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Again, varsities face lockdown as workers begin strike today
Punch Newspaper The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has vowed to indefinitely shut down all activities in universities across the country from Monday (today) when they embark on an indefinite strike. A statement made available to The PUNCH on…
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2027: Northern politicians in dilemma, search for candidate to challenge Tinubu
Tribune Online Political leaders in the North are reportedly grappling with a dilemma over which candidate to support in the next presidential election, Sunday Tribune has learnt. Sources confided in Sunday Tribune on Saturday that rising economic hardship and mounting discontent among the populace, particularly the youth, are contributing to a growing sense of unrest.…
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NCC Reportedly Bars Under 18 From Owing Sim Cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reportedly barred individuals under the age of 18 from obtaining Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. A PREMIUM TIMES report said a source within the NCC said the policy is set up to “protect minors” from potential liabilities associated with mobile phone usage. Another official also stated that the new…
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FG Begins Initiative to Teach Mathematics in Yoruba Language
The federal government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has commenced moves towards the teaching of mathematics subjects in Yoruba. To achieve this, the institute said it has taken a bold step towards revolutionising math education in the country by hosting a pioneering 2-day training on teaching mathematics using the Yoruba…
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Meet The 7 New Ministerial Nominees and Their Portfolios
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday forwarded the names of seven new ministerial nominees to the National Assembly following the dismissal of six ministers from his cabinet. The nominees are set to fill the resulting vacancies, while the President also restructured his administration by reassigning 10 ministers to new portfolios. Among the nominees, Tinubu has…
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President Tinubu Nominates 7 New Ministers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations. The seven newly nominated ministers are: Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister of Labour & Employment); Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu (Minister of State Foreign Affairs; Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Minister of…
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Just In: President Tinubu Reportedly Fires 5 Ministers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired at least five ministers, Daily Trust reports. This is the latest in line of the ongoing reforms by the president who has been under pressure to rejig his cabinet. Among the sacked ministers are Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, former Women Affairs Minister, and Prof Tahir Mamman (Education). The President thanked the…
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Why JAMB is the Largest ICT User in the World – Oloyede
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has stated that JAMB is the largest user of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the world. According to him, there is nowhere in the world where examinations are conducted for over 2 million candidates at once, except in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists at…
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NIS Confirms Arrest of Bobrisky
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border in the early hours of Monday. The public relations officer of the Service, Kenneth Udo, said Bobrisky was arrested because he is “a person of interest over recent issues of public concern “ Udo said…
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Why Matawalle is Ahead of His TraducersBy Florence Chinomso
Why Matawalle is Ahead of His TraducersBy Florence Chinomso In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, one figure who has managed to stay above the fray is Hon. Bello Matawalle, former Governor of Zamfara State and now serving as a minister. As a seasoned journalist, I have taken the time to closely observe his career…
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