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JUST IN: Gov Oborevwori challenges teachers to upgrade skills
Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has challenged teachers to continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills. He gave the charge on Saturday while speaking at this year’s celebration of Teachers’ Day held in Asaba. The governor was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme.....Read Full Article>>
“Teachers and educationists must continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills and adapt to changing situations very quickly. “The role of the teachers in nation building cannot be over emphasised; a nation is built by its citizens; citizens are taught, trained and moulded by teachers.
“It is the teacher’s responsibility to impart knowledge, instill the right values and give the pupils and students the right skill to enable them take part in and contribute to their communities and the larger society.
“Since 1994 when the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) set aside October 5 as World Teachers’ Day, the yearly event offers government, parents and stakeholders in the education sector the opportunity to acknowledge, celebrate, and thank our teachers for the great work they are doing.
“Every year, the World Teachers’ Day offers us the opportunity to reflect on the noble profession that teaching is, and its invaluable role in nation building.
“Growing up, apart from our parents, the next most influential person in any person’s life is a teacher, a good teacher has the power to impact us for good.
“In the development of a country, great attention has to be paid to education and learning.
“Statistically, it is believed that human resources constitute 65 per cent of national development with infrastructure and natural resources contributing 10 percent and 25 percent respectively,” he stated.
Earlier in an address, the National President of Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Audu Amba, who was represented by Comrade Ikechukwu Orobo, noted that this year’s celebration with the theme, ‘Valuing Teacher voices: Towards A New Social Contract For Education’ highlights the important role teachers play in shaping the future of education and society, and the need to value their knowledge, voice and participation.
Comrade Amba used the occasion to call on State governors to implement the new retirement age for teachers.
Also, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Delta State Wing, Comrade Titus Okotie, assured the state government of the union’s readiness at all time to work closely with her in formulating policies that would transform the educational system.
Okotie commended the state government for the giant strides made so far in the education sector as evident in the recruitment of teachers in the primary school system, release of promotion to eligible teachers as at when due, among others.
In a goodwill message, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Delta State, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, called on the Federal and State governments to take care of teachers through the provision of higher salary.
Delivering a lecture, the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Biri lauded the state government for creating three new universities, saying that it had provided Deltans the opportunity to acquire tertiary education that would further translate to growth.
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How Police officer gun down his wife and their domestic worker
The police in Limpopo, South Africa are seeking public assistance to provide information to trace an officer, Sergeant Nditsheni Vele, for allegedly k!lling his wife and their domestic worker.....Read Full Article>>
It was gathered that Vele f@tally shot his wife and the domestic worker on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, at their residence in Masisi policing area, Vhembe District.
The police urged anyone with useful information that can help locate Sergeant Vele, to contact the nearest Police station.
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BREAKING: Charles Olumo a.k.a Agbako passes away at 101
The Nigerian film industry and the Yoruba cultural community mourn the passing of beloved actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, affectionately called Agbako, who has died at the age of 101.....Read Full Article>>
The legendary actor, whose career made an indelible impact on Nigerian cinema, passed away early Thursday morning after a short period of fatigue.
Mr. Latin, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed Agbako’s passing on Instagram. While not disclosing details of his death, Mr. Latin announced that burial arrangements would soon be provided by Agbako’s family and the association.
“@tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024,” he wrote.
The news was further confirmed by Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko, prompting a wave of condolences from actors, filmmakers, and fans across Nigeria and beyond.
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JUST IN: Lagos woman bites off neighbor’s tongue in dispute over bucket
Residents of Aribisala Street in the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after a woman identified simply as Fatima allegedly cut off the tongue of her neighbour, Mitsura.....Read Full Article>>
PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened while the duo was doing laundry on the premises where they live.
Trouble was said to have was said to started when Fatima who is in her early thirties allegedly accused Mitsura of using her bucket without taking permission from her.
This was said to have degenerated into an argument that eventually led to a fight between them.
During the fight, Fatima allegedly strangled Mitsura and bit off her protruded tongue in the process.
Speaking to our correspondent after the incident, on Thursday, the landlady who identified herself simply as Mama Ibadan, said she had earlier settled a fight between them.
She said, “They were both washing when neighbours called to inform me that they were fighting each other over the bucket. I quickly rushed down there to settle the fight and also appeal to both of them. It was after I had left that I heard people shouting that someone’s tongue had been cut off. It was when I got there that I saw Mitsura’s mouth soaked in blood. That was how I got to know that her tongue had been bitten off by Fatima.”
Mitsura who just turned 18 years was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. She was however said to have been rejected at three different private hospitals before she was later admitted at the Igando General Hospital.
“We immediately took her to a nearby hospital but she was rejected. This was the same with two other hospitals that we went to before we later took her to the general hospital. Fatima’s husband who was called and informed about what happened had also gone to the hospital,” a neighbour who gave her name as Funke told our correspondent.
Another neighbour, who preferred anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, described the victim as an orphan, adding that she recently moved in to live with her friends, who rented an apartment in the building.
She said, “Mitsura had lost her parents. So due to accommodation challenges, she decided to move in with her female friends who rented an apartment here. The friends were not around when the incident happened. But when they heard what happened, they had to rush home quickly. After they took her to the hospital, they went to the police station to make a report.”
Our correspondent learnt that Fatima attempted to flee after committing the act but was restrained by some residents.
As of the time of filing this report, Fatima was being handed over to the police for prosecution.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not aware of the incident. “I am not aware,” he said.
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