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Kano revokes certificates of Private Schools
The Kano state government said all certificates of Private Schools operating in the state have been revoked with immediate effect. Special Adviser to the Governor on private and voluntary institutions, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced this at a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools on Saturday. Umar said all the schools were expected to
Journalists tasked to focus on Tsangaya system
Fifteen journalists drawn from Adamawa, Sokoto and Abuja have been tasked to dig deeper into the Tsangaya reform to provide sustainable solutions for the transformation of Almajirai and vulnerable girls in the Country through their reportage. The Head of Social Development Programme, Plan International, Mr Laban Onisimus, disclosed this to newsmen during a 2-day media
Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, is dead
Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, is dead. Details of his death are sketchy but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed sadness over the tragic news. The president, who paid tribute to the late diplomat in a statement Saturday by his spokeman, Ajuri Ngelale, extended his condolences to Ambassador Laro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well
Mosque collapse: Northern Governors’ Forum commiserates with Zazzau Emirate
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has extended its condolences and sympathies to the families affected by the tragic collapse of parts of the Zaria Central Mosque, which claimed six lives and left seven others injured. In a statement, Chairman of the forum and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as a
Nigerian stars shine as Sanwo-Olu Storms Emirates Stadium For Arsenal
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State was at the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal’s first game of the season. The Gunners kicked off their 2023/24 Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka found the net in the first-half before Taiwo Awoniyi scored a late
IYD 2023: Tinubu vows to honour commitment to generate 1m jobs in digital economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to honour his campaign commitment of generating one million new jobs in the digital economy for their upliftment and national economic development more broadly. The president made the pledge again Saturday in his message on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), while renewing the commitment of
PHOTOS: Top Nigerian Islamic clerics arrive Niger to meet military junta
Top Islamic cleric under the leadership of the national chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) have arrived in Niger Republic in a move to intervene in the current impasse between the Niger military junta and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The clerics include Sheikh Bala Lau, Sheikh Kabir Gombe, Sheikh
PHOTOS: Nollywood stars attend Saint Obi’s Candlelight
Nollywood stars like; the National President Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, Charles Okafor amongst others, attended the candlelight service of Saint Obi which was held on Friday. Born Obinna Nwafor, the actor was reported to have died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the residence of one of his siblings in Jos. However, the
Maui Wildfires: Jeff Bezos, Fiancé To Donate $100m
Maui’s richest part-time resident Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, have said they will donate $100 million to help victims of the Maui wildfires. In a statement issued by Sanchez, she said: ‘Jeff and I are heartbroken by what’s happening in Maui. We are thinking of all the families that have lost so much
Protest hits Kano over planned military intervention in Niger
Some protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to kick against the imminent use of force to resolve the Niger coup crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had directed military forces of the member states to be on standby. The protesters on Saturday embarked on the demonstration to show their
APGA tasks youths to take over governance from Nigerian leaders
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has tasked Nigerian youths to take over governance from the current leaders of the nation, to reduce the suffering and hardship citizens are facing. The National Youth Leader of the party, Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi
APGA tasks youths to take over governance from Nigerian leaders
I like him – Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde reveals England player he wished was Spanish
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has picked Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as the English player he wished was Spanish. Balde expressed his admiration for Rashford, insisting he likes the 25-year-old. Speaking to ESPN, the Spanish defender said he likes Rashford’s style of play. “One English player that I’d like to be Spanish would be Marcus
I like him – Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde reveals England player he wished was Spanish
Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro is dead
Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, is dead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. The Ministry, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its spokesperson. Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said Laro died last Friday in Paris, France, after a protracted illness. The statement read: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro is dead
EPL: Alan Shearer names teams to win title, finish runner-up this season
Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer has named the team to win the Premier League title and also finish in second position this season. The new Premier League season started on Friday with Manchester City beating Burnley 3-0. Man City won the Premier League title last season ahead of second position Arsenal. However, Shearer believes Pep Guardiola’s
EPL: Alan Shearer names teams to win title, finish runner-up this season
Transfer: Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa set to join Real Madrid on loan
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join La Liga giants Real Madrid on loan. According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Madrid and Chelsea have already reached a verbal agreement for the Spanish goalkeeper’s deal. Kepa has also reportedly agreed personal terms to move to Santiago Bernabéu. The deal does not include an obligation/permanent
Transfer: Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa set to join Real Madrid on loan
Protest hits Kano over ECOWAS’ planned military intervention in Niger
Protests have hit Kano State over the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) planned deployment of a standby military force in Niger. The protesters on Saturday embarked on a demonstration to show their displeasure at the planned military invasion of the Niger Republic. While moving in a procession, they chanted, “Nigeriens are our brothers;
Protest hits Kano over ECOWAS’ planned military intervention in Niger
Notorious gang kills man over phones in Adamawa
A gang, commonly known as Shila Boys in Adamawa State, has killed a man in the capital, Yola, stealing his phones. The state police command indicated Saturday that the command was told of the incident in the early hours of the day. He said 37-year-old Umar Abdulkadir was attacked and killed by the Shila Boys,
Notorious gang kills man over phones in Adamawa
BBNaija’s Phyna opens up on battle with alleged fraudulent car dealer, insurance company
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Otabor, simply known as Phyna, has opened up on her recent struggles with scammers. She said she has been battling a car dealer and an insurance company that scammed her for over three months. The reality star did not give details of her transactions with the car dealer
BBNaija’s Phyna opens up on battle with alleged fraudulent car dealer, insurance company
Transfer: Super Eagles defender moves to Oman
Omani League side, Al Wadah have captured Nigeria defender Sani Faisal. Faisal joined Al Wadah from from Nigeria Professional Football League side, Kwara United. The centre-back signed a one-year contract with the option of another year. The tough-tackling defender helped Kwara United escape relegation in the NPFL last season. The 26-year-old has also played for
Transfer: Super Eagles defender moves to Oman
Two killed as kidnappers attack travellers in Enugu
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers attacked travellers along the Ugwogo-Neke Road in Enugu State on Friday, and reportedly killed two persons. The incident occurred at a border between Enugu East and Isi-Uzo local government areas of the State. The Ugwogo area of Enugu State has been notorious for kidnapping activities, a situation that has made
Two killed as kidnappers attack travellers in Enugu
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