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Edo Govt House PS Bags NVMA Meritorious Award, Dedicates It To God, Late Father

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April 30, 2023

The Permanent Secretary Transformation Office, Government House, Benin City, Dr. Peter Aibuedefe Osagie, has bagged meritorious award of excellence.

He was given the award at an event by the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), for his impact and contributions to the association in Edo State and Nigeria as whole.

The event was the 2023 Veterinary Week/Livestock Farmers Forum organised by the NVMA, Edo State branch, with the theme: ‘Promoting Vision 2030; Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) in Livestock Production.’ The event was held in Benin recently.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Osagie dedicated the award to the Edo State Government for finding him worthy to be part of the management team of the state.

Furthermore, he also dedicated the award to the Almighty God, who, according to him, is his strength, his immediate family, his mother, late father, and colleagues.

Dr. Osagie, who is equally the National Vice President of NVMA, said his father was the person who motivated him on his path to his career when growing up.

This, according to him, impacted great knowledge in him as it relates to his profession.

He explained that his father’s mentorship towards him in his chosen career distinguished him from others.

“There is never a wrong time to receive such an award because as a vet doctor, I have made sure I gave my best to my profession. However, the recognition you get from your peers is something of great joy, and it is capable of spuring you to greater service. “

“So, I am very thankful to God for making me see this day. It would have been a posthumous award, but I received it in my lifetime. I give God the glory, I am very elated, and I want to also thank my colleagues for finding me worthy for honour and giving me an award.” He posited.

He added: “Of course, I also dedicate the award to my late Father, who was my mentor and role model. A lot of things I know now and the values i have imbibed today that make me excel in my career, I learnt them from him.

“i want to also dedicate the award to the Edo State government. They, too, have found me worthy to be part of the management of the state.

“I also dedicate this award to my wife and my children who had to cope with the time I was away. When I was pursuing my career with strength and vigour, at the same time, I was pursuing my academic advancements. So, my family were able to cope with me, and I dedicate this award to them,” he buttressed.

Earlier, in his speech, Dr. Chikwe Emmanuel, Chairman, the NVMA, Edo State branch, said the essence of the programme was to give back to the people of Edo State the best way to grow their livestock, adding that they have started giving free training to livestock farmers on the better way to rear their animals.

He said: “This event is a way of supporting the government using the livestock sector. We are offering free training on various aspects of farming. Like poultry, fish, pig, cattle, and sheep farming.

“This is a free training that we are giving the farmers in the Edo state.”

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FG Makes History Compulsory Subject In Primary, Secondary Schools

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September 17, 2025

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The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of Nigerian History as a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school, 16 years after it was removed from the curriculum in 2009, under the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua administration.

The Federal Ministry of Education announced this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday.

It said the reintroduction aimed at strengthening national identity, unity, and patriotism among diverse citizens.

“For the first time in decades, Nigerian pupils will study History continuously from Primary 1 to JSS3, while SSS1–3 students will take the new Civic and Heritage Studies, integrating History with Civic Education.

“Primary 1–6: Pupils will learn about Nigeria’s origins, heroes, rulers, culture, politics, economy, religions, colonial rule, and post-independence governance.

“JSS1–3: Students will study civilisations, empires, trade, European contacts, amalgamation, independence, democracy, and civic values,” the statement read.

The Ministry said the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, CON, together with the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for championing the reform.

“They emphasised that History is not merely a record of the past, but a vital foundation for shaping responsible and patriotic citizens.”

According to the Ministers, the reform is a priceless gift to the nation, reconnecting children with their roots while inspiring pride, unity, and commitment to national development.

The Ministry has released the revised curriculum and will retrain teachers, provide resources, and strengthen monitoring.

The former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua-led government in 2009 removed history from Nigeria’s basic education curriculum.

Then, it was justified that students were avoiding it with the claim that there were few jobs for history graduates, and that there was dearth of history teachers.

In 2022, the Ministry of Education under former Minister Adamu Adamu inaugurated the reintroduction of the subject.

The Ministry also trained history teachers at the basic education level in Abuja.

However, history has always remained optional in the few schools that offer it.

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Police Announce Burial Arrangements For Ex-IG Arase

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September 17, 2025

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The Nigeria Police Force has released the burial arrangements for former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 69.

Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, was described by the Force as a dedicated officer remembered for his leadership, philanthropy and commitment to police reforms.

According to the programme of events signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, released on Wednesday, the burial rites will begin in Abuja on September 24 with a Day of Tribute at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi.

A requiem mass will follow on September 26 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, while a lying-in-state is scheduled for September 27 at his Abuja residence. His body will then depart for Benin City, Edo State.

In his hometown, Sabongida Ora, a candlelight procession is slated for September 29.

A valedictory session organised by the Edo State judiciary and the Nigerian Bar Association will hold at the Edo State High Court, Benin, on October 2.

Other activities include a service of songs at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin, on October 2, followed by a family lying-in-state.

The funeral mass will take place on October 3 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, after which interment will be held at his private residence in Benin City.

A reception is planned at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, while a thanksgiving mass will round off the events on October 5.

Arase, who held national honours including CFR, and was also a PhD holder, was appointed Inspector-General of Police in April 2015 and retired in June 2016.

He died at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.

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Lagos Begins Monitoring As Schools Resume

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September 17, 2025

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The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance, has commenced the monitoring of schools for compliance with standards as students resumed activities this week.

The OEQA spokesperson, Adepeju Adeyemi, said in a Wednesday statement sent to newsmen that the inspection began on Monday across the state for schools below the tertiary level.

The monitoring team, led by the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Remi Abdul, visited several schools, including Dolphin Senior High School, Lagos Island, where the team was received by the Principal/Director, Comfort Agunlejika.

Abdul explained that the purpose of the monitoring was to ensure compliance with the approved resumption date as stated in the Year 2025/2026 Harmonised Academic Calendar.

The PUNCH reports that basic and secondary schools in Lagos resumed on September 15, 2025, for the First Term of the Y2025/2026 session.

According to the approved 2025/2026 harmonised calendar made available to our correspondent, the First Half of the term is scheduled for September 15 to October 31, 2025, with a duration of 34 days. The second half will commence from November 10 to December 19, 2025, with a duration of 34 days. In between the halves are Open Day and Mid-Term Break.

Abdul noted that the monitoring team deployed was also verifying whether school administrators held pre-resumption meetings and whether key teaching and statutory records, such as lesson notes, diaries, and makeshift attendance registers, were in place for the smooth take-off of the new academic session.

“While addressing SSS 3 students, Abdul encouraged them to take their academics seriously, noting that how well they perform this term would determine their transition to higher education. He urged them to read well, stay focused, avoid skipping classes and begin early preparation for their WASSCE examinations,” the statement said.

He also encouraged teachers to remain dedicated and committed to delivering quality education.