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Day: September 24, 2023

Fee hike may force 50% of students to drop out of school in 2 years – ASUU

ASUU warned that many university students may drop out of school due to a recent hike in fees. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concerns over the recent hike in fees by Federal Government-controlled universities across the country, warning that the development may lead to mass dropout of students. In recent months,…

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10 lies Tinubu administration told in over 100 days, according to Atiku

Atiku said the Tinubu administration has been caught in at least 10 embarrassing lies. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has highlighted the purported lies of the administration of President Bola Tinubu in just over 100 days in office. The former Vice President, through his Special Assistant…

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Venita, Soma and Angel get evicted from Big Brother Naija All Stars

The final eviction show before the finalist week commences. Venita, Soma and Angel have been evicted from Big Brother Naija All Stars. The final Sunday eviction night had all at the edge of their seats, as the outcome of tonight gave us the start of the final week of BBNaija All Stars. Venita was the…

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Taraba govt approves ₦50k medical allowance for teaching corps members

The Taraba government took the decision to attract corps members to schools amid a surge in enrolment following the introduction of free education. Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has approved a one-time payment of ₦50,000 as medical allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in schools in the state. The governor also made…

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3 deaf people who changed the world

These people achieved great things despite being deaf. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that around 466 million people worldwide have hearing loss, making it a significant demographic. Despite this limitation, many talented people who changed the world have been deaf and we are celebrating them today which is World Deaf Day. Here are three…

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FCT residents decry rising insecurity, demand urgent action

The head of operations said that security agencies had tagged the commercial motorcycles as a “security threat” and wanted them off the city routes. Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have described the rate of kidnapping and robbery within the city centre in recent times, as alarming. The residents who spoke with the…

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Nigeria has only 84 paediatric dentists to over 200m population – Dentists

The dental surgeon called for the implementation of the National Oral Health Policy of 2012 to ensure proper process and administration of oral healthcare, Nigeria currently has 84 qualified paediatric dentists to attend to its children, Dr Ify Adegbulugbe, National President of the Nigerian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (NAPD) says. There are many challenges facing…

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Reps vows to ensure enrollment of 14m out-of-school children

Aliyu said the house would also ensure that 16.5 million Nigerians were lifted out of poverty, which would ensure the return of out-of-school children to schools. The House of Representatives says it will ensure that 14 million out-of-school Nigerian children are back to school through an intervention framework. Rep. Almustapha Aliyu, the Chairman, House Committee…

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5 musicians who achieved great feats despite being deaf

Music truly is a universal language, whether you can hear it or not. There’s a common misconception that deaf people can’t engage with or create music. While it’s true that individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss may face challenges when it comes to enjoying music, this hasn’t stopped some exceptionally talented musicians from…

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Over 4000 Nigerians rotting in jail over inability to pay fines – Minister

The Minister said efforts are underway to decongest correctional facilities across the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that over 4,000 Nigerians currently held up in custodial centres across the country are rotting in jail over their inability to pay fines. The Minister explained that the situation has persisted because the inmates…

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