Education in Nigeria: The problem’s with quality, not standards – Akeusola
STakeholders in education sector, especially Nigerian teachers, yesterday, while celebrating the 2016 World Teachers’ Day, critically identified the abrogation of Grade II teacher, unworkable curriculum and poor remuneration, among others, as the bane of our education standard. Just as it has been disclosed that Nigeria's education system has lost its glory by occupying the 145th position in primary education advancement in the world’s record.
Godwin Obaseki Support Group vows to provide capacity for new government
By Erezi Efeunu THE Godwin Obaseki Support Group, GOSG, the youth group that was established to rally massive youth support for the candidacy of Godwin Obaseki under the All Progressive Congress, APC, has announced that it will continue to exist to give maximum support to the incoming administration. The group at a family get together […]
Breaking: Kidnapped former Minister,Laurentia Mallam; husband released
Former Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurentia Mallam and her husband, Mr. Pius Mallam who were kidnapped by armed persons on Monday night in Kaduna State have been freed by their captors. Vanguard gathered Wednesday night that the former minister and her hubby regained freedom around 9pm. A competent source close to the family confirmed to […]
We ‘ll resist rigging of Rivers rerun legislative elections – Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike if Rivers has said that supporters of his administration will resist any attempt from any quarters to rig the rerun elections in the state.
Rice, beans, others worth millions destroyed as fire engulfs Saraki market in llorin
Valuables, including foodstuffs and drinks, worth several millions of naira were destroyed by fire at Saraki Market, lta-Ama in llorin West Local Government area of Kwara on Wednesday.
Ondo Primaries: APC Chieftain dismisses allegation of manipulation
The Vice-Chairman (South-South), All Progressives Congress ( APC), Mr Eta Halierd, has dismissed the allegation that the Ondo state governorship election primary was manipulated in favour of Mr Olurotimi Akeredolu, the declared winner.
Iwobi, Esiti score as Eagles’ thrash Plateau United 3-0
Arsenal player, Alex Iwobi, on Wednesday scored a brace as Super Eagles thrashed Plateau United 3-0 in a game played in preparation for the 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Zambia in Ndola.
Saraki, Fayemi, Babangida, Melaye, others for 2016 SheForumAfrica
The third edition of ‘SheForumAfrica’, a women development, leadership and lifestyle conference will feature prominent personalities from the public, private sector and diplomatic community.
Haiti postpones presidential election in wake of Matthew
Haiti has postponed presidential election planned for Sunday in the wake of a devastating strike by Hurricane Matthew, election authorities said.
Buhari celebrates World Teachers Day, remembers his primary school teacher, Zangon-Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, apparently joining the world in celebrating the word teachers day remembered his primary school teacher Kasimu Adamu Zangon-Daura. The president in a tweet asked ‘Who is the first Teacher you remember?’ On this #WorldTeachersDay I remember Kasimu Adamu Zangon-Daura, my Junior Primary School Teacher. Who is the first Teacher you remember? […]
Suicide bombers are going to hell says Sultan
Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday said religions abhor killing. Abubakar spoke when Innocent Idibia, a musician popularly called 2Face, paid him a courtesy call in Sokoto. Abubakar added that Islam and Christianity preached peace and love among their […]
