NECO releases common entrance results, 76 students get highest score of 203

EducationNewsNigeriaNECO releases common entrance results, 76 students get highest score of 203

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2023 National Common Entrance Examinations, NCEE, with 76 students scoring 203. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, received the results from the Registrar of the NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, and gave a breakdown of the scores in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejo said a total of 69,829 students sat for the examination out of the 72,865 students that registered, adding that...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsKanu Nwankwo to chair Enyimba football club as Otti makes new appointments

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appointed former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo as the chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba. Nwankwo’s appointment was announced on Tuesday by Kazie Uko, the chief press secretary to the Governor. Nwankwo’s appointment is coming after the People’s Elephant won the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, title. He takes over from Felix Anyansi-Agwu, who has headed the team for 24 years, winning nine league trophies. Uko...

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Governor Alex Otti appoints Nigerian singer, J. Martins, and others as special aides

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Alex Otti appoints Nigerian singer, J. Martins, and others as special aides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has appointed Nigerian singer Martins Okechukwu Justice, better known as J. Martins, as his special assistant on tourism and entertainment.  Martins was among the 21 special assistants appointed by Governor Otti on Tuesday. Below are the other appointees: Mrs Mathilda Anyamele – Special Assistant, Special Duties. Mrs Chinwe Kanu Uba – Special Assistant, Women Mobilisation. Mrs Chinwe Onyeukwu – Special Assistant, Women Affairs. Mr Ugochukwu Okoroafor – Special...

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President Tinubu condemns the killing in Plateau, Calls For Swifter Emergency Response

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu condemns the killing in Plateau, Calls For Swifter Emergency Response

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 13, 2023

Following recent attacks on the people of Mangu Local Government and neighbouring communities in Plateau state, President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the cycle of killings in the State. The attacks have left more than 300 persons dead and others seriously injured, property destroyed and over 18,000 people displaced at different IDP camps within the Local Government Area. President while expressing sadness and grief over the latest round...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsBauchi State House Of Assembly Added Hausa As Means Of Communication

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 13, 2023

The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday adopted the Hausa Language in conducting business of the House. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, announced this at the plenary shortly after member representing Shira Constituency, Hon. Auwal Hassan, moved a motion to that effect. Hassan said Section 97 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Order 3 Rule 8 of the Standing Orders of the Bauchi State House...

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Suspected Diphtheria Disease Claims 30 Lives, 42 Hospitalized In Yobe

HealthNewsNigeriaSuspected Diphtheria Disease Claims 30 Lives, 42 Hospitalized In Yobe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 13, 2023

No fewer than 30 children have died as a result of suspected diphtheria outbreak disease and 42 others hospitalized at the isolation center of the Specialist Hospital in the Potiskum Local Government area of Yobe State. Diphtheria is a highly infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract characterized by a sore throat, fever, and difficulty in breathing. The most affected areas according to Daily Trust findings include Tandari, Misau Road, Sabuwar Sakateriya, Arikime, Ramin Kasa,...

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Promoting education, culture, and diversity: Texas Southern partners with IgboFest   

Arts & CultureLifestyleNewsPromoting education, culture, and diversity: Texas Southern partners with IgboFest   

PilotnewsJuly 12, 2023

For two years, Texas Southern University (TSU) has collaborated with IgboFest Houston, a cultural entity and festival that showcases the African heritage and Igbo culture to the great city of Houston, to promote, embrace, and encourage culture, and diversity education in the community. This year, TSU will be visibly present at this festival to highlight their potentials as an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming institution for all members of the community. A team from the institution...

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Oderah Chidom says she’s ‘officially done’ with D’Tigress

NewsNigeriaSportsOderah Chidom says she’s ‘officially done’ with D’Tigress

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 12, 2023

“I have been blessed to play with a lot of teams where I have seen professionalism from management, and I don’t see those same qualities within our own federation. So to continuously keep coming back to to a federation that I feel does not value me is not worth it.” Oderah Chidom, a Nigerian-American professional basketball player, says she is “officially done” with the Nigerian national women basketball team, D’Tigress. Chidom who announced this via...

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Akpabio constitutes Senate committees, names leaders

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio constitutes Senate committees, names leaders

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 12, 2023

Senator Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, has constituted the committees for the upper legislative chamber and their leadership. The Senate President announced the committees and their leaders during plenary on Tuesday. Below is the list of the committees and their heads: Committee on Rules and Business — Titus Zam (chairman), Opeyemi Bamidele (deputy). Committee on Senate Services — Sunday Karimi (chairman), Williams Eteng Jonah (deputy). Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions...

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Four International Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers Arrested In Adamawa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFour International Cattle Rustlers, Kidnappers Arrested In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 12, 2023

Operatives of the Adamawa Police Command attached to Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters in Collaboration with Crack Squad and Members of Hunters have arrested four cattle rustlers, and kidnappers at Amtasa Village along Hong local government area in the state. At the time of arrest, items recovered from them include, two AK-47 rifles, seventy-three cows (73), three Hundred and forty six sheep (346) cows and two Magazines loaded with 13 rounds of live 7.62mm Ammunition. According...

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