technocrats
30 Oct
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the inclusion of technocrats in governance to foster economic development, expressing concerns over the nation’s reliance on mediocrity, which he believes has contributed to Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking at a valedictory event for outgoing Chrisland University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Peace Babalola, Obasanjo stressed the need to harness the…
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Lucas Bergvall condemned Liverpool to only their second defeat this season as the teenager's late strike earned Tottenham a controversial 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Bergvall struck with just four minutes left in north London, but Liverpool boss Arne Slot was furious that the Swede was still on the…
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Delta government has urged contractors handling road projects in the state not to execute shoddy jobs to justify the huge sums allocated to the projects. The Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban), Mr Ruben Izeze, said this when the Asaba Correspondents Chapel visited the commissioner on Wednesday in Asaba. Izeze warned that any shoddy job…
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The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday received a list of commissioner nominees from Gov. Monday Okpebholo for screening and confirmation. The list of the commissioner nominees is contained in a letter titled, “request for the confirmation of commissioner nominees”, dated Jan. 7, 2025. The governor urged the Assembly to confirm Paul Ohonbamu, Washington Osifo,…
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Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Spanish playmaker Olmo was cleared to play again on a temporary basis before the game but the decision came too late for…
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The Kogi Government has declared that the presentation of parents’ Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC), is a mandatory condition for admission into tertiary institutions. Mr Sule Enehe, Chairman, Kogi Board of Internal Revenue Services, announced the condition at a media chat in Lokoja on Wednesday. Enehe said that the policy introduced two years ago at the…
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The Borno Government spent more than N9.7 billion on students scholarships in 2024, according to Malam Lawan Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. Wakilbe disclosed this on Wednesday in Maiduguri while briefing journalists after the first Executive Council meeting in 2025. He said that some of the beneficiaries were in local tertiary…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a critical tool for safely administering WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. In a statement on Wednesday, WHO emphasised that the decision reflected updated processes designed to enhance efficiency and accessibility of life-saving health…
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Record 31-time Copa del Rey winners Barcelona were drawn at home against Real Betis in the last 16 on Wednesday. Holders Athletic Bilbao welcome Osasuna while Spanish champions Real Madrid host Celta Vigo. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid visit second-division Elche, while fourth-tier Pontevedra, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, host La Liga team…
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Arsenal and Manchester United will fight for a restorative victory in the standout tie of an FA Cup third round packed with potential giant killings, a family divided and a Manchester derby with a difference. AFP Sport looks at the key talking points from an extended weekend of action, which kicks off with Everton's Ashley…
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Britain's advertising regulator Wednesday banned advertisements by an Islamic investment platform that "caused serious offence" for featuring images of burning dollar and euro banknotes on posters across London's transport network. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it had taken action over the ads seen on London's underground railway and buses in late 2024. Online platform…