FG unveils academic standards for studies of older persons

FG unveils academic standards for studies of older persons

In order to address the challenges being faced caring for the older people in the society, the Federal Government yesterday launched a Benchmark Statement and Minimum Academic Standards for the studies of older persons, Applied Gerontology in Nigeria Universities.
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Civil service and governance in Nigeria: Issues and possible solutions

Civil service and governance in Nigeria: Issues and possible solutions

By Ladipo Adamolekun I would like to congratulate Dr. Goke Adegoroye on the publication of his compendium in two volumes: Governance in Nigeria, Vol. 1 – The Civil Service Pathway and Vol. 2 – Leadership and Political Will. Through this book and his memoirs, Beyond Yours Faithfully (published in 2010), he has followed the footsteps of […]

Niger to probe illegal deduction  of civil servants’ salaries

Niger to probe illegal deduction of civil servants’ salaries

Civil servants in Niger State have raised an alarm over illegal deductions from their June salaries amounting to millions of Naira just as the state governor, Alhaji Muhammed Sani Bello has vowed to get to the root of the matter.

Most of the civil servants were stunned when they saw illegal deductions from thei

NASS crisis: The bigger picture

NASS crisis: The bigger picture

The crisis in the National Assembly over the election of Principal Officers by the new dominant political party (APC) wasn’t an experience the party’s leaders could have bargained for. A once robust opposition party, APC has suddenly found itself in a crisis of a magnitude it never imagined.

Expert blames poor education of challenged children on parents

Expert blames poor education of challenged children on parents

A member of the Committee of Experts of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Danlami Basharu, has blamed the declining rate of educating children with disabilities on ignorant parents who see these children as burdens that need to be hidden. Speaking to Vanguard at the recently held International Conference on Disabilities, Basharu, who is the Director, Anglo Nigerian Welfare Association for the Blind, said with the availability of inclusive schools, there are better opportunities of educating children with disabilities so as to give them better chances of survival and independence.

Okebukola lists measures for safety in schools

Okebukola lists measures for safety in schools

We offer no simple solution to the complex problem of unsafe schools which is rooted in ideological, policy and other contextual factors. The obnoxious and warped ideologies of jihadist groups which abhor schooling, especially of girls and women cannot be demolished by a few trite statements of condemnation. The pervasive use of the Internet has opened a new vista of cyber-bullying by school mates which has led to the death of many youngsters. We can however suggest minimum standards for safe schools to which we implore all African governments and others outside the region, as well as proprietors of schools, to uphold.

IMSA to Akpabio: Don’t dictate to Gov Emmanuel

IMSA to Akpabio: Don’t dictate to Gov Emmanuel

Ibom Mega Synergy Assembly, IMSA, has commended former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for placing the state on the world map through his monumental projects but urged him against dictating to his successor, Governor Udom Emmanuel.

CSR: Vanguard rehabilitates bad access road

CSR: Vanguard rehabilitates bad access road

For residents of different communities in Lagos Sate, the rainy season is always a period to dread. It comes with many challenges and mishaps, ranging from flooding, building collapse, eroded roads, traffic chaos, among others. When these happen, people are given to lamentations and telling tales of woes, especially as many roads become impassable for motorists, homes are flooded, property worth fortunes are destroyed and human lives lost in some cases.

Bayelsa APC crisis deepens

Bayelsa APC crisis deepens

Yenagoa—The crisis of confidence rocking All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State, yesterday, took a new twist as aggrieved leaders of the party announced the dissolution of the Chief Tiwe Orunimighe-led State Executive Committee, SEC, over alleged anti-party activities and diversion of presidential campaign funds donated by some state governors to delegates from the state.

12 die as Boko Haram attacks Borno villages

12 die as Boko Haram attacks Borno villages

MAIDUGURI— No fewer than 10 people were feared dead with 7 others sustaining gunshots wounds when suspected members of Boko Haram invaded nearby surrounding villages of Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.