The Christ the King College in Onitsha, Nigeria, has achieved a significant victory at the esteemed World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024, securing the prestigious first-place position on a global scale. This historic win marks Nigeria’s inaugural Gold medal in the 32-year history of the competition. Organized by WorldDenver, according toTHE PUNCH, the World Affairs Challenge […]
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Recent attacks on schools, particularly in the North-East and North-West regions in 2021, have led to learning disruptions for over 1.3 million children, necessitating precautionary school closures. This highlights the urgency of addressing school safety comprehensively. UNICEF has called for a multi-sectoral approach to improve school safety, informed by the performance of states on the
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A devastating fire, ignited by unknown individuals in Ilorin, Kwara State, has resulted in significant destruction, consuming a block of classrooms at Grace International School in the Tanke area, as well as four rooms at the Akumaju compound in the Ita-Amodu area of Ilorin West local government area. The incident occurred between Sunday night and
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In this modern age dominated by technology, the widespread presence of mobile phones has infiltrated all aspects of our lives, including educational environments. While these devices offer undeniable benefits in terms of communication and access to information, their extensive use in schools has raised concerns about distraction, disruption, and potential harm to the learning environment.
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Ab initio, Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness, where families gather, and warmth fills the air. The twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the aroma of holiday treats create a magical atmosphere. It’s a season to embrace love, generosity, and the spirit of giving. Whether celebrating with traditions or creating new ones, Christmas brings
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A serving corps member, Rahila Garba, has constructed a block of two classrooms for pupils of Gudum Hausawa Primary School in the Gudum community, a suburb of the Bauchi metropolis. Speaking at the inauguration of the project on Tuesday, Garba said when she came to Bauchi, she discovered that the school was in a deplorable
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..learners in all Public Primary schools across the state have been advised to study hard towards achieving success in the on going examinations The Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Femi Majekodunmi made the call during a monitoring exercise to some primary schools in Obafemi Owode, Ikenne, Sagamu and Odogbolu Local Government Areas of
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A one-storey building with 10 blocks of classrooms has collapsed at the Agbado District Comprehensive High School in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The building collapsed on Saturday afternoon during heavy rainfall, leaving the community in shock. Locals said pupils and teachers might have been victims if the structure had fallen during school
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Speaking on the state of education in Ifo local government, the renowned educator says back in the day, children in the community started school late and they used that factor as a means of influence to intimidate, woo and disrespect their teachers. Chief Bode highlighted that there is no fear, no concern, no eagerness to
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Platform Schools, Ipaja, Lagos, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 international Chess and Spelling Bee Championships in August and September respectively. The school will represent Nigeria in Kazakhstan, the host country, for the 2023 World Chess Championship. A student of the school, Gideon Esene will represent Nigeria in the Spelling Bee in Dubai, UAE. Speaking
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Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has paid a visit to his home community as he spends the off-season in Lagos. In some photos shared on his Instagram account, the Nigerian international visited his primary school in the Olusosun community in Oregun. Captioning the photos, Osimhen wrote, ‘’Oregun!!! Thank You For The Warm Welcome, I sincerely Appreciate
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Nearly 40 pupils have been killed after rebels linked with the Islamic State (IS) group attacked Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe,western Uganda on Friday. According to the BBC, five militants invaded the school around 23:30 (20:30 GMT) Friday, entering dormitories, setting fire and using machetes to kill and maim the pupils. The Allied Democratic Forces
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Global toothpaste brand,Pepsodent has commenced School Activation program in primary schools across the nation to promote oral health education in Nigeria. This is even as the global toothpaste brand in collaboration with Nigeria Dental Association, NDA, and FDA, stated that the school activation program across the nation will deepen consumers engagement and activate schools to
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The Lagos state government has built a total of 126 classrooms across the six educational districts in the state. The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his representatives unveiled some of these classrooms built by the state’s Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools. Sanwo-Olu said the exercise was part of the state’s commitment to providing
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The richest people in the world are fond of investing in real estate and exclusive properties. Many stories of the richest men in the world seem to portray them as people rising to riches through a combination of smarts, pluck and initiative. These rags-to-riches stories may be true for a small number of the richest
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The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at Queens College in the Yaba Area of the state. In a statement made available to Edugist on Sunday evening, the Director of the service, Margaret Adeseye, said the fire started in a two-room quarter located behind the school staff quarters. Adeseye, however,
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The health centre at Kuje Area Council of Abuja has been converted to classrooms. The decision, according to a report, was due to an acute shortage of classrooms for students of government secondary school Jedda. The improvisation was made by the school management on Thursday when the facilitator of the Primary Health Care Centre, Senator
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Over the years, Oke-Odo Senior High School has gained a reputation for its success in winning debate and quiz competitions in Lagos. In 2021, a teacher from the same school was named the Overall Best Teacher in Lagos State Education District 1, further highlighting the school’s commitment to excellence in education. Oke-Odo Senior High School
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A 14-year-old boy Dickson Mwenda has killed self for being sent out of school for school fees. It was gathered that Dickson who was a candidate for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam at Kiriari Primary School in Kigumo village, arrived home from school and found his mother attending to his other
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At least 40 hoodlums invaded a private school, Shalom Group of Schools in Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos State and displaced students and teachers. The students and management of the school could not gain access to the premises as the main gate was blocked by land grabbers, popularly referred to as ”Omo-Onile”. The proprietress of
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