NAMIBIA honoured its first president, Sam Nujoma, with a state funeral on Saturday, as African leaders gathered to pay their final respects. Nujoma, who led the country to independence in 1990, died at the age of 95. His funeral drew dignitaries from across the continent, reflecting his impact on the struggle against …
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THE Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (BEDTF) on Saturday commenced a six-week training for teachers, aimed at overcoming learning deficiencies amongst children in public schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is a collaboration between the BEDTF and the Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board (TTRCB), …
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THE Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, at the weekend expressed his support for the creation of Karaduwa State from the existing Katsina State. He made this statement in Funtua, Katsina State, during the distribution of Ramadan food items and empowerment organised by Sen. Muntari Dandutse, who represents the Katsina South …
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In recent years, Nigerian lecturers have been vilified, scapegoated, and subjected to intense scrutiny under the guise of moral purification. The National Assembly went as far as passing a law prescribing severe punishment for any lecturer accused of harassment—ensuring that even mere courtship with a student could lead to dire …
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By Amaka Okafor -Igwe David Umahi Federal University of Health Science, Uburu, in Ebonyi State (DUFUHS) has sanctioned 14 students for exam misconduct, stealing among other offenses on campus during the 2024 /2025 academic year. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Jesse Uneke made this known during the institution’s 4th …
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THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved a grace of Ramadan fast period to enable intending pilgrims to register for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, on Saturday in Abuja, to mark the 2025 Ramadan …
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TRAGEDY struck on Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who confirmed the incident, said the crash occurred around 5 a.m. …
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THE Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has outlined efforts and plans of the administration to achieve Nigeria’s ambitious target of increasing oil production to 4 million barrels per day by 2030. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Verheijen said the government …
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly killed scores of bandits in air strikes in Zamfara state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said a component of Operation Fansa Yanma launched air strikes on bandits’ hideouts targeting Yusuf Yellow, “a notorious bandit leader”, in Tsafe …
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CALVIN Bassey has revealed the reason he opted to to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Bassey was eligible to represent Italy, Nigeria and England at the international level. The Fulham defender was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, and moved to England as a child. The 25-year-old took …
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