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Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has assured of the readiness of the Government to ensure one hundred percent eradication of loop holes for examination malpractices in both public and private schools in the state.

Arigbabu, gave this assurance during a meeting with some stakeholders in the education sector at Lisabi Grammar School, Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, emphasising that the Ministry would sanitise the whole school system and would not hesitate to sanction any individuals or schools caught with any form of examination malpractices.

The Commissioner hinted that the Ministry would synergise with examination bodies especially West African Examination Council to make sure that there would be improvement in the examination processes, urging stakeholders to ensure that the State image remained unstained by remaining good ambassadors in their day to day activities.

He commended the Federal Government for giving the directives that ‘no student should be admitted into Senior Secondary School (SSS3) classes’, saying it was a welcome development that would also curb malpractices in schools to the barest minimum.

“In Ogun State, we have done a lot to curb the problem of examination malpractices to a very large extent. Let us work together to ensure that it becomes a thing of the past in the State,” the Commissioner stated.

Earlier in her opening remarks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, enjoined teachers and school owners to shun every form of practices that could tarnish their image as well as jeopardise the future of the learners, saying they keep their integrity intact.

Responding, 2 teachers from both the Federal Government Girls College Sagamu and Idogo/Ipaja Community High School, Idogo, Yewa south Mr. James Owolabani and Mr. Adewale Adenuga respectively, commended the Commissioner on the initiatives and innovations introduced to curb anomalies in order to provide qualitative education to every child in the State.

Ogun to eliminate examination malpractice in schools – Commissioner

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has said for the US lawmakers to indict former New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso as fundamentalist means something may be fishy somewhere.

Ndume said this on Friday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

He expressed shock that Kwankwaso’s name was mentioned, stressing that he wants to know how the former Kano state governor got implicated or mentioned.

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The legislation, Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, contains provision for potential sanctions against Fulani militias and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Reacting, Ndume said, “What I’m sure is that this is a bill introduced that has gone through both first reading in both the Senate and the House. I’ve been trying to get my hands on the copy of the bill and what it contains but it’s not yet in the public domain, but it is only when I get the details that I can react.

“In the summary, I know that the bill is recommending sanctions and even visa ban and confiscation of assets and all that.

“For them to mention Kwankwaso, I think something may be fishy somewhere Nothing to worry about, if somebody is actually clean.”

US bill: Indicting only Kwankwaso is suspicious – Ndume

The Police Command in Lagos State has launched a 24-hour anti-crime patrol along the coastal road to boost security and protect commuters and construction sites.

The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced the initiative on Thursday during a show of force along the route.

Jimoh said the move was designed to prevent crime, vandalism of equipment, theft, and other offences along the newly opened road.

He stated that when the road opened in early December 2025, the command deployed 50 patrol teams, each comprising five officers.

According to him, officers were stationed at intersections, black spots, and other vulnerable points along the corridor.

“Since the deployment, we have not recorded any case of snatching, kidnapping, or robbery in the area due to the strong police presence,” he said.

Jimoh added that the command has now deployed four mobile patrol teams to operate round the clock along the coastal road.

“These teams will move continuously to cover gaps between fixed posts, monitor vandalism-prone areas, and conduct discreet investigations to arrest perpetrators,” he said.

He noted that the patrols would also protect road users, contractors’ staff, and construction equipment on site.

The teams, he said, would ensure that installed facilities, including lighting, barriers, and fencing, are not damaged.

Jimoh said the initiative is supported by the Lagos State Government through the State Security Trust Fund, in collaboration with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.

He added that patrols would extend to adjoining areas posing threats, including Kuramo Junction and the Ajah–Lekki corridor.

“Commuters, residents, and businesses along the coastal road should feel reassured of their safety.

“This initiative complements existing security arrangements and ensures that Lagos remains safe and secure,” he said.

Jimoh said designated officers would supervise the teams to guarantee continuous monitoring and swift responses to threats.

Also speaking, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, thanked the police commissioner for the intervention.

Dare said the additional four patrol vehicles would help curb the activities of hoodlums and vandals along the road.

He recalled raising concerns about the theft of manhole covers, steel directional signs, and fencing on the coastal road.

“On behalf of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, we thank the Commissioner of Police for this prompt response.

“We believe the additional patrol teams will end the activities of vandals on the coastal road,” Dare stated.

Police launch 24-hour patrol on Lagos coastal road