UNICEF says Flooding Interrupted Learning for Over 2M Nigerian Children In 2024

EducationNewsNigeriaUNICEF says Flooding Interrupted Learning for Over 2M Nigerian Children In 2024

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

Flooding has disrupted the learning of 2,200,000 children in Nigeria in 2024 due to impact of Climate Change on learning, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, disclosed while briefing journalists on the event of the 2025 International Day of Education (IDE) said a report released by organization’s study on the disruptive impact of Climate Change on learning in 85 countries, including Nigeria, revealed the statistics. “For...

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More Yahoo People In Tinubu’s Govt Than Outside – Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMore Yahoo People In Tinubu’s Govt Than Outside – Peter Obi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

The Labour Party LP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has criticized Tinubu led administration, noting that there are more “Yahoo people” in government than those outside. Obi stated this in his keynote address as guest speaker at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University with a themed: “Lead the change; ignite your future”. Obi emphasized on the need for quality leadership to manage the affairs of the country, urging the graduates to...

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Fuel Tanker Accident Burns Persons and Vehicles At Ugwu Onyeama In Enugu

NewsNigeriaFuel Tanker Accident Burns Persons and Vehicles At Ugwu Onyeama In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 25, 2025

The spate of fire incidents as a result of the fall of fuel-laden tankers in Nigeria has become worrisome as not less than eleven lives and 6 vehicles were burnt on Saturday at the infamous Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State. Eye witness account states that the petrol tanker fell while navigating down the hill and exploded burning vehicles and persons. Meanwhile, Governor Peter Mbah, who visited the accident scene, commiserated with...

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FG Saves $10bn From Fuel Subsidy Removal In 2023 – Deputy Speaker 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Saves $10bn From Fuel Subsidy Removal In 2023 – Deputy Speaker 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has outlined the gains in the fuel subsidy removal, saying that the policy has impacted the economy positively, with the Federal Government saving as much as $10bn in 2023. According to Kalu, the policy has led to a 22% increase in dollar remittances from the Diaspora, totalling $28 billion in 2024. The lawmaker disclosed this on Friday in a meeting with some investors and...

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Kogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. The event took place at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja on Friday, where the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Salifu Joel. The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. A total of 8,750 students will...

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Atiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, saying that his demise is a monumental loss of a powerhouse insider and institutional library of the country. Atiku had in a condolence message on Friday, paid tribute to the former minister of Transport and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), noted that the late General was as a fine soldier, astute public administrator, people’s oriented politician, a kindhearted peace lover...

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Enugu Govt. Signs MOUs To Boost Agro-Industrialization and State Economy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Signs MOUs To Boost Agro-Industrialization and State Economy

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Enugu State Government plan to boost agriculture and grow the state’s economy has signed Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with Fungtai Engineering Ltd and National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN. The MOU signed with Fungtai Engineering Ltd. is for production of cash crops on 7,221 hectares of agricultural land at Ugwujoro, Nimbo, in Uzo-Uwani LGA while with the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, for establishment of a pre-fabricated Domestic Export Warehouse at the Enugu...

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Anambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

MediaNewsNigeriaAnambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2025

Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka. Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast. Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer. Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi...

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 Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence passed on Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier prosecuted in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The decision of the Osun State High Court which earlier convicted Adedoyin and sentenced him to death was affirmed by the appellate court on Thursday. Recall that Adegoke had lodged at Adedoyin’s Hilton...

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Military, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

Military, Police, and local vigilantes repelled coordinated attacks by gunmen on the Garaha community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Thursday. Mr Dauda Istakis, village head of the community who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen attacked the village around 12:15 am, firing sporadically for nearly 40 minutes before the arrival of the securities. Mr. Istakis commended the military, armed vigilantes, and police for their bravery and proactive which saved the entire community....

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