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Olubunmi Omoniyi, a professor of Science Education and Curriculum Studies, has urged educators and policymakers to adopt transformative teaching strategies that recognize and nurture the unique potential in every student.  Prof. Omoniyi stated this on Tuesday, July 15,2025, while delivering the 43rd Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, titled. "A Science Classroom Where Everyone is a Genius: Management through Phenomenological Methodology",  The Professor, who drew from decades of experience in teaching Chemistry across secondary schools and tertiary institutions, declared: A classroom where everyone is a genius is not a dream. It is a possibility waiting to be unlocked with the right methods.  She emphasized that learning environments should move beyond rote memorization to become vibrant spaces where students explore, experiment, and innovate. Omoniyi recounted her Ph.D. research, which employed an activity-based learning cycle in teaching dif...

By Gabriel Sunday Afolayan  As Igogo Ekiti Day celebrations draw nearer and the sons and daughters of the kingdom already basking in high spirits, the organising committee has announced that the grand event coming up on  Saturday, September 6, 2025, promises to leave behind a colourful memory that will linger for year In a statement released by the Secretary of the Central Organising Committee, Engr. Clement Afolayan,  the festivities, expected to gather the creme de lacreme of the community from far and wide, is scheduled to take place at St. Michael's Catholic Nursery and Primary School playing field, Ikosu Road, Igogo Ekiti, and kick off at 10:00 am. Sequel to the above, all adult sons and daughters of Igogo Ekiti are reminded to pay their annual development levy of N6,000 before the D-day.  This levy, according to him, is an obligation, crucial to the development of the kingdom, while branches of the Igogo Ekiti Development Association (IDA) in differ...

Olubunmi Omoniyi, a professor of Science Education and Curriculum Studies, has urged educators and policymakers to adopt transformative teaching strategies that recognize and nurture the unique potential in every student.  Prof. Omoniyi stated this on Tuesday, July 15,2025, while delivering the 43rd Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, titled. "A Science Classroom Where Everyone is a Genius: Management through Phenomenological Methodology",  The Professor, who drew from decades of experience in teaching Chemistry across secondary schools and tertiary institutions, declared: A classroom where everyone is a genius is not a dream. It is a possibility waiting to be unlocked with the right methods.  She emphasized that learning environments should move beyond rote memorization to become vibrant spaces where students explore, experiment, and innovate. Omoniyi recounted her Ph.D. research, which employed an activity-based learning cycle in ...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for the constitutional protection of media professionals and the establishment of a media bailout fund to support struggling independent media organizations across the country. The appeal was made on Friday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, during the South West Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review.  The National President of the NUJ, Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, who was represented at the event by the Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, noted the roles of media in disseminating information about govt programs. In his proposal to the constitutional review panel, Abdullahi stressed the urgent need to address the growing threats to press freedom, journalist safety, and the economic viability of independent media outlets in Nigeria. He described journalism as a critical pillar of democracy and transparency, warning that ...

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, hosted his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the Government House in Akure.  The Oyo State Governor was in Akure for the activities marking the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II.  Receiving Makinde at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House, Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated him on the chieftaincy title to be conferred on him by the Deji of Akure.  Governor Aiyedatiwa, who said leaders must maintain good working relationship irrespective of political party affiliations, commended Makinde for his achievements in the last six years as Oyo Governor.  He said: "My brother, I welcome you back home. Akure is your home and I want to congratulate you on the chieftaincy title to be conferred on you by Kabiyesi, the Deji of Akure.  "I am sure this honour is not just because you are a Governor but because y...

The Rufus Giwa Polytechnic community has extended warm congratulations to Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, the former Rector of the institution who has recently been appointed by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as Commissioner for Education in Ondo State. Mr. Olorunwa Adegun, the Acting Rector, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, who served under Prof. Ajibefun as a Head of Department, described the appointment as a testament to Prof. Ajibefun's proven dedication, academic excellence, and leadership in the education sector. According to Adegun, "Prof. Ajibefun’s appointment is a recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to educational development.” He noted that Ajibefun’s vision for a modern, well-equipped institution led to significant infrastructural improvements, enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience during his tenure as the head of the Institution. Furthermore, the Acting Rector said, Prof. Ajibefun's impressive track record, which i...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan  A health expert, Mrs Elizabeth Abimbola has described gender equality as a huge contributor to economic growth . Abimbola, the South-West Regional Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. She said that gender perspectives should be incorporated into government policies and programmes in order to address specific needs and challenges. The PPFN coordinator further called for investment in education and economic opportunities for women and girls to enhance their autonomy and decision-making capacity. Abimbola said that by promoting gender equality, the society would achieve girl child education, poverty reduction and sustainable development. “Apart from promoting girl child education, gender equality enhances autonomy, decision-making capacity and future opportunities for female children. “Gender equality is a fundamental human right, essential...