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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Widespread exam paper leaks have plagued the ongoing 2025 WAEC May/June examinations, with English Language questions surfacing before the rescheduled paper Parents and education stakeholders have raised serious safety concerns as students in parts of Oyo and Osun states were forced to write papers late into the night Experts blame the recurrent exam leaks on deep-rooted systemic failures in Nigeria’s education sector, calling for urgent institutional reforms The West African Examinations...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan (MSSNUI), honoured 400 of its members who are on the first-class grade. The Muslim group honoured the student scholars during its 2025 Grand Award of Academic Excellence. The event, which took place at the Prof Musa Oladipupo Abdu Civic Centre, University of Ibadan Central Mosque premises, was graced by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Matemilola, Otileta VII, who served as the keynote speaker at the event.
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2 weeks ago | 
legit.ng | Nurudeen Lawal |Ridwan Kolawole
The political dust raised by the commendation of Governor Adeleke by President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, is yet to settle as APC and PDP continue to slug it out. Hon Gbajabiamila, during a courtesy visit, commended Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, saying he has done a “phenomenal job” in the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Residents of Ajibode, Laniba, Lakoto, and nearby communities have raised alarm over the deteriorating state of their roads and lack of electricity Small business owners, academics, and motorists described the daily hardships caused by poor infrastructure While some community leaders remain hopeful that the Oyo State Government will soon intervene, others have begun self-help efforts or relocated entirely The residents of Ajibode, Lakoto Osajin, Laniba Mosoke, and the surrounding areas have...
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3 weeks ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion in relief for victims of the January 2024 Bodija explosion that destroyed over 200 homes The decision, made at an Executive Council meeting, follows months of pressure from affected residents, who say the support is overdue but welcome While residents expressed cautious optimism, they also criticized misleading government statements and called for accountability in the ongoing investigation Oyo state Government has approved ₦4.5 billion for the...
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3 weeks ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Kwara State Government spent over N393 million on utilities such as electricity, internet, airtime, and satellite services in just the first quarter of 2025 Electricity alone accounted for N255.2 million, while internet access charges cost N128.3 million, raising concerns about fiscal discipline Additionally, N447 million was spent on local and international travel within the same period, despite no foreign grants being attracted The Kwara State Government spent a staggering N393 million on...
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1 month ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed the allegation of worsening economic situation in the country Senator Basiru made the contentious declaration in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng correspondent in Ibadan The APC scribe posited that the critics should rather beam their searchlights on the state governors who now receive three times their old allocations The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator...
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1 month ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Ibadan Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has frowned at the reductions in the salaries of judicial staff in the state The legal body rejected the action and called on Governor Seyi Makinde to rescind it The Branch Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, in a letter to Governor Makinde, said the association took the reduction in salary of the concerned staff with disbelief The Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has frowned at and rejected the reduction...
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1 month ago | 
legit.ng | Ibrahim Sofiyullaha |Ridwan Kolawole
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Nigerian youth to embrace entrepreneurship and education as the keys to economic prosperity Speaking at the 2025 Oyo Youth Summit in Ibadan, he emphasized that his administration is committed to providing platforms that help unlock youth potential through innovation, productivity, and education The event also featured an awareness campaign against drug abuse, youth empowerment awards, and commendations for outstanding young individuals in the state...
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1 month ago | 
legit.ng | Nurudeen Lawal |Ridwan Kolawole
Saheed Ahmed, a graduating Veterinary Medicine student from the University of Ibadan, was named the best global veterinary student by the World Veterinary Association In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Ahmed shared how his journey, marked by resilience, leadership roles, and mentorship support, led to the recognition, which includes a €5,000 award Inspired by family and driven by a passion for public health and advocacy, Ahmed aims to make a global impact in One Health and antimicrobial...
