Ganduje urges corps members to accept posting to public schools
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on corps members posted to the state for the one-year national service to be ready to accept posting as teachers in the public schools.
South Africa to collaborate with Nigeria to build road infrastructure
Mr Hulisani Makhuvha, of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), has said that the bank would collaborate with the Government of Nigeria to build road infrastructure in the country. He said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja on the sideline of a conference of Nigeria-South Africa Intergraded Road Transport Infrastructure Initiative. […]
Retailers see biggest-ever Cyber Monday after record online Black Friday
U.S. retailers kicked off Cyber Monday by launching a slew of deals earlier than usual over the weekend, seeking to sustain the momentum of a record $11.6 billion in online sales on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Shoppers already had nearly a month of sales promotions as retailers look to draw out a holiday season that […]
Russia to upgrade homegrown encyclopedia to counter unreliable Wikipedia
Russia is to set up a new online site for its national encyclopedia after President Vladimir Putin said Wikipedia was unreliable and should be replaced. The move will ensure people can find “reliable information that is constantly updated on the basis of scientifically verified sources of knowledge,” a government resolution said. ALSO READ: Etinosa: Outrage as […]
Gov Makinde stresses virtues of equipping one’s life with right values
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged corps members posted to the state to equip themselves with the right values for a progressive future ahead of them
Ikoyi Prison power surge five dead, seven injured, Aregbesola confirms
By Onozure Dania The Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Monday confirmed the deaths of five inmates and seven injured inmates at the Ikoyi Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The inmates were electrocuted in their cells following a power surge at about 7am. Aregbesola, who visited the facility for an on the spot […]
China’s facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones and homes
China on Sunday put into effect new regulations that require Chinese telecom carriers to scan the faces of users registering new mobile phone services, a move the government says is aimed at cracking down on fraud. The rules, first announced in September, mean millions more people will come under the purview of facial recognition technology […]
Vertonghen: Players responsible for Pochettino sacking as Spurs’ standards slipped
Jan Vertonghen admits that the Tottenham squad feel “responsible” for Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from the club, with their collective dip in standards forcing a change to be made in the dugout. Spurs opted to part ways with an Argentine tactician after five-and-a-half productive years and they have since turned to Jose Mourinho for inspiration, with […]
NPFL: Enudi’s Strike Seals Full Points For Delta Force In Nasarawa
It all began with a lot of hope for Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening, but Delta Force Enudi Solomon’s well-taken free-kick in the 34th minute left Danlami Umar motionless and put paid to such hopes and ensured the hosts sink further in the bottom of the table. Despite eight goal […]
I became orphan at young age – Buhari
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday he became an orphan at a young age, adding that his nine years in boarding school and a stint in the Nigerian Army shaped his life. He also said the country’s socio-economic and political salvation would come from education. The President, according to a statement […]
Omo-Agege headlines social media
The Deputy Senate President and Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was the number one trending topic today on social media, including Twitter, for several hours as many, spurred by JohnMayaki.com, recalled and praised his brilliance, uncommon commitment and zeal for a greater Nigeria expressed through his legislative agenda and sponsored Bills.
