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  • Five Nigerian teachers sacked for impregnating SS3 student

    Five teachers of the Polytechnic Academic Staff Secondary School Birnin Kebbi, have been sacked for impregnating an SS3 student of the school.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt on Wednesday that the girl, whose age was not disclosed, was also expelled from the school.

    Sources confirmed that the decision to dismiss the five teachers followed the recommendation of a committee set up by the school to investigate the matter.

    “The committee submitted report on Monday and recommended that all the five teachers should be dismissed from service immediately.

    “The management have dismissed the teachers and the victim was also expelled from the school.

    “When the committee interrogated each of the teachers, they confessed that they have been having sexual relationship with the victim separately, so, they were sacked immediately based on the committee’s recommendations”, the source added.

    NAN gathered that the affected teachers had forwarded an appeal against their dismissal to the school’s management board.

    The Principal of the school, Muhammed Mahuta was said to be in hospital for weeks before the incident, but his Vice, Oumar Woulandakoye, confirmed the development, adding that the affected teachers had filed an appeal against their dismissal.

    “I will advised that you should wait till the final report of the School Board, because I just received their memo now that they are going to sit on the matter tomorrow,” he told NAN.

  • Tragedy as speeding car kills three teachers, injures others in Ogun

    There was pandemonium in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday as a motorist ran into and killed three female teachers.

    The accident occurred at Alapako, opposite the office of the Ogunmakin unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    One of them was said to be a teacher in a public school at Ajebo, Abeokuta.

    The fourth victim was said to have sustained some injuries.

    According to a report by The Punch, the teachers were standing by the roadside after school hours when the Toyota Camry with the number plate, EPE 140 BP, ran into them.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the driver lost control of the car, “when one of the front tyres of the speeding car pulled out.”

    He said, “The injured person was taken to a hospital, while the corpses of the three victims were deposited in a morgue.”

    Akinbiyi also said a truck crushed a boy to death in the Ewekoro end of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Tuesday.

    He said, “The victim was trying to cross the road with his mother when the truck, whose driver was contesting the road with another truck, killed him.”

     

  • Tension as DSS operatives invade Ekiti school, arrest teachers

    There was tension on Tuesday in Ekiti State as some operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded a popular secondary school in Ado-Ekiti, Ola Oluwa Muslim Grammar School, and arrested some members of staff.

    Those arrested are the Secretary to the Principal, one Mrs. Olagbemi, and an Office Assistant, one Mrs. Ogunrinde.

    They were arrested for allegedly collecting Permanent Voter Cards from teachers.

    The Principal of Olaoluwa Muslim Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti, Mr. Sunmonu Olaoye, confirmed the arrest to journalists.

    He said the DSS officers came in some Hilux vehicles and right from the gate of the school, they started harassing people as if they were on a war mission.

    “The DSS operatives were in black uniforms and also wore black masks and headed for my office. I wasn’t in the office but I was on the premises to monitor the ongoing third term examinations. Some of my staff members were in my office making photocopies of their documents including their PVCs.

    “I allowed them to make use of the school’s facilities because I don’t want anything to disrupt the ongoing examinations. The DSS people just swooped on the teachers, seized their documents including their PVCs and took away two members of staff. They also locked up my office and denied us access to examination materials we were to give to our students.

    “I don’t know when making photocopies of documents including PVCs became an offence. One of the operatives even called my number saying I must report in their office within an hour or I would be treated as a common criminal.

    “We have 123 teachers in the school and the people are resolved on who they will vote for during the poll regardless of intimidation and harassment.”

    Olaoye calls for the release of those arrested because they did not commit any offence and that their documents including their PVCs should be returned to them.

    “We are in a democracy and people reserve the right to vote the candidate of their choice. Harassing or intimidating people is not a democratic practice,” he added.

     

  • 253 teachers to teach Benin language, history – Obaseki

    Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government has completed the training of 253 teachers, who will be deployed to teach Benin culture, language and history in secondary schools and selected primary schools across the state.

    Obaseki disclosed this at the weekend during the presentation of a book titled: “Ogiamien And The Illusion of Kingship,” written by the Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri, in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

    He said the deployment of the teachers to the schools is in line with the state government’s policy to preserve Benin’s rich history and culture, noting, “We are emphasising the study of Benin language, culture and history to preserve it for the present and the future generations. This is to ensure that we preserve our identity.”

    The governor said a major focus of his administration is to reform basic education in the state, adding, “In few years to come, children who complete basic education in the state would have obtained quality education, similar to the quality of education obtained by the author of the book.”

    According to him, “During the last book presentation by Chief Edebiri, I made a commitment to restore the teaching of history in our school curriculum. We have not only achieved the promise but happy that the Federal Government is following suit by reintroducing the teaching of history in the national curriculum.”

    He commended the author of the book, whose generation, he said, has helped build local communities, the state and country.

    The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, also commended Chief Edebiri, noting that the book has revealed more historical facts about the Benin monarchy by dispelling the wrong perception relating to the defeat of Ogiamien by the Oba of Benin in the 13th Century.

    The Benin monarch, who was represented by the Oliha of Benin, Chief Edionwe Oliha, noted that the book is significant in presenting the real issue about Ogiamien, adding, “I commend the author in going the extra mile to present such a book. I have confidence that the book will serve as valuable research material for researchers and all those interested in Benin history.”

    The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonaya Onu, said the heritage of Benin Kingdom is significant to the social development of Nigeria, noting, “When I visited the Benin Museum and Igun Street, where the great Benin art works are made, I was marvelled by the resourcefulness put into creating such works. The Federal Government will review how such resources can be used in deepening the development of science and technology in the country.”

    The author of the book, Chief David Edebiri, expressed appreciation to dignitaries who were at the event, noting, “The book is the 8th in the Benin historical essay series. I realised that if I fail to document these aspects of our history, it would mean denying the present and future generations the knowledge of these facts in our historical development.”

     

  • Recent promotion excites public primary school teachers

    In the wake of the promotion of public primary school teachers in Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki, the teachers have thrown their weight behind the governor, stressing that the directive has brought them joy.

    They said that the development would boost the morale of teachers and lead to better teaching and learning outcomes in public schools.

    Governor Obaseki reiterated his commitment to teachers’ welfare when he announced the promotion directive, noting “The release of outstanding promotion of teachers in public primary schools in the state further demonstrate the commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state.”

    He said, “As part of the reforms to improve the quality of basic education in the state, it is important to motivate teachers, especially as we roll out the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) programme.”

    In reaction to the development, some teachers have commended the governor for the directive, noting that it was long overdue.

    A teacher in Estako West Local Government, who doesn’t want her name in print, said, “the news of the promotion is highly commendable. The promotion is long overdue. I am happy as the promotion will motivate us to do more.”

    She said while the affected teachers await the release of the promotion letters, it is necessary that the authorities monitor the conduct of some officials who might want to exploit the opportunity to fleece teachers.

    According to her, “Much as we applaud the initiative, we want to ask that the Education Secretaries should not use the avenue to demand for money from teachers before the letters get to those of us expecting promotion. We do not want anyone to cut short our joy, as the governor is committed to improved welfare of teachers.”

    According to another teacher in Obi Primary School, Uzebba, Owan West Local Government Area, Mr. Okun Dada Gabriel, “The approval of the governor for the release of promotion letters for teachers in primary school, covering three years is a step forward for the better.”

    He said that teachers in the state expect more of such move from the governor, who has shown interest in improving primary education, which is the bedrock of education in Nigeria.

    “We also use the opportunity to appeal to the governor to consider the promotion of other teachers, so that the joy will be spread evenly. With this move, teachers will be motivated to support the vision of the governor for primary education in the state.”

     

  • Edo Govt. promotes teachers, clears 3 years backlog

    The Edo state government has approved the promotion of teachers in public primary schools in the state.

    Acting Chairperson of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Special Adviser to the Governor on Basic Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, made this known today.

    She said the outstanding promotions approved by the State Governor Godwin Obaseki covers three years, from 2013, 2014 and 2015.

    She revealed that the Governor has also directed that promotion letters be issued to the affected teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

    “The details of the promotion letters are being finalised. A list of the teachers affected by the directive of the governor will be sent out to education secretaries in the Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) indicating teachers who have been promoted across the 18 local government areas.

    “Clearing the backlog of promotion for teachers speaks to the prevailing narrative that Governor Obaseki cares about the welfare and wellbeing of teachers in the state.

    “The governor’s directive has further demonstrated his commitment beyond mere rhetoric. He has continued to display maximum support to provide conducive environment for effective teaching and learning,” Dr. Oviawe stated.

    Noting that lifting the ban on the promotion of teachers in primary schools is significant, she added, “This will enable the state government achieve the objectives of Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (Edo-BEST).”

     

  • Panic in Kaduna as El-Rufai announces plans to conduct test for secondary school teachers

    Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has announced plans to conduct competency test for secondary school teachers across the state.

    El-Rufai, in a post on his Twitter page on Sunday, revealed that the test is meant to separate the incompetent ones from those that are competent.

    He also revealed that the state government has decided to pay urban teachers in the state 27.5% higher than average civil servants, while rural teachers will earn 32.5% higher than their other civil service colleagues to attract the best to the teaching profession.

    The governor said: “We are doing our best to restore the integrity of the teaching profession. We have finished tests for primary school teachers and we are going to administer competency tests for secondary school teachers.”

    Recall there was unrest in the state when the state government conducted similar test for the over 30,000 primary school teachers in the state in 2017, following which 21,780 that failed to obtain 70% pass mark were sacked and replaced with newly recruited 25,000 teachers.

  • We can afford to ‘give’ Liberia 6,000 teachers from Nigeria – TRCN

    Sequel to a request by President George Weah of Liberia asking Nigeria to loan his country six thousand teachers to formally kick-start the country’s education sector, the Registrar and Chief Executive, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN), Professor Segun Ajiboye on Tuesday affirmed the request was possible.

    Ajiboye said Nigeria can afford to give Liberia more than 6,000 qualified professional teachers.

    He noted that the request for Nigerian Teachers to develop the educational sector of Liberia was a marker to the international recognition of the quality that a Nigerian Teacher is made of.

    Ajiboye who said the Council has registered 2million qualified and certified professional teachers, said only those certified by the Council shall be processed for such transnational request.

    While fielding questions from newsmen at the University of Ibadan on Tuesday, Ajiboye noted that the TRCN has a standing Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps consequent upon which no Teacher can be sent out to teach without being qualified, registered and duly licensed by TRCN.

    Ajiboye who noted that TRCN has achieved in the area of Teacher information System (TIS), and School Monitoring Project in Six states added that it was heart-warming that Nigeria Teachers are valued internationally saying the Council will not rest on its oars to ensure that teachers become truly professional to improve their worth.

     

  • ICT-based teaching: Edo Govt. calls for 300 primary school teachers

    ICT-based teaching: Edo Govt. calls for 300 primary school teachers

    The Edo State Government has called for 300 volunteers among primary school teachers working in public schools to pilot its Edo Best programme, an initiative designed to introduce and entrench the use of computers, tablets and other Information and Communication Technology-based gadgets for teaching across the state.

    Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Basic Education and Acting Chairperson, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Joan Oviawe, who disclosed this, urged teachers in public primary schools to tap from the opportunity to upgrade their skills and become versed in updated approach for imparting knowledge.

    She said the programme is expected to lead to better learning outcomes and a more robust, up-to-date approach to classroom management in public schools.

    Edo Best Programme is an initiative of Governor Obaseki administration, conceived to transform primary education in the state.

    According to Dr. Oviawe, “In the pilot phase, 300 schools will be selected to launch the initiative and the headmasters/headmistresses and teachers who would head or teach in these schools have to be trained in the use of computers and other gadgets to teach in the classroom. By the next academic year, all headmasters/headmistresses and teachers in the state will be required to go through this training.”

    She said at the end of the training, teachers and head teachers will each receive a computer tablet loaded with lesson notes.

    On how the teachers can enroll for the programme, she said, “Teachers are requested to forward their Names, positions (HM or Teacher), salary grade level, academic qualifications, the LGAs where they currently teach and their present school to Edo SUBEB. Every volunteer must send their information.”

    She allayed fears that the programme is intended to test teachers, noting that further enquiries on the programme should be routed to SUBEB.

     

  • Tragedy as 22 students, four teachers die in Kano accident

    There was pandemonium in Kano State on Tuesday as a fatal auto crash claimed the lives of 22 students and four of their teachers in Gaya local government of the state.

    The accident, which occurred at about 11.00 a.m. involved an 18- seater bus conveying the students on excursion to a radio station in Kano.

    The bus was coming from Misau local government area of Bauchi State.

    An eyewitness, Ibrahim Adamu, said the bus had a head-on- collision with an articulated vehicle carrying tomatoes while they were both trying to avoid a pothole at Samia Uku village.

    “The bus was on high speed and same with the trailer before the driver of the bus lost control and collided with the truck that left 26 persons dead,” he said.

    He said the dead and injured victims have been taken to Gaya General Hospital.