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Girl-Child Day: NGO Launches Spelling Bee, Quiz Competition in Borno
Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD), a nonprofit organization, has commemorated the 11th-anniversary of the International Day for the Girl-Child by launching a technology-driven Spelling Bee and Mathematics Quiz Competition for Junior Secondary Schools in Borno state. In a press release, Benjamin John, the organization’s Executive Director, announced that the competition, which is in its
Obi, Atiku risk contempt charge – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Presidential Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 poll, Atiku Abubakar and that of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, risk contempt charge. Reacting to Obi’s press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, a lawyer, said Tinubu does not
Diphtheria: Kaduna records 20 deaths, 156 cases
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has revealed that Kaduna State has recorded 156 confirmed cases of diphtheria with 20 reported deaths. Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NPHCDA, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Federal Task Team on Diphtheria, made this announcement during the
Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of chief executives in the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday. The statement revealed that Aminu Maida was appointed as Executive
Will Smith and I have been separated for 7 years — Wife
Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and her husband Will Smith have secretly been separated for the last seven years – as she admitted that the pair, who tied the knot in 1997, are still trying to ‘figure out’ what the future of their marriage looks like. The 52-year-old shared the shocking news about
Over N300bn property saved in first half of 2023 – Fire Service
The Controller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS) Engr Jaji Abdulganiyu, has disclosed that the Service saved property worth over 300 billion Naira from fire between January and June 2023. He disclosed this while speaking during the Commissioning of firefighting trucks and Ford Rapid Response Vehicles at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters, Abuja on Wednesday. Six
Niger junta orders top UN official to leave country
Niger’s junta has demanded that the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission there leave the country within 72 hours, accusing the U.N. of excluding Niger from its General Assembly last month. The army officers who seized power in a coup in July did not have a representative at the meeting of world leaders in
Speaker Abbas calls for more investment in girl-child education
The Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu, have called for more investment in the education of the girl-child in Nigeria. They made the call in separate statements to celebrate and congratulate the Nigerian Girl-Child on this year’s celebrations. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,
No Evidence Tinubu forged Chicago Certificate – BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has said there was no proof yet that President Bola Tinubu forged his academic record at the Chicago State University (CSU). This was made known in a report by the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team published on Wednesday. Recall that the majority of Nigerians have been reacting as to whether Tinubu
Suspected cultists shot mechanic dead in Rivers
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have shot and killed an automobile technician identified as John Okon in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that the incident occured at about 8:55pm on Tuesday when Okon was discussing with a lady in his car. An eyewitness account had it that while the
Tinubu condoles NASS over death of Sokoto Reps Member, Danbuga
President Bola Tinubu has sent messages of sympathy and condolences to the leadership and members of the House of Representatives over the tragic death of a lawmaker representing Isa/Sabon Birni federal constituency of Sokoto State, Hon. Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga. Hon. Danbuga died in the early hours of Wednesday following a brief illness. President Tinubu said
Tinubu condoles NASS over death of Sokoto Reps Member, Danbuga
Find homegrown solutions to Africa’s problems’ – Obasanjo charges leaders
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged African leaders to find homegrown solutions to the various problems facing the continent. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday while playing host to a delegation of students and youths from several African countries at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The delegation, among whom were students
Find homegrown solutions to Africa’s problems’ – Obasanjo charges leaders
‘I wanted to explode’ – Lukaku speaks on ‘shocking’ events before Chelsea exit
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at Roma, has described events leading up to his departure from Stamford Bridge this summer as “shocking”. The Belgian also claimed there were moments before his exit that made him “explode”. Lukaku spent last season on loan at Inter Milan, but instead of signing on a
‘I wanted to explode’ – Lukaku speaks on ‘shocking’ events before Chelsea exit
Tinubu names Maida as new EVC for NCC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced Aminu Maida as the new Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Until Maida’s appointment, Prof Umar Danbatta had been the EVC of NCC since 2015. Other appointments in
Tinubu names Maida as new EVC for NCC
No proof Tinubu forged Chicago certificate – BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), says there is no proof that President Bola Tinubu forged his academic record at Chicago State University (CSU). BBC’s Global Disinformation Team disclosed this in a report published on Wednesday. Recall that reactions trailed Tinubu’s academic records after Chicago State University’s recent release and deposition of his certificate to former
No proof Tinubu forged Chicago certificate – BBC
Tinubu appoints substantive Postmaster General, CEOs of key communications agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: Among the new appointees are: EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) — Aminu Maida, MD/CEO, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) — Nkechi Egerton-Idehen DG/CEO, National Information Technology
Tinubu appoints substantive Postmaster General, CEOs of key communications agencies
Bandits kill village head, abduct 15 in Niger
Unknown gunmen have allegedly killed the village head of Zagzaga community, Mallam Usman Tukura, in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State and kidnapped no fewer than 15 people. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in the community. The bandits who stormed the village in large numbers unleashed terror on residents for about two hours
Bandits kill village head, abduct 15 in Niger
Anti-graft war is for all, not for EFCC alone – Chukkol
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdukarim Chukkol, has stated that the fight against corruption should not be left for the EFCC alone; rather, all patriotic citizens of the country should be involved. Chukkol made this statement while receiving Post-Graduate Auditing and Forensic Management Students from Nile University during
Anti-graft war is for all, not for EFCC alone – Chukkol
We’ll continue to strike until right thing is done – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected plans by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to include private universities in the country as beneficiaries of its projects. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, who disclosed the position of the union during a two-day interactive session between TETFund and all unions of beneficiary institutions, argued
We’ll continue to strike until right thing is done – ASUU
Igbo culture on bride price evil – Court declares over paternity case
An Akure Magistrate Court described Igbo custom as barbaric, evil, and ungodly because it denied a father access to his children over the non-payment of the bride price to the wife’s family. Magistrate Segun Rotiba disclosed this recently when he ruled on the legal tussle between Prophet Theophilus Obayan and his estranged wife, Prophetess Chibuzor
Igbo culture on bride price evil – Court declares over paternity case
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