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Hopecrest Students to Miss 2023 NECO as School Teacher Absconds with N3M Exam Fee, Others

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1 year ago

July 11, 2023

The hopes of no fewer than thirty SS2 and SS3 students of Hopecrest Academy, Igboora, have been dashed as the school failed to register the students for the ongoing National Examination Council (NECO).

The examination, which commenced on July 3, 2023, across the country saw the students of Hopecrest Academy, Igboora, who had prepared for the examination roaming the school premises without any NECO officials on site to provide examination materials for biological practicals, which took place yesterday, Monday, July 10, 2023.

According to an insider within the school who spoke with Peoples Conscience on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, one Mr. Dauda Lukman Olakunle, a member of staff in the school, who was supposed to register the students for the 2023 NECO examination, absconded with the registration fee and other school’s funds running to the tune of three million naira (N3 million).

Speaking with Peoples Conscience in the early hours of Tuesday, one of the parents whose son was affected lamented that WAEC, NECO, and school fees were paid directly into the school account and wondered why the school management would entrust such a huge amount of money in the care of someone they didn’t truly know. “How on earth would the school be saying they don’t know his whereabouts?

“Some of the students in SS2 and SS3 sat for UTME this year, and they need this examination to process their admission; will the school jeopardise their academic pursuits just like that?” She asked rhetorically.

Another source among the school’s members of staff who spoke with Peoples Conscience on the condition of anonymity expressed sadness about the situation the school had found itself in.

In her own words with PC, “The NECO fee is not the only amount of money our staff ran away with; he also ran away with students’ school fees, laptops, and other valuable items on the school premises.

We got to know he didn’t register for NECO just yesterday, July 10, 2023; his wife was arrested but released when she didn’t know his whereabouts.

“We have summoned the parents of the affected students for a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, but I really don’t know if it is about the repayment plan; it is a very serious case; he actually ran away with the sum of N3 million,” she said.

One of the students of the school who also spoke with Peoples Conscience said the school management claimed the NECO fee was paid into Mr. Dauda Lukman’s account for registration, after which he ran away without approaching the NECO office at all for registration.

When asked about the number of affected students, the pupil said 30, including some SS2 students.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS FROM UK VACATION

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2 months ago

October 20, 2024

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President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Abuja on Saturday, concluding his two-week vacation in the United Kingdom.

The President landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport at 7:20 pm, where he was greeted by top officials, including:

– Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila
– National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu
– Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
– Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu
– Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
– National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje

During his vacation, President Tinubu briefly visited Paris, France, for an important engagement on October 11.

Before departing for the UK on October 2, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President would use the vacation as a working retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms.

President Tinubu’s return marks the end of his yearly leave, and he is expected to resume his presidential duties immediately.

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PC Announces Six Edition of Ibarapa Debate Competition

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2 months ago

October 18, 2024

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Peoples Conscience, an online newspaper, has unveiled its prestigious Ibarapa Debate Competition sixth edition, inviting senior secondary school students from public and private schools in Ibarapa Land to participate.

The competition commences with an online screening exercise, culminating in a grand finale on January 2, 2025. Top performers will demonstrate their debating prowess, vying for prestigious awards.

The innovative idea was initiated to promote academic excellence, critical thinking and teamwork among senior secondary school students in Ibarapa Land.

The organisation called on parents and lovers of good education to key into the initiative to achieve its ultimate purpose for the growth and development of the region.

The organisers further stated that the modality for the sixth edition will be released very soon, reiterating that the screening exercise for the sixth edition would be done online.

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Idere Hills to Witness 5,000 Tourists in Guinness World Record Attempt

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2 months ago

October 16, 2024

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In what promises to be a historic event, the picturesque Idere Hills in Idere town, the very centre of Ibarapa region, Oyo State is set to welcome a minimum of 5,000 tourists in a single tour come March 2025. The event, which aims to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of tourists visiting a destination at once, is being spearheaded by Tojum Hospitality in collaboration with various public and private organizations.

Mr Sunday Olugbenga, CEO of Tojum Hospitality and initiator of the monumental project, emphasized the significance of the event, calling for the support and participation of hiking enthusiasts and adventure seekers to achieve the record-breaking feat.

“Mobilizing 5,000 tourists is achievable with your support and participation. We are excited to bring this opportunity to the global stage, showcasing Idere Hills and all its natural beauty,” Olugbenga said in a statement.

The event is expected to draw both local and international tourists, placing Idere Hills and Oyo State in the spotlight as a must-visit destination in Nigeria. This will also be accompanied with avalanche of socio-economic advantages within and around the host communities.

Below is the link provided for prospective participants to register ahead of time: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ1BeM8xY1SyMPcVCdZtcBGQ6oH5ewCGogReRqL39-v-vrcw/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information, interested parties can contact Sunday Olugbenga directly at 08035367918.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event from Peoples Conscience.