Education General Politics

FG backs dual mandate to boost COE enrolment

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged stakeholders in Colleges of Education (COEs) to fully embrace the dual mandate that allows these institutions to award both bachelor’s degrees and National Certificate in Education (NCE) qualifications. According to him, this approach will boost enrolment, enhance the quality of teacher education, and eliminate the need

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Security General

Police kill 4 suspected kidnapers linked to CEO’s murder in Rivers

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Tuesday confirmed the death of one person sequel to a suspected accidental discharge of a dane gun. The command, therefore, denied the occurrence of any explosion in any part of the state as earlier peddled by some rumour merchants. The command in a statement,”At about 8:30 am, our

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Economy General

Enugu Govt., firm sign MoU to develop Business Park

 The Enugu State Government and the Lion Business Park Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park Free Trade Zone. In a speech at the brief event at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday, Gov. Peter Mbah said the project would leverage the

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Security General

I-G tasks officers on diligence, fairness to general public

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday tasked police officers to be diligent and fair to the general public in the discharge of their duties. These, he said, are achievable when officers uphold the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and service. Egbetokun gave the charge during the commissioning of a newly built

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Security General

Police investigate alleged officer’s suicide in Port Harcourt

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the commencement of an investigation into the death of a police officer who allegedly took his own life in Port Harcourt. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. “We received a report about an officer who allegedly killed himself. “However,

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Economy General

FG committed to creating enabling environment for steel sector – Minister

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for the steel sector to operate effectively. Audu made this known  during a courtesy visit to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday at Ikoyi. The minister promised that the Federal Government would ensure that

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Security General

Alleged N5.2m extortion: NSCDC CG orders detention of erring officers

Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered the immediate detention of officers accused in the alleged N5.2 million extortion from some travelers. This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria

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Foreign General

Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public to pay respects

Pope Francis’ body is due to be brought in a procession from Saint Martha’s House, his residence in the Vatican, to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning to allow believers the opportunity to bid farewell to the late head of the Catholic Church. It is anticipated that tens of thousands will pay their last respects

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Health General

Health Experts Praise Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme for Advancing Universal Health Coverage

Health experts and stakeholders in the health sector have lauded the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RSCHPP) for its efforts in expanding universal health coverage in the state. The favorable evaluations were made during an organizational capacity assessment validation and dissemination workshop held in Port Harcourt. In her welcome remarks, Acting Executive Secretary of

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Security General

Five Bille Kingdom Indigenes Free After Two Weeks in Pirate Captivity

Five indigenes of Bille Kingdom have regained their freedom after spending nearly two weeks in captivity, having been kidnapped by suspected sea pirates at the New Calabar River. The victims were abducted on [specific date] and managed to escape their harrowing ordeal recently. One of the released captives, identified only as Bio Bele, shared his

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