A female student was killed, and four others sustained injuries when a classroom wall collapsed at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum. Dr Bukar Bukar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the incident to journalists on Thursday in Potiskum. He stated that 50 students in Senior Secondary 2 were…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assented to two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. The President said these specialised institutions would address the population’s educational needs, drive research and innovation, and contribute to the country’s…
Global Citizen is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup of artists joining the Move Afrika Tour! EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer John Legend will be joined by the talented Bwiza and DJ TOXXYK for an unforgettable performance on February 21 at the BK Arena for Move Afrika: Kigali. Then, singer, songwriter, and actor…
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has warned motorists against using fraudulent vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Giwa said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA. He also…
Former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, who retired on Thursday, accepted full responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He said the annulment of the election was the most regrettable incident in the country’s history. Babangida made the remarks at the presentation of his autobiography entitled ‘A Journey in Service’ and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria’s national anthem is an “instruction manual of patriotism” for every Nigerian because of the values contained in it. Shettima stated this at unveiling a book titled “In Brotherhood We Stand; The Nigerian National Anthem Beyond Melody” on Thursday in Abuja. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, the majority leader of…
A coalition, under the aegis of Good Governance Watch (GGW), has cautioned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) against deceiving Nigerians about the importation of petrol into the country. This followed the national oil company’s recent denial that it was importing petrol to meet local daily demands. The NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi…
Data is life! But with prices going up lately, choosing the right data plan can be a headache. MTN and Glo are two of Nigeria’s primary mobile data providers, each with distinct advantages. MTN is known for its extensive coverage and speed, while Glo offers more data at a lower cost. So, which provider offers…
The Lagos-Badagry Expressway, undergoing rehabilitation and expansion into six lanes, has been targeted for completion by April. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday during an inspection tour of the highway. Umahi said that the 46k stretch, which is the first section of the ECOWAS road to Seme Border and Abidjan,…
Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said in a radio interview on Thursday that Pope Francis could consider resigning if his health deteriorates. “If he found himself in a situation where he was compromised in his ability to have direct contact with people, then I believe he might consider resigning,” Ravasi said. He described the pope’s condition…
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