Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), through its Digital Resource Centre (DRC), has trained some teachers and other personnel ready for the take-off of the Federal Government's Model Smart Schools in two pilot states of Kwara and Kano.A statement by the public relations officer of UBEC, Mr David Apeh yesterday in
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President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly congratulated the outgoing secretary general of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Joseph Bade Daramola, for his service to God and humanity over a long period in the leadership of the religious body.Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina rejoiced with Daramola for
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Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Hajj airlift operation, a team of 31 officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), including medical personnel departed for Saudi Arabia yesterday from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja as members of advance team to this year’s pilgrimage exercise.The team, made
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Church leaders in Plateau State said 1,000 houses and 22 churches have been burnt by bandits in the recent attacks in Mangu, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas, Leadership reports.The leaders from different denominations said they were saddened by the resurgence of mindless killings of innocent residents by bandits where
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The United Kingdom is set to announce new restrictions that will most likely stop students studying in the UK from bringing their families over.According to an exclusive report by The Sun UK, this crack down will be announced this week.The crackdown will see all masters’ students and many other post
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have confiscated a substantial shipment of methamphetamine at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.The illicit substance was concealed within powdered custard containers, forming part of a combined cargo destined for London, United Kingdom (UK).According to
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The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Federal Government to “account for the spending of $460 million Chinese loan to fund the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project.”The court also ordered the government to “publish the total amount of money paid to Chinese and local companies and contractors, specific
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The 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos over the weekend. The award ceremony showcased performances from top acts in the Nigerian music industry including Tiwa Savage, Spyro and Iyanya who thrilled the audience with their songs and moves.The AMVCA is an annual accolade
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President Muhammadu Buhari has shared in the grief of loss with the business community, particularly the banking and investment sector, over the passing of an illustrious citizen, Chief Michael Olasubomi “Subomi” Balogun.Chief Subomi Balogun, a legendary businessman and philanthropist, died on Friday, in London, aged 89.President Buhari in a condolence
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Registrar of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof Josiah Ajiboye, has disclosed that over 11,350 candidates sat for the teachers’ professional qualifying examination across the country.He disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at Sascon International School Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, noting that reports from across the country showed that
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