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    Day: October 6, 2025

    Oyebanji Raises Teachers’ Retirement Age to 65, Rewards Outstanding Educators with ₦46m on World Teachers’ Day

    October 6, 2025 (updated October 6, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Taiwo Adekunle,  Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the extension of teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and service years from 35 to 40, in a major boost to the state’s education sector. The governor made the announcement on Sunday during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti,... Read more

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    Imisi Shines as Big Brother Naija Season 10 Champion, Clinches ₦120 Million Grand Prize

    October 6, 2025 (updated October 6, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sandra Micheal After ten thrilling weeks of strategy, drama, and emotional rollercoasters, Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, earning the coveted title of Africa’s most talked-about reality star and walking away with the ₦120 million grand prize. The live finale, which aired on Sunday night, delivered an electrifying climax to what has been... Read more

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