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Day: November 25, 2023

Poor road network fueling insecurity in North-East – Governors

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum comprises the governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States. North-East Governors Forum says poor road network is fueling insecurity, stalling development and making life more difficult for the people in the region. This was contained in a communique issued at the end…

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Datti-owned Baze University barred from admitting law students for 5 years

The regulating council said Baze University erred by exceeding its admission quota of 50 students per session into the Law Faculty. Baze University, owned by the Labour Party vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has been barred from admitting students into its Law Faculty for five years. While announcing the ban,…

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The success story of 2023 African Food and Drinks Festival Lagos

#FeatureByAFDFL The recently concluded African Food and Drinks Festival Lagos, organized by the African Food Network, was a vibrant and immersive experience that unfolded at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, on November 19th. This gastronomic delight served as a testament to the richness of flavors, diverse cultures, and culinary traditions found across the African continent….

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KWASU promotes 3 staff to Professorial status

Prof. Luqman noted that the appointment, which takes effect from October 1, 2022, was a positive development for the University. The Kwara State University (KWASU) said three of its staff have attained professorial status following the ratification of their qualification for the appointment. This is contained in a statement from the Acting Director, University Relations,…

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104 students bag first-class degrees in Al-Qalam university

The V-C said the awardees were honoured in recognition of their immense contribution to the development of the University and education in the country. About 104 students of the Al-Qalam University, Katsina, graduated with first-class degrees. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, disclosed this at the second combined convocation of the University on…

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How to end violence against women by Peter Obi

Noting the political influence of women in our polity, Obi, said: “Reports also show that women are critical players in our politics. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, says unhindered access to good education and provision of good healthcare will eliminate violence against women in the society. Obi, in a…

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Troops arrest suspected killer of couple in Plateau

Takwa said that eleven other suspects were arrested for murder, and illegal manufacturing of weapons, among other crimes in the state. Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected killer of a couple in Kwi Community, Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, the Acting Deputy…

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FRSC blames speeding as 8 die in Kwara auto crash

Dawulung said the dead were deposited in a morgue while the injured were taken to another hospital for medical attention. Eight persons died in an auto crash at Oke-Onigbin on the Omu-Aran-Ilorin Highway in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Friday. An articulated vehicle and a bus were involved in the accident. Sector Commander…

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15,750 teachers write professional qualifying examination

Some of the candidates who spoke with newsmen expressed confidence in the examination, saying it would weed out quack teachers. At least 15,750 teachers nationwide sat for the November 2023 professional qualifying examination, which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday. The qualification examination is conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to…

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Traditional institution top on Tinubu’s priority list, says Shettima

The vice-president said like the previous festivities, the 37th edition of the Akesan festival was imbued with the essence of the unity Nigerians have forged as a nation. Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Saturday that traditional institutions and their leaders are top on President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s list of priorities. Shettima stated this at…

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