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The former Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University, Professor Nuhu Yaqub has called on the Kogi State government to introduce the study of languages of different ethnic groups in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools to avoid the extinction of the local dialects in the state. Professor Yaqub who is also a former Vice…
9 Sep
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation [UNESCO], Oyo State Government, and prominent scholars at the University of Ibadan, on Monday, called for the promotion of indigenous languages for effective knowledge impartation. The scholars include Prof. Rashid Aderinoye as well as Prof. Omobola Adelore of the Department of Adult Education, Prof. Francis Egbokhare of…
6 Sep
The 2024 Convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is being held in 500 languages in 240 countries. In Nigeria, the convention is being done in Pidgin English, Yoruba Language, English Language and American Sign Language across 48 locations. Mr Odeyemi Afolabi, Regional spokesperson for the Jehovah’s Witnesses, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on…
27 Aug
Learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences in life. It can open up countless opportunities and even lead to personal growth. There are so many benefits that come with learning a new language, from improved communication skills to increased job prospects. Here are some of the ways how…
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Chelsea's bid to climb back into the Premier League title race suffered a major blow as lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday. Enzo Maresca's side were rocked by Liam Delap's early penalty and a second half goal from former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson. Chelsea's second successive defeat after their Boxing…
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Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to intensify the scrutiny on Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim. Just two months into his tenure, Amorim conceded this week that his job is on the line unless results begin to improve. The…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has assured indigenes of the state of his administration’s resolve to ensure enrolment of more youths into the various military formations. Sanwo-Olu, who gave the assurance on Monday at the departure ceremony of the 88 Regular Recruit Intakes (RRI) from Lagos State, said enrolment of more youths…
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The Jigawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N698 billion. The passage followed the adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Appropriation at plenary in Dutse. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Ibrahim Hamza, (APC-Malam Madori), said the budget comprised N90.73 billion personnel cost,…
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Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says that God used the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi to make him the state’s governor in 2023. Nwifuru said this on Monday when both attended mpowerment programme by member representing Ohaoazara/Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, at Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far in infrastructure development in the FCT in the last 12 months. Wike stated this after inspection of an ongoing road construction in Gishiri and construction of Judges’ Quarters in Abuja on Monday. The minister, who…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel…
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Monday, assented to the N427,746, 925,170 budget passed by the legislature for year 2025 into law. Adeleke after signing the budget directed the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure its full implementation for the benefits of the people. “We are here to further demonstrate our readiness to…
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The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day (bpd)
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect. READ ALSO:Rescue…