NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

EKSG BANS GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR KG, NURSERY AND SECONDARY CLASSES IN SCHOOLS.(PHOTO)..


 EKSG BANS GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR KG, NURSERY AND SECONDARY CLASSES IN SCHOOLS.


Ekiti State Government has banned the graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary and secondary classes in public and private schools across the state.


The ban, which is expected to take effect from 2025/2026 academic session, is contained in a circular released by the Office of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Mr Mike Omolayo.


The new policy was put in place to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curbing excesses associated with such ceremonies.


According to the said circular, Ekiti State government is still committed to once in six years book review for Primary Schools, while that of Secondary School level has been changed from once in three years to once in four years.


It added that parents and guardians are to note that siblings can pass textbooks to their younger ones as long as the books are in good condition.

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