Bianca Ojukwu
25 Oct
Sly Ezeokenwa, the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), says the appointment of Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as a minister is an audacious and laudable move by President Bola Tinubu. Ezeokenwa, who was elected as APGA National Chairman in 2023 following the completion of a two-term eight years tenure by the former National…
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Covenant University at Ota in Ogun says it emerged the best West African University in Inter-disciplinary Science Research Ranking for 2025 in Times Higher Education. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, made the announcement in a statement on Friday in Ota. He said the university has with this continued to retain an eminent…
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The persistent shortage of teachers in basic schools in Kano State has continued to exacerbate the rate of illiteracy in the region despite substantial public funding for education, Speaking during a stakeholders meeting in Kano, Franklin Oniya, the Monitoring and Evaluation Lead Coordinator for Partnership for Learning in All Nigeria (PLANE), reported that teacher absenteeism…
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The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves with 2,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and 1000 cartoons of beer with the intention of smuggling to the Republic of Cameroon. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects, seized…
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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled. The warning came a day after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence…
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Monday Odigie has resigned from his position as the Chief Coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance FC of Benin. The notice of his resignation was shared on the official social media accounts of the club on Friday. “Matchday 13: We will be playing against Kwara Utd on Saturday without coach Monday…
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Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says he will soon issue an executive order that will provide legal backing to prosecute those involved in indiscriminate waste disposal in the state. Eno stated this while inaugurating newly acquired equipment meant for the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA). The governor expressed displeasure at…
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The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria ( KACRAN) has described the proposed state police as too expensive and risky to
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved N465 million and a designated space for establishing National Orthopedic Hospital, Azare, in Hawu
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The Oyo State Government may soon be using legal action against residents and business owners domiciled in the state who evade the payment of taxes, an official said on Friday. Mr Olufemi Awakan, the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue, disclosed in a statement in Ibadan it was time to clear all…