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"Head of Civil Service Affirms Commitment to Education During Visit by London Mayor"

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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...
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Cross River APC chairman must go – Stalwarts insist

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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...
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Angry youths stone, boo Gov Alia in Makurdi

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 A group of youths reportedly assaulted the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, in Ugondu community in Makurdi LGA of the state on Wednesday. The protesters, hailing from Ugondu community, threw stones at the governor's convoy to express their opposition to the burial plans for the late proprietor of Vaatia College, Makurdi, Engr. Michael Vaatia, within their community's school premises. According to sources, six of the protesting Ugondu youths were apprehended by the police for hurling objects at the governor's convoy. Governor Alia had visited Vaatia College to assess the preparations for the burial of Engr. Vaatia, who passed away recently and was scheduled for interment within the school premises on Thursday. During the governor's visit, irate youths from Ugondu reportedly invaded the school, vandalizing the grave and disrupting proceedings. The protesters, chanting war songs, clashed with security escorts attempting to restrict their access to...
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