic calendar and transformative projects aimed at bolstering the state’s education sector.

Speaking during the disbursement of over ₦316 million in bursary allowances and scholarship support to students in Lokoja on Friday, Prof. Ogbo commended the government’s commitment to maintaining stability in public institutions, describing it as a continuation of the legacies of former Governor Yahaya Bello.

“The current administration is not just maintaining a stable academic calendar but also embarking on ambitious projects that will significantly enhance the education sector,” Ogbo said.

He appealed to the state government to extend scholarships to postgraduate students, citing Kano and Akwa Ibom as examples of states making significant strides in this area.

“Once students are educated, they will contribute significantly to the state’s development, elevating it beyond division and parochial interests to a global level,” he added.

Similarly,secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, also commended the administration’s prioritization of education.

She said that education is a powerful tool for empowerment, noting that it played a pivotal role in her own journey to public service.

“Through scholarships, the government is investing in the future of our youth. I urge students to take their academics seriously, achieve good grades, and positively impact their families and the state,” Ayoade stated.

On his part,the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Scholarship Board, Mr. Afolabi Joseph Raji, highlighted Governor Ododo’s unwavering support for education.

He disclosed that the board collaborated with Remita to ensure the electronic and transparent disbursement of funds.

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Raji further announced plans to offer scholarships to academically outstanding students for studies abroad, positioning the state as a hub for global educational excellence.

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JAMB: 585 Fake A-Levels Uncovered In Q1 Sweep

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has uncovered at least 585 forged A-Level certificates so far in 2025.

Is-haq Oloyede, the registrar, was at a virtual meeting with JAMB staff on April 2.

The meeting was to discuss operational procedures ahead of the 2025 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the main UTME.

Oloyede said JAMB discovered 585 forged A-Level certificates, 13 of which originated from the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB).

He said the professional registration centres (PRCs) that uploaded the results are now under investigation.

Of those 13 cases, Oloyede said four suspects have so far been arrested.

He said the forgeries were among the reasons for the creation of the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPED).

NIPED is a platform designed to collect and manage data related to post-secondary education in Nigeria.

Oloyede alleged that some institutions may have internal collaborators aiding the syndicates behind the forgeries.

He said the board is working closely with police and other authorities to apprehend the ringleaders.

In 2023, JAMB also uncovered 1,665 fake A-level results during a DE registration season.

The board said its NIPEDS lagged multiple cases of forgery, with 13 additional A-level certificates recently identified as fake.

JAMB said some institutions had already processed admissions for candidates using these forged documents before they were detected.

It urged its staff to remain committed to their duties and to avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of the board.

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INEC: Petition for Natasha’s recall yet to meet constitutional requirement

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April 3, 2025

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the petition to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate has yet to meet constitutional requirement.

The commission stated this in a short notice posted on its X platform.

“The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended),” the notice said.

The commission, however, said that details of why the petition had not met the constitutional requirement would be made available shortly.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a group of registered voters from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s senatorial district had, on March 24, submitted a petition to INEC, urging it to commence her recall process from the senate.

The constituents, in the letter signed by the Lead Petitioner, Salihu Habib, and submitted at INEC headquarters, said they no longer had confidence in Akpoti-Uduaghan as their senator and representative in the National Assembly.

Meanwhile, INEC had, on March 25, confirmed the receipt of the petition, accompanied by six bags of documents said to be signatures collected from more than half of the 474,554 registered voters from the senatorial district.

The commission also said that it had notified the suspended senator about the receipt of the petition to recall her from the national assembly. (NAN)

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NBM Donates Educational Materials To Schools In Ogun State

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In a bid to contribute to educational advancement and development, the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Obafemi Owode Sub Zone, under the Ogun Region, has donated educational materials to selected government primary schools in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The initiative aligns with the Support-A-School-Child Project, spearheaded by the national leadership of NBM, aimed at bolstering education across Nigeria.

The donation was presented by Ambassador Tehinse Olanrewaju Ayoola on behalf of the Obafemi Owode Sub Zone.

Speaking at the event, Ayoola emphasised that the gesture would be an ongoing effort, particularly considering that Obafemi Owode is the largest local government area in Ogun State.

He urged students to remain focused on their studies while steering clear of cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices.

According to him, guiding young students in the right direction is crucial in preventing them from straying onto the wrong path.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to NBM of Africa, Obafemi Owode Sub Zone, for their support and prayed for the continued growth of the movement.

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