Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
Make your pencil jeans less dangerous to your health
I once watched a television programme that featured young people being taken to the hospital as a result of Skinny Pants Syndrome a.k.a SPS. It was quite laughable-until I got my first pair of skinnies, and had to stand in them for an all-night vigil! Talk about not being able to breathe from your legs!
Technical education deserves better funding, says NABTEB boss
Only better funding and management can turn around the parlous state of technical and vocational education in Nigeria, says the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Olatunde Aworanti.
SUCCESS RECIPE: Born to make a difference
A father on his deathbed called his wife and son to bid them farewell. Amidst the tears, the son drew close to his father to hear his final words to him. His father whispered into his ear: “Son, don’t do life like I did. I didn’t do right by you or by your mother and never really made a difference…
FG commissions NYSC distress call centre
The Federal Government has commissioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Distress Call Centre (DCC) for corps members to alert the authorities in cases of emergency.
Cowbell Maths contest holds March 17
Over 50,000 students are expected to participate in the first stage examination of the Cowbell National Secondary School Mathematics Competition scheduled to hold in 200 centres across the country on March 17, 2012.
