CAN declares July 2 special day of prayers against insecurity in Oyo
By Adeola Badru The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oyo State chapter, has declared that July 2, 2021, will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country. This was part of resolutions reached on Monday, between the state government and CAN during a stakeholders meeting with the […]
Greensprings School to Integrate Robotics, Artificial Intelligence into Curriculum
The management of Greensprings School has announced that the school will start offering robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to its secondary school students. This announcement came as a result of the admission of the school into the second phase of the Next Robotics Legend Program organized by Edu360. Speaking on May 7 during the official […]
Flee from juicy, irresistible temptations, CJN tells new Court of Appeal Justices
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, on Monday, swore-in 18 justices into the Court of Appeal bench, even as he warned them to flee from “juicy and irresistible temptations”. The CJN said the new appellate court Justices must against all odds, conduct their affairs within the ambit […]
Okowa mourns Delta lawmaker, Kenneth Ogba
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of a member of the state’s House of Assembly, Mr. Kenneth Ogba. The lawmaker, who was representing Isoko South Constituency I, reportedly slumped and died on Sunday in his home in Oleh. He was elected into the House of Assembly […]
Anambra 2021: Andy Uba solicits cooperation of co-aspirants
By Vincent Ujmadu SENATOR Andy Uba, who won the controversial primaries of All progressives Congress, APC, for the November 6 Anambra State governorship election is already looking beyond the exercise as he calls on his other 13 co-aspirants who lost the primary to support him to enable the party to win the November election. Uba […]
Two soldiers, 12 Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno clash
By Ndahi Marama Atleast two soldiers paid the supreme price, while 12 Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralized during a failed infiltration into the Forward Operational Base at Bula Yobe in Borno State. During the encounter, several arms and ammunitions were recovered from the terrorists. Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu stated this in […]
Ghana commences 1st fully digital census
Ghana has started its first fully digital national Housing and Population Census (PHC) on Monday in a bid to capture the exact number of population for better national development. Ghana’s last census was done in 2010, which put the number of the population at 24.6 million. The 2020 census was postponed to 2021 due to […]
Passengers stranded, as Abuja-Kaduna train develops fault
By Ibrahim Wuyo A train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna had developed a mechanical fault, a few minutes after takeoff from the Rigasa station, leaving the passengers stranded at Dutse before they were evacuated at 10.20 am on Monday. The National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Midat Joseph, who was […]
NALDA, Abia Govt MoU signing on farm estate rehab to engage over 3,000 youths
This was made known by the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, during the signing of the MoU at Government House, Umuahia, the Abia State capital
Nation’s financial system is safe, sound – CBN assures Nigerians
By Charly Agwam – Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians that the financial system of the country is safe, sound and in line with the best possible financial practices. The Governor of CBN, Godwin Emefile gave the assurance at a 2-day CBN Fair with the Theme: ‘Promoting Financial Stability and Economic […]
Alleged N900m fraud: ICPC to arraign ex-JAMB Registrar, July 6
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on July 6, arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged N900 million fraud. Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date on Monday, after counsel to the ICPC, Ebenezer Shogunle, disagreed with the terms […]
