Zonal coordinator of the zone, Dennis Aribodor, accused the Federal Government of underfunding public education in the country at a press conference in Owerri, Imo State. He also accused the Federal Government of treating university lecturers as 16th century slaves. He announced that ASUU nationwide would be shutting down the universities in the next 14 […]
Tinubu stated this during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. The President said the modalities of the confab and selection of delegates would be designed as soon as possible. According to him, the 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. […]
Reflecting on the relationships built during her tenure, Jill noted that this would be her final such gathering as First Lady of the United States. She expressed her gratitude for their continued partnership in promoting peace and development worldwide, assuring them that their relationship would continue even after she leaves office in January 2025. According […]
Speaking during the General Debate of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly ,UNGA, in New York last night, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, hsaid, some permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have offered encouraging, if tentative indications of support on the issue of reform of the Council. He welcomed […]
On August 29, Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing in China but had a stopover in Dubai, UAE. He arrived in Beijing on 1 September to begin his official visit to China. The president started his official visit on September 2, with a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People. President […]
The versatile attacker, who was recently named on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award, has enjoyed a stellar season for both club and country. He is the only African to make the cut this year, ahead of compatriot Victor Osimhen, who was nominated last year, and Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah. Lookman, who previously plied […]
The team could not shake off the shock of being initially denied visas by the South Africa Consulate in Abuja and the jetlag, as they lost 70-57 to champions Egypt in their Group B opener on Thursday morning. Junior D’Tigers made their North African opponents sweat for victory by finishing the first quarter in the […]
Gates stated this during his address at the National Economic Council meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House. He disclosed that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had invested over $2.8bilion in Nigeria, quoting the figures as the Foundation’s largest commitment in all of Africa. The philanthropist said while Nigeria’s economic leaders […]
NCoS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Controller of Corrections ,ACC, Abubakar Umar, made this known while speaking to reporters in Abuja. Umar said that the total number of inmates in centres across the country is 84,741, comprising 82,821 males and 1,920 females currently. The NCoS spokesman put the total number of Awaiting Trial Inmates at 57,750, […]
Gates said this during an interview session with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja. According to him, helping reduce health inequality globally is the top priority of the foundation, including getting rid of diseases like measles, malaria, and polio. Gates further said that the foundation planned to spend more […]