Minister of Education
23 Oct
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, as the new Minister of Education. This appointment follows the dismissal of the former Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. The President also reassigned the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, as the new Minister of State for…
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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a he-goat valued at ₦200,000 to mark his child’s naming ceremony. The arrest, confirmed by the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, occurred on January 2, 2025, in the Odeda area of the state. Waris and his alleged accomplice, Ajayi…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the rationing of power supply for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)’s customers in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Jan. 6 and Jan. 20. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager, Public Affairs made the announcement in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah said that…
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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has completed his move to Valencia, joining from Real Sociedad on a half season loan deal. Valencia confirmed the loan signing of Sadiq on Saturday morning in a statement on their official website and social media platforms. "Valencia CF has reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the signing of…
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The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba, has attributed the significant decline in oil theft, illegal refining, and environmental pollution to the operational successes achieved by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) in 2024. Speaking at the Regimental Dinner Night hosted by the Headquarters 6 Division at Python…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly revealed how he helped installed Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State in 2023. According to Wike, Fubara did not even purchase a nomination form or declare his intention to run for office; instead, he, (Wike) handed him the form and assured…
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Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day. The military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar's brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into turmoil. More than 5,800 prisoners…
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A fire at a vegetable market in north China killed eight people and injured 15 on Saturday, local authorities reported. "The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment and are currently not in life-threatening danger," the Qiaoxi District People's Government said after the blaze in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing. The fire at…
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Which matches your vibe? Music has a way of defining our moments, and 2024 has been a phenomenal year for fans of Afrobeats and Nigerian music, delivering unforgettable albums that reflect joy, resilience, and cultural pride. From Ayra Starr’s youthful reflections to Wizkid's soulful tribute to his late mother, this year has been packed with…
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Russia said on Saturday it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned could spark a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on central Kyiv. ATACMS missiles have a maximum range of 190 miles (300 kilometres), according to publicly available data. "Air defence systems downed eight ATACMS US-made missiles and 72 drones," the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at the Iga Idunganran palace. The president said that traditional institutions play important roles in the society. “During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our…