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1 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the return of history as a subject in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. The Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday while reviewing the year 2024 on Channels Television, with focus on education. “President Tinubu has given the directive for the return of history as a subject…
6 Dec
Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Alausa, has assured academic unions that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will honour agreements reached with them, while assuring that the remaining 50 per cent of withheld salaries will be paid. Alausa, however, urged labour unions, particularly those in the education sector, to prioritise the welfare and education of Nigerian students by choosing…
18 Nov
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a restructuring of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to ensure that 80 per cent of the curriculum focuses on practical work. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Sunday during a press conference to announce the Maiden Edition of the Tertiary Education…
13 Nov
The Federal Government has taken swift action against bullying at Federal Government College, Enugu, by suspending 13 students involved in a recent incident. The Guardian reports that a trending video on social media captured a gang assault of an SS1 student by a group of students on November 7, 2024. Reacting to the incident, Minister…
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Syrian authorities foiled an attempt by Islamic State group jihadists to blow up a revered Shiite shrine in a Damascus suburb, a source within Syria's intelligence agency told state news agency SANA Saturday. Intelligence and security forces "succeeded in thwarting an attempt by IS to carry out a bombing inside the Sayyida Zaynab shrine," the…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning strike lit up Liverpool's 4-0 win over League Two Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. The England international was named captain in the absence of Virgil van Dijk in a much-changed side named by Arne Slot and led by example after a being criticised for his…
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put in a transfer request, Napoli coach Antonio Conte said on Saturday, as Italian media report of a potential switch to Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking to reporters ahead of Napoli's home fixture with Verona on Sunday, Conte confirmed that Kvaratskhelia wanted to leave southern Italy's biggest club where the Georgia forward won a…
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The North-East Unity Forum (NEUF) on Saturday faulted Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, over his recent remarks about Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. The NEUF expressed its disapproval of Dare's article titled "Governor Bala Mohammed Playing Irresponsible Politics: An Expression of Crass Irrationality and Utmost Insensitivity by…
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President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday on Jan. 12. The President commended Aiyedatiwa for his dedication and political consistency, beginning with his membership in the Action Congress of Nigeria in 2011, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s…
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The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has faulted Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi for saying without proof that the proposed tax reform will affect the north more than any part of the country. Mr Emeka Nwankpa, Chairman of TMSG, and Mr Dapo Okubanjo, Secretary, in a statement on Saturday, accused Mohammed of making false claims…
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The Nigerian Army Military Hospital, Benin, has honoured 10 members of staff for distinguished performance in 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awardees comprised five each from the soldiers and the civilian staff. According to the list, Staff Sgt. Ibrahim Suleiman, Sgt. Baba Sheshi, Lance Cpl Ifeoma Ede, Pte Mika’il Atanda,…