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 Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), affirmed the Federal Government's commitment to ensuring comprehensive education for Nigerians during a meeting with Michael Situ, the Mayor of London Borough of Southwark, and his delegation. The purpose of the visit was to explore opportunities for collaboration and discuss a potential student exchange program between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Representatives of the HoSF warmly welcomed the Mayor and his team, underscoring the significance of education for societal progress. Dr. Yemi-Esan emphasized that education is a collective responsibility essential for individual empowerment and societal advancement. Expressing gratitude to the Mayor for prioritizing secondary school students in the exchange program, Dr. Yemi-Esan highlighted the importance of nurturing young talents to facilitate their seamless integration into the public sector in the future. Acknowledging the critical role of education...

According to a report published by Dailypost, calls for the resignation of Alphonsus Eba, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, have been reiterated by stakeholders and prominent backers of the party. They emphasize the need for Eba and his executive committee (exco) to step down immediately. Despite mounting pressure for his removal, Eba and the exco reaffirmed his position as the chairman in a recent meeting, labeling him as the 'indisputable chairman.' Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, echoed his opposition to Eba's removal, asserting that any action taken must adhere to the party's constitution rather than being carried out hastily. Speaking on behalf of other party leaders, Chief Higgins Peters, formerly a supporter of Eba, has become a vocal advocate for his removal. Peters cited Eba's poor performance during the previous general election and subsequent reruns as the primary reasons behind their demand for h...