Benjamin Onoriode Irikefe
26 Jul 2024
In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of unemployment among graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria, a Nigerian Researcher-cum-Author, Dr. Benjamin Onoriode Irikefe, has fashioned out implementable blueprints aimed at bridging the gap between academic training and the job market. These strategies are encapsulated in his latest book, “Handbook for the Generation and Impartation…
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The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four middle-aged men for alleged conspiracy, attempted kidnapping, and extortion. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement on Thursday, said the two incidents happened at Ajuba Fulani Camp, Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government, and Iyana-Share in Ifelodun Local Government. According…
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Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reforming and improving the welfare of University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) staff. Otu made the promise yesterday during a meeting with the university’s leadership and stakeholders, assuring them of a befitting institution that meets international academic standards. He stressed the need…
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The project coordinator of Bossladylaw Business Challenge (BBC), a humanitarian and philanthropist, Barr. Orby Venessa Agwuncha, better known as Bosslady, has celebrated her 50th Golden Jubilee birthday amidst lots of excitement and thanksgiving to God. The celebration of the milestone in Abuja was a convergence of her rich network of friends who had come to…
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The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Feb. 15, with organisers promising an unforgettable sporting spectacle. Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC) Bukola Olopade, gave the pledge in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Kola Daniels. Olapade said the event would feature elite athletes, amateur runners, and fitness…
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Nigeria is blessed with different spices that are purely indigenous to add flavour and aroma to her foods. Unfortunately, most of these unique spices are going into extinction due to modernisation, deforestation, and dominance by foreign seasonings. ITORO OLADOKUN curated ten well-known Nigeria spices that are now difficult to get in the market, marking gradually…
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The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board was up to date in its payment obligation to…
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Fulham announced Thursday they have re-signed Brazil international Willian on a deal until the end of the season, just months after he left the Premier League club.
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday spoke on the phone with new Syrian Interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa and invited him to visit France in the coming weeks. This appeared to be al-Sharaa’s first direct contact with an European head of state. According to a statement from the Syrian presidential office, Macron congratulated al-Sharaa on taking…
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The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has announced the appointment of Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chisalam is an accomplished sports scientist, she holds a master’s degree in sports management and has a deep-rooted passion for sports. Her appointment comes at a pivotal…
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Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan will remain in his post after the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted his appeal against a sentence which banned him from holding public office.