Health insurance: Oyo enrolls 10,000 primary school pupils, gets UNICEF commendation - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has enrolled about 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools into the state's Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA).

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of the public primary pupils health insurance scheme, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday.

RH-NHGSF, NIMC partner to boost school feeding scheme - ITREALMS

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The Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding (RH-NHGSF and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have entered a strategic alliance to boost the school feeding scheme, reports ITREALMS.

NIMC Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this in company of RH-NHGSF’s National Programme Manager, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, saying that the partnership is aimed at ensuring, every school child is registered and receives a National Identification Number (NIN), thereby boosting the effectiveness of the school feeding initiative.

Leo Stan Ekeh: Falana, media trial is old school, try something new from 2025 – ITREALMS

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The Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has tasked a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Femi Falana to try something new from 2025 following his attempt for media trial over 'expired' case, reports ITREALMS.

Ekeh was reacting to some inquiries over the phone to confirm if he was aware of a new lawsuit against his companies, staff, wife, and himself as published in Sahara Reporters, dismissed the suit as empty forum shopping.

GSS Afikpo Old Boys celebrates legacy, empowerment - ITREALMS

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In a society where collective action often drives progress, the Government Secondary School Afikpo Old Boys Association (GSSAOBA), Port Harcourt Branch, is setting a commendable example. Their recent event, marked by gratitude, reflection, and recognition, highlighted the importance of unity and purpose in addressing societal challenges.

The gathering, held with pomp and significance, began with an opening remark by the association's president, Dr. Anthony Oko Ikpor. He emphasized that the event was not merely a time for relaxation but a moment of thanksgiving for a successful year. Reflecting on their achievements, Dr. Ikpor pointed out that the association had successfully carried out several community outreaches earlier in the year, initiatives that showcased the power of collaboration and giving back.

Non-nutritious meals: Akwa-Ibom suspends school principal - ITREALMS

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For serving her students non-nutritious meals, the principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, Akwa Ibom State, Dr, Nse Sunday-Umoh, has earned a suspension following allegation of poor feeding of students in the school which went viral at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, made this revelation in a press statement in Uyo on Saturday, saying that the suspension was in the wake of a viral video where the students were seen eating unpalatable and non-nutritious meals.

Neptune Prime publisher unveil cancer clinic, school, foundation for late journalists’ families - ITREALMS

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... As son weds in Yobe

The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, has announced plans to commission three major projects in his home state, Yobe State.

In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Wednesday, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 31, is coinciding with the wedding Fatiha of his son, Barrister Suleiman Gimba.

Oyigbo GSS emerges 2024 champions @NLNG’s Science Quiz Competition in Rivers State - ITREALMS

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The annual science quiz competition sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Rivers State concluded on Saturday with Government Secondary School Oyigbo emerging as the champions in the senior secondary school S.S. 2 category.

This year’s contest centred on the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovating the Future.” The quiz was open to students in S.S. 1 and S.S. 2 across secondary schools in Rivers State. Government Secondary School Oyigbo triumphed over six other finalists in the grand finale. Bonny National Grammar School and Niger Delta Science School, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, secured second and third places, respectively. The remaining finalists were Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori (4th place); Community secondary school oroworukwo (5th place); Community secondary school Ogbogbo, Okrika (6th place); and Enitonna High School Borikiri, Port Harcourt. (7th place).

Butchered by security chief: Went to school alive, return in bags by Elochukwu Ohagi - ITREALMS

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"I am sending this here to let us know the type of person we would employ as a maid or security personnel. There are evil people everywhere." - Elochukwu

We have always said that all that glitters is not gold, and this story proves us right. He was the chief security officer at a school in Awada, Anambra State. Exceptional Kiddies Nursery and Primary School, to be precise. He was also a member of Anambra security personnel, but he was a serial killer. He kills silently, butchers his victim and has men in Sienna come to take them in black bags in disguise of fish and crayfish. 

Oh, I forgot to say he also sells dry fish and crayfish in bags. A nice and proper camouflage that allows him to run his human business undetected. Who will suspect an ever-cheerful security man who was so trusted that he was allowed to live inside the school compound? Who would have known? 

Segun Adeleye emerges President, Anglican Grammar School set’83 - ITREALMS

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The 1983 set of Anglican Grammar School Iju-Itaogbolu has elected new executive with Mr. Segun Adeleye as president, reports ITREALMS.

Other members of the new executive include Olori Jumoke Olateru-Olagbegi as Vice President; Mrs. Yemisi Olokose as Secretary; Mrs Folakemi Ayooni as the Treasurer and Mr. Tayo Aladegbonmire as Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Centre LSD to hold 18th graduation @Leadership School - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) has concluded plans to graduate another set of students from her Leadership School as it marks the 18th session on August 19 this year, reports ITREALMS.

The forthcoming graduation, ITREALMS gathered, doubles as the Centre LSD 18th Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Bi-annual leadership lecture which hold at the Abuja centre.

Exposed! Lagos school attempts cover up for suspending Ms Marvelous Barinada, over Peter Obi wrap - ITREALMS+video

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In what seemed like drumming solidarity for Ms Marvellous Barinada, the pupils of Odomola Junior Secondary School, Odomola-Epe in Lagos State were seen engaging on false wrapping exercise with unused posters of the Labour Party (LP) led by Mr. Peter Obi in a viral video, reports ITREALMS.

Also, industry observers, ITREALMS gathered, have raised alarm that the video is suspected to have been engineered by the school authorities under the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to implicate Ms. Marvelous in an attempt to justify why she was suspended by the overzealous principal, whose identity has remained hidden by the Lagos State authorities, for using purportedly left-over posters of LP to wrap her book.

Unubiko Foundation hands over renovated court, advances plans on school, others - ITREALMS

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In line with its objective of promoting infrastructure development in communities as well as justice and peace, the Unubiko Foundation has handed over the renovated Amaelu-Abam Customary Court to the community.

In addition, on December 25, 2022, the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Atan-Abam; the Atan-Abam Women Development Centre and the renovated Ovukwu Abam Secondary School, Atan-Abam, would all be dedicated and handed over.

Bonny National Grammar School wins NLNG Science Quiz Competition - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) sponsored science quiz competition in Rivers State ended Saturday in a grand finale face-off quiz. Bonny National Grammar School school won the top prize in the senior secondary school category.

This year’s competition comes after the pilot edition in 2021 on Bonny Island. The competition, which is open to secondary schools in Rivers State is in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Education and the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Rivers State Chapter.

@40: St. Maria Goretti Old Girls urge Edo govt, return school to catholic mission - ITREALMS

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The Class of 1982 of Saint Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School Benin City have pleaded with the Edo State Government to consider returning the School to the Catholic Mission to enhance the education of the girl child.

The old students, under the auspices of Saint Maria Goretti Old Girls’ Association (SMAGOGA), made the passionate appeal in Lagos recently where they marked their 40 years reunion after leaving school.

Primary school teacher, accomplice to forteit N110.4m says ICPC - ITREALMS

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the interim forfeiture of N110.4 million traced to the bank accounts of one Mr. James Erebuoye and seven other suspects by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly being proceeds of crime.

Spokesperson at ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua disclosed to ITREALMS that in an ex-parte motion filed by Raheem Adesina on behalf of ICPC before Justice D. Okorowa, the Commission further prayed for an order of interim forfeiture of a Toyota Lexus Jeep and a Toyota Venza car, including an iPad device.

ReapVille School hosts special assembly, elects PTA Exco - ITREALMS

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ReapVille School, Oshodi-Lagos, has elected the pioneer Executive Committee for its Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) with Mrs. Nkem Nweke emerging as the chairperson, reports ITREALMS.

They were elected at a recent PTA meeting following a special assembly session held in the school premises by the pupils.

Mrs Nweke would be joined in the PTA Exco by Mr Kazeem Akinpelu - Vice Chairperson, Mrs Udeme Akpan Umoh - Financial Secretary, Mrs Udeme Akpan Umoh - Financial Secretary, Mrs Ngozi Nzeh M – Treasurer, and Mrs Chinyere Fred-Alabi as the Public Relations Officer (PRO).

In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Nweke promised on behalf of her team to do their best towards contributing to the upliftment of ReapVille schools, especially the well-being of the pupils and teachers welfare.

She expressed thanks to other parents and teachers in the trust they have on the new PTA Executive Committee.

The Director and proprietress, ReapVille Schools, Mrs. Philomena Ugwuoke commended the PTA committee for accepting to serve in this capacity, hoping that ReapVille schools intend to benefit from their anticipated contributions in keeping to the standards of the school.

Reapville School, she said, is committed to provide pupils with an education that is unique based on their collaborative learning, extra curricula activity and supportive learning environment which foster independence, strength of character and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

And based on their culture, Reapville School, Ugwuoke pointed out is dedicated to develop an inclusive child education driven by technology, passionate and well-motivated staff and active parent participation.

“We believe every child will learn and flourish with the support of a committed team; touching the psychological, cognitive, spiritual and social development of the child,” she said.

In addition, Ugwuoke noted that their curriculum challenges and help students reason analytically, think creatively and argue critically.

“We offer our pupils the best in early childhood education within a friendly and caring environment,” she said, stressing that focus on character development and effective learning through interaction, differentiated methods and other unique psychological tested and approved method of teaching and learning for the benefit of the learner.

The ReapVille School special assembly attracted pupils’ display of some of their artworks.

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Konga goes hot on back to school promo - ITREALMS

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As part of efforts aimed at giving its loyal customers the best summer shopping experience, Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has put on sale thousands of products from its massive inventory at unprecedented discounts for its Back to School promotion which runs from Monday August 27^th to Sunday September 9^th 2018.

The promotion will offer eager shoppers access to the wide range of products online @ Konga.com and offline in every Konga retail store nationwide.

Tagged #BacktoSchoolwithKonga, the two-week campaign will see genuine products across multiple categories including mobile phones, laptops and other computing devices such as notebooks, smart printers and Kids tablets, fashion items and accessories, a wide range of Electronics and the best Home and Kitchen appliances from the biggest brands.

Further raising the excitement for the Konga Back to School campaign is a series of social media activities including quizzes which will pitch parents against their kids, a hashtag campaign that will see lucky winners visit the Konga office for a one-minute shopping fiesta, a photo contest on how kids spent their holidays, with winners getting Back to School essentials and school supplies as well as kiddies and adult games, among others.

“With #BacktoSchoolwithKonga, we intend to offer not only returning students and other individuals a chance to shop a wide range of essential products for the new school season at amazing prices, we are also making a bold statement with bulk purchases and sweet deals for educational institutions nationwide, corporate organizations, small businesses and other bulk shoppers with flexible payment terms,” disclosed Konga CEO Online, Nick Imudia.

“In addition, shoppers can enjoy same day delivery on select items for orders placed before 12pm plus flexible payment such as pre-payment and our recently relaunched payment on delivery options, among others. You also enjoy multiple delivery options by K-Express as well as the choice of being able to pick up at any Konga retail store of your choice. Our customers can also walk into any of our stores nationwide and with the help of our staff, order the items not available in-store, then pay and collect when it is delivered at the store or we deliver it at their door-steps,” he concluded.

The Konga Back to School campaign is expected to whet the appetite of Konga’s numerous merchants and customers nationwide in anticipation of its year-end campaigns including the Independence Day sales and its much-awaited Black Friday promotion tagged Yakata.

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Pro-freedom leaders head to Rome for CitizensGO Summer School - ITREALMS Online

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The third summer school organized by the CitizensGO is headed to the city of Italy in Rome in partnership with the Leadership Institute, reports ITRealms.

The Summer School slated for July 3 through 6 with emphasis on participation, training, and networking of young pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom leaders. 

A public statement from CitizensGO and made available to ITRealms, informed “We will talk about the most relevant challenges to our values, including gender ideology, attacks on marriage and the family, the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, and the violation of freedom of opinion in the West.”

ITRealms gathered that during the Summer School students and participants from around the world will learn how to improve their advocacy skills through full-immersion training and networking with influential pro-life and pro-family leaders.

Also, ITRealms gathered that topics that would be discussed include communication strategy, the values-driven audience, judgments and choices, identity as message, messaging toolkit, storytelling: connecting with people who share your values, television interview techniques, producing compelling video (to better distribute your messages), working with the media, etc.

Imagine the huge benefit that you and I, as citizengoers, get from a programme such as this and contact with people (especially young people) from all over the world who are training along with us to spread the values that you and I defend.

“We who build communities (this is why I am writing to you and asking you for help) will ensure that highly-skilled speakers promote the values that you and I defend as citizengoers. And this way your voice, and mine, and that of those who defend life, family and freedom, will be stronger, spread farther ... and fulfill what we set out to do: spread the word, spread this message and share.”

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M.D School, 7 others win British Council International School Award

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Eight schools in Nigeria have been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of their work to bringing the world into the classroom.

The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that showcase outstanding work in international education, such as through links with partner schools overseas. 

Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to live and work as global citizens.

The eight schools honoured on Thursday in Lagos were Child of Promise School (Lagos), Hallmark School (Lagos), Linsy High School (Lagos), Linsy Nursery & Primary School (Lagos), M.D School (Lagos), Olumawu School (Abuja), Riverside Montessori School (Ogun) and Supreme Education Foundation Schools (Lagos)

Some of the range of international work taken on by the various schools included Creating Wealth from Waste, Cultural Diversity, Learn my Language, Life in Slums, Child Labour, Saving the Girl Child, Nature Conservation and Natural Resources and Sustaining World Peace.

Lynda Ashaolu, Project Manager, Schools Education, British Council, said: “The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. 

“Adding an international dimension to children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful future careers in an increasingly global economy.”

The award is now available worldwide in countries such as the United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus and Pakistan as part of the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms programme. 

Around 5,000 International School Awards have been presented to successful schools in the UK since the scheme began in 1999.

The International School Award encourages and supports schools to develop an international ethos embedded throughout the school; a majority of pupils within the school impacted by and involved in international work; collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools; curriculum-based work across a range of subjects; year-round international activity; and involvement of the wider community.

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How MD School got British Council International School Award

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The Lagos-based MD Nursery and Primary School, has been awarded the prestigious British Council International School Award, reports ITRealms.

The British Council, ITRealms gathered, conveyed this decision to the school via a letter dated January 16, 2018.

According to the letter, signed by the Council’s Project Officer in charge of Schools Education, Olumide Akintunde: “We are pleased to inform you that your school’s ISA portfolio has been assessed, and your school has successfully been awarded the British Council International School Award (ISA) for the 2016/2017 round.”

Akintunde also said that the formal presentation has been scheduled for April this year as part of activities to mark the schools operations for over 30 years.

The letter to the school, which is run by an erudite educationist, Julie Adedugbe, added: “We would like to congratulate the entire school body on this achievement. Well-done!!”

The British Council International School Award recognises and celebrates exemplary practices of internationalism in schools.

According to information on the website of the British Council, the International School Award is a benchmarking scheme that accredits schools as having an outstanding level of support for nurturing global citizenship in young people and enriching teaching and learning.

The ISA was introduced in India in 2003 and nearly 2,500 schools across the Asian country have been so recognised.

The Council said the range of schools participating in the International School Award varies from the well-resourced private schools to government schools from rural areas and schools for the less advantaged communities.

The International School Award now has a presence in 31 countries worldwide.

The award, according to the Council, has a positive impact on not just the students, but also the teachers and school in its entirety.

It is said to be a leadership challenge and fosters team building, innovation and project management.

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

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