Edo teachers
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Executive Chairman of Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Ozavize Salami, said the state has engaged 5,500 teachers to boost the workforce and enhance learning processes. Salami announced in Benin that the recruitment aims to address teacher shortages and enhance teaching and learning in Edo schools. She explained that the teachers who underwent a…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a $135 million funding plan to support countries affected by the Monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak, including Nigeria. WHO, in a statement on Monday, said the funding is part of a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan aimed at stopping human-to-human transmission of the virus through coordinated global, regional, and…
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On the heels of significant successes recently recorded in various theatres of operations across the country, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has issued a directive to Air Component Commanders, urging them to intensify their air pounding of terrorists in ongoing operations. He made this call while addressing all Air…
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The Federal Government's decision to prohibit under-18 candidates from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council has led to conflicting reactions from stakeholders. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced on Channels Television's 'Sunday Politics' programme that the Federal Government had instituted a new age policy for secondary school…
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The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that domestic air travellers paid 25% more for flights in July 2024 compared to the same period last year. The average fare for a single journey rose to ₦98,561.74, up from ₦78,775.74 in July 2023, according to the NBS in its Transport Fare Watch Report for July.…
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Troops of Forward Operations Base (FOB) in Yobe have arrested a 43-year-old man for being in possession of 19 seed planting machines. The planters were among items that the state government recently distributed to farmers under its Agriculture Empowerment Programme. A statement by retired Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam, Special Adviser to Gov. Mai Mala Buni…
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The Kremlin said Tuesday that France had levelled "very serious" charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and warned Paris against trying to intimidate him, after the tech tycoon was arrested at a Paris airport last week. French prosecutors accuse the 39-year-old billionaire of failing to curb the spread of illegal content on Telegram -- charges…
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The Police in Jigawa have detained a tea vendor for allegedly beating a 20-year-old man to death for stealing bread, milk and noodles in Dutse. READ ALSO:http://Three labourers die in Jigawa building collapse The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the detention of the suspect…
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A leading Nigerian production company, FilmOne Studios, makers of Adire, is set to release its latest film, Farmer’s Bride. The new film, a period drama-thriller, will hit cinemas nationwide on September 27. According to FilmOne Studios, the teaser trailer, character posters and full trailer of the film would also be revealed on the same launch…
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Uganda sentenced an Islamic State-linked group member to 10 years over a thwarted terror attack on the funeral of a top army commander three years ago, an official confirmed to AFP Tuesday. Rashid Katumba was arrested in August 2021 in possession of explosives in the northern town of Pader on the eve of the funeral…
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed retaliation a day after deadly terrorist attacks killed more than 60 people. READ ALSO:35 dead in two Pakistan bus crashes ”There is no room for weakness. We have to move forward with a resolute decision,” the prime minister was quoted as saying during a meeting…