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Benue to train 22,000 teachers in e-learning, virtual education
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue State Government is to train 22,000 teachers and lecturers in public schools to equip them with required digital literacy skills and ICT knowledge relevant for implementation of the e-learning and virtual education policy. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Denis Ityavyar disclosed this in a letter of approval for the
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FG, ILO launch campaign to end child labour
From Benjamin Babine, Abuja The Federal Government has officially launched the 2021 International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour (IYECL), as part of global action to accelerate the fight against the vice. Speaking at the formal launch, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, stated that the action was an implementation of
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Buhari condoles with Adamawa community over insurgents’ attack
President Muhammad Buhari has condoled with Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa over thecrecent Boko Haram insurgents attack. Buhari, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustafa, said this when he visited the community on Sunday. The president expressed his deepest sympathy and condolence to the affected
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JUST IN: Boko-Haram: Defence Minister, Service Chiefs storm Maiduguri
From Molly Kilete, Abuja Following the continuous attack on some villages in Borno State by the Boko Haram and Islamic States of West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists, the minister of Defence Bashir Salihu Magashi, is visiting the state to confer with the commanders on the way forward. Magashi, who left Abuja Sunday morning is being accompanied
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Abia MOPOL Inspector shoots himself by accident, dies – Police
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A police inspector attached to the Police Mobile Force 55, Aba, Abia State, has died by a gunshot wound to the chest inside the police base at the weekend. The policeman identified as Inspector Ochofie Ijimbile is said to have accidentally shot himself in the chest inside the barracks, though suicide
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Taraba: Cooperative launches 100 unit housing estate for university staff
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (SMCSL) of the Federal University of Wukari commenced on Sunday the construction of a one hundred unit housing estate for staff of the university to address housing deficit in the school. President of the Cooperative Society Dr Akpa Paul Hassan, in his welcome address at
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Kebbi secures $70 million World Bank grant to strengthen girl child education
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has disclosed that his administration has secured a 70 million US dollars World Bank grant to strengthen Adolescent Girl Child Education in the state. Governor Bagudu disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi at the 5th Kebbi State Women Ramadan Lecture Series, etitled: “The Fundamental Role
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Foluke AbdulRazaq: The many stripes of the Amazon at 65
Jumoke Damilola Olakunle One of the most memorable subnational administrations in Nigeria was the military regime of retired Gen. Buba Marwa in Lagos State. Not only was it known for its tough crackdowns on violent crimes, the regime is reputed to have kickstarted what is today regarded as the country’s most efficient revenue generation template.
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Adeboye condemns attacks on Ekiti traditional rulers
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado Ekiti The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has condemned the recent attacks by gunmen on monarchs in Ekiti State. The pastor spoke against the backdrop of separate attacks on two traditional rulers by gunmen in the state in the last ten days.
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PDP wins Andoni in Rivers local govt poll
(NAN) Mr Erastus Awortu, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Andoni local area council has emerged winner in the just concluded council poll having pulled the highest number of 107,658 votes. Mr Michael Blessed, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Returning Officer, made the declaration on Saturday shortly after results collation
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US embassy to withdraw staff as Chad rebels advance
The United States has ordered its non-essential staff in Chad to leave the African country as rebel fighters approached the capital on Sunday after early election results showed President Idriss Deby on course to extend his three-decade rule. Deby, who seized power in 1990 at the head of an armed rebellion, is a staunch
Currency printing: Don’t crucify Obasek, heed his advise – PDP govs tell CBN, PGF
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind one of one of their members, Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who has come under attack over his comment on the N60 billion printed by the Federal Government during the March Federal Account Allocation Committee
NCDC: Nigeria’s active COVID-19 cases increase by 39
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the country’s COVID-19 active cases increased by 39, bringing the total number to 7,821. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Saturday. It, however, recorded 60 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 164,207. The agency noted
I’m not actively in a relationship –Peruzzi
Nigerian R&B musician, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has claimed that he has never been in a relationship before. The singer spoke during a chat with Beat 99 FM following the release of his latest studio album ‘Rum and Boogie‘. “I’m seeing many people but nobody is seeing me back. It’s a
Ooni of Ile-Ife to honour Toyin Kolade
Princess Toyin Kolade, over three decades ago started as a petty trader in Ilesha, Osun state. However, she’s today a very successful woman, having widen her horizon and expanded her business scope to be involved in importation and many more. On another note, Kolade’s involvement in the promotion of the rich Yoruba cultural values,
Nigerian British born actress, Wunmi Mosaku shines at BAFTA awards
Nigerian British born actress, Wunmi Mosaku continues to soar higher in her acting career in the United Kingdom and Hollywood. At the just concluded 74th British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTA awards, which held on 10 and 11 April 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall in London Mosaku was one of the
Damian Wan: From security guard to rising music star
Patrick Damian Wan is the new kid on the block in the Nigerian entertainment scene. The Political Science graduate from University of Ibadan who hails from Abia State, disclosed that his love for music took root while he was in the university and his exploits on campus earned him accolades that has prepared him
Wale Tinubu’s enviable disposition to humanity
Kindness is a pearl of the heart; without it, the heart is just an empty shell. Kindness is considered as one of the most adored and idolized qualities of a good character. Billionaire businessman and Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Jubril Adewale Tinubu perfectly believes in the afore maxim, as it’s obvious he understands the
Glitz, glamour as Oba Elegushi celebrates 45th birthday
It was nothing short of glitz and glamour when stylish monarch, HRM Oba Saheed Elegushi, rolled out drums to celebrate his 45th birthday anniversary recently. Held at the Monarch Events Centre, the party was a fitting finale to two days of activities to celebrate King of Ikate-Elegushi Land, Lagos State. The day began with
Tithes, offerings should be for church members’ welfare –Pastor Olayemi
The General Overseer of Ever Increasing Anointing Ministries, Taiye E. Olayemi, talks about the unique moves of God in the church during the pandemic, survival strategies and how tithes, offerings should be utilized in this interview with TAI ANYANWU What major development took place in your church following the lockdown, at the outbreak of
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