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South West , Oyo lost a foremost Political Leader- Former Minister Sunday Dare Mourns Passing Of Chief Koleoso

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2 weeks ago

September 3, 2024

Former Minister of youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Dare, has expressed sadness over the death of former Secretary to the Government of Oyo State (SSG), Chief Michael Koleosho .

Chief Koleoso, who served as Secretary to the State Government under the late Governor Lam Adesina’s administration and also served as the National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), passed away on Monday after brief illness at the age of 86 years.

In a statement released on Tuesday,Chief Dare described Chief Koleoso as a man of principle and a politician of Character,noting that Nigeria has lost another political gladiator.

“I am deeply saddened by the death of the Chief Michael Koleosho, a former Secretary to the Government of Oyo State and National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).

Chief Koleoso is a man of principle and a politician of Character who has left behind an enviable political legacy .

I extend my deepest sympathies to friends,political associates and other members of the bereaved family . May God Almighty comfort them and grant Chief Koleoso peaceful rest”. Chief Dare said.

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2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits

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6 hours ago

September 19, 2024

The Gleamer

Mariam Sanni

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) , with 60.55 percent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.

Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.

Prof. Wushishi disclosed that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.

The NECO boss gave a further breakdown of the results as : “Number of candidates that sat is 1,367,736 representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.

” Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including English and Mathematics is 828,284, representing 60.55%.

” Number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics is 1,147,597, representing 83.90%”

On the number of examination malpractice, Wushishi said this year’s figure witnessed a great reduction when compared to last year.

He said: “The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1%.”

The registrar, however, revealed that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.

” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states. They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied. One school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.

” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness, and negligence, in 12 states.”

He urged candidates who sat for the examination to visit the NECO website to access their results.

” At this juncture, I wish to formally declare that the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal is hereby released to the public. By this release, candidates can now access their results on the NECO website:www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” Wushishi said.

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