Examining Remote Learning by Nigerian Foreign Education Seekers

“Foreign exchange crises have now made remote learning more attractive and ultimately inevitable” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Patronage for foreign education in Nigeria dates back to pre-independent Nigeria. The country’s founding father, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, was schooled at Howard University in the United States. Similarly, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Nigeria’s founding father, was schooled at the University of London in the United Kingdom. At the time, both founding fathers had no luxury of options. But a few years...

Federal Government To Support States Affected By Cholera Outbreak

The Federal Ministry of Environment has vowed to support states most affected by the cholera outbreak with chlorine solution/tablets, water and food testing resources, materials, and technical advisory. The States most affected, contributing 90% of the total cases, are Bayelsa, Lagos, Zamfara, Abia, Bauchi, Cross River, Ebonyi, Delta, and Katsina. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako in a statement said the Ministry through the Department of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, and the Environmental...

Organization Urges Parents, Teachers To Educate Youths, and Children On Drug Abuse

As a measure to reduce the risk of mental illnesses and other risky behaviours associated with drug abuse among children, and youths, Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Abuja, has urged parents and teachers to educate them on the dangers of intake of the substances. Dr Hope Omeiz, Executive Director of the centre disclosed this in a message to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day on Monday in...

Sokoto Plans To Depose Sultan-MURIC Allege

The Executive Director, of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Prof. Isiaq Akintola has raised the alarm over the alleged plan by Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. Akintola, who raised the alarm in a statement on Monday, said Nigerian Muslims reject any thought of deposing the Sultan. Please remember that Governor Aliyu had earlier deposed 15 traditional rulers for various offenses. Akintola warned that Governor...

Anambra 8th Assembly Chief Whip, Ngobili Holds Town Hall Meeting At Ihiala

The lawmaker representing Ihiala Constituency One at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barrister Jude Ngobili has rendered account of his stewardship for the past one year in office to his constituents and said that his constituency has developed better following his developmental strides in many sectors. Barrister Ngobili who doubles as Chief Whip at the 8th Assembly, disclosed this while presenting his score card at a maiden town hall meeting he organized for his...

NAF Air Strikes Destroy Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Boats In Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats, dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks. A press statement on Sunday signed by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), stated that some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on 18 June 2024...

Nigerian Troops Kill 220 Terrorists, Arrest 395 Suspected Criminals in One Week

Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, reported significant progress in their fight against terrorism and crime over the past week. In a statement released on Friday, DHQ spokesperson Edward Buba revealed that troops deployed across the country killed 220 terrorists and arrested 395 suspected criminals in the past week. The successful missions also freed 202 kidnapped victims who were likely held by these groups. In addition to the arrests and killings, the military also recovered 432 different...

Nigeria, 61 Counties Faces Food Poverty- UNICEF Report

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in its 2024 report indicated that millions of parents and families are facing food poverty with the challenges of providing nutritious and diverse foods for young children to reach their full potential in 62 countries. The affected countries are Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Niger, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania,...

Demolition: Delta State Government Displaces Over 1,000 People

The demolition exercise carried out by the Delta State Government on Friday on buildings at the popular 74 Road and Anwai Road areas near Government House Asaba, the state capital, has displaced over 1,000 people. The affected structures are hotels and schools among others. Mr Frank Omare, Chairman of the state Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, who led other members of committee during the demolition exercise, vowed to go after the land grabbers, who...

FAAN Moves To Eliminate Touting, Extortion, Others At The Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has established a dedicated task force to eliminate touting activities, extortion, and illicit acts perpetrated at airports by some undesirable elements. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN Managing Director in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, said the measure was not unconnected with a series of reports regarding passenger harassment and extortion at airports. Mrs. Kuku said her administration has launched an extensive campaign to crack down on these illegal activities,...

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