Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved the payment of administrative charges of over N24million to school Principals.

Fayemi approved the funds for 13,390 candidates who will be writing the April/May 2019 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination in the Public Secondary Schools in the State.

In furtherance of his free and compulsory education policy, Fayemi had earlier paid the WASSSCE fees for all students in the state’s public schools.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Ayodeji Ajayi, who disclosed this on Friday in Ado Ekiti, the State capital, added that the government has decided to completely change the face of education.

Ajayi, however, disclosed that Vice Principals that have served for over twenty years would henceforth be engaged in supervision of Ceritificate Examinations in the State.

He said: ” The State Government has paid the sum of N1, 850 (One thousand Eight hundred and Fifty Naira) per student for 13,390 candidates to take care of administrative charges and incidental expenses during the examination.

“Any school involved in examination malpractices would be punished in accordance with the law”, he warned.

The Permanent Secretary added that the state government has a zero tolerance for examination malpractice.

He called on Principals in the state not to collect any money from any candidate that would write the SSCE Examination now that government has taken care of all required expenses.

AS part of the celebrations in February, known as the month of love,  Tecno Mobile, with support from Kunle Afolayan’s IRE clothing, Radisson Hotel Ikeja, and FilmHouse IMAX Cinemas Lekki, decided to give four couples a special valentine treat through an online activity called #IFYOULOVEME challenge which saw fans of the brand daring their loved ones to do something audacious.

Emphasising the importance of love, Tecno created a Valentine activity that slightly took participants out of their comfort zone but allowed them to show love and make it memorable.

“This is what Tecno Mobile is all about,” said TECNO’s PR and Strategic Partnership Manager, Jesse Oguntimehin, while expressing his satisfaction at the success of the campaign.

“We love our fans and what better way to show it, than to encourage them to show love to their favourite people while we also give them a memorable experience.”

Part of the entries received include a lady acting as a bus conductor and another taking over the role of a suya merchant. At the end, Azeezat Lawal, Anita Clement, Ofere Oluwatobi and Oluwatoni Animashaun were selected as winners as they had the most creative dare responses with the highest number of views.

AFTER a busy period which saw her gracing different conventions and concerts, gospel singer, Tope Alabi and her hubby, are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on vacation.

The singer has been posting pictures of their time together since arriving the Emirate on Monday, captioning them: “In Dubai on vacation for a while to resume soon. Thank you Jesus for journey mercy.”

Though she is on break, Tope Alabi will be featuring in some gospel concerts, already lined up during her stay.

The singer who recently featured on another album, ‘Toh Marvellous,’ a joint effort with Mike Abdul, is also asking her fans to buy her new work, The Spirit Of Light, which features top photographer TY Bello.

“I like to tell you to get your own copy of The Spirit Of Life and people have been listening and they get blessed every day.”

Born on October 27, 1970, Tope Alabi is a gospel singer, film music composer and actress. Alabi was formerly a member of the Jesters International comedy group and also made Yoruba films.

NOLLYWOOD actress and producer Oluwaseyi Edun, popularly known as Shai, has celebrated her hubby actor Adeniyi Johnson, who marked his birthday on Wednesday.

Taking to social media, the actress put up a picture collage with a special song dedicated to her husband, whom she usually refers to as her confidant.

“Dear Adeniyi, today, you start a new chapter in your life, we get to celebrate you and that makes me so excited. I’ll just start by saying that, you are the absolute best person I know. You are caring and welcoming; you are non-judgmental and forgiving; steady and strong.

“You are the most humble human I know. Chaiiii…you have every reason not to be, yet you display humility and kindness in every situation. I am a living witness to it daily and it is one of the most attractive qualities about you. Your positivity is infectious! You believe in people and support them, regardless of circumstance. This has always been true in our relationship.

“There have been many dreams and ideas that I have chased over the past years and you always supported them. Not only did you support me, but you listened, gave your input, and encouraged me every step of the way. Thank you Oriyomi and I love you for that. Thank you for putting up with my weaknesses. I know I can be difficult at times, but there you are, always cheering me up and doing the best you can to understand and help me. The world needs more men like you in it, Aremu. You are such a blessing in our lives and the lives of so many.

“I thank Jesus every day for you, our union, our friendship, and the little family we are creating. Let me also thank you for being you. Always remember, you are all I need. You are you and I appreciate you”.