Tinubu Directs Education Officials To Conduct Census Of All Schools, Teachers.

Owing to paucity of authentic data on all aspects of the education sector in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the conduct of an extensive census to ascertain the fault lines and aid proper planning.

The presidential directive handed down on Thursday, is…[Read more]

WEMA BANK ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ITS YOUTH-FOCUSED HACKATHON, HACKAHOLICS 5.0

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Call for Entries in the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. This announcement was made at the…[Read more]

Palace raises alarm over plan to install Hausa traditional ruler in Benin

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), has warned against a planned installation and turbaning of an Hausa traditional ruler in Benin city.

The BTC in a statement on Thursday by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, noted that a certain Alhaji Danjuma…[Read more]

Wike, Ortom, G-5 Governors Celebrate Over Outcome Of PDP NEC Meeting.

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Integrity Group also known as the G-5 on Thursday celebrated over the outcome of the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, Governor Seyi Makinde of O…[Read more]

NELFUND Says BVN Mandatory For Student Loans, Targets 1.2 Million Beneficiaries.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that Nigerian students will need to present their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to access student loans.

In addition to these requirements, the students are also required…[Read more]

FG Enforces Prices In Abuja Supermarkets, Plans Lagos, Port Harcourt Visits.

corporate in the business year preceding the date of the commission of the offence.”

Due to the limited staff strength, Abdullahi noted that the commission would target select stores and open markets during the enforcement exercise.

He added, “We can’t go to all super…[Read more]

40-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping 14-Year-Old Girl In Anambra

The Anambra State Government has arrested a 40-year-old man, Anietie Tim, who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl.

The State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, who made this known in a statement on Thursday, April 18, 2024, said the suspect was arrested…[Read more]

A VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER KILLS A WOMAN IN ANAMBRA

It was a tragic scene in Anambra State, as a directionless vehicle without driver knocked down a female pedestrian as she was crossing the road.

The incident happened at about 12:20pm on Wednesday, April 17, along the Asaba-Onitsha Road, by Okpoko Market.

According to a statement signed by ARC…[Read more]

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has been listed as wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday.

The anti-graft agency said Bello is wanted for alleged offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 billion.

The EFCC called on Nigerians with information as to his whereabout…[Read more]

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