By Lateef Ositelu World Teachers’ Day is celebrated around the world on the 5th of October. It is also known by some as International Teachers’ Day. The event was established in 1994 and it commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the status of teachers. And to celebrate …
Read More »2020 Hajj: Covid-19 Implications
Opinion: By Gafar Alabi Pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca and Medinah (Hajj) is the fifth and the last pillars of Islam. It is regarded as Ibadah (worship), which takes place in 12th month of Dhul-Hijjah in Islamic calendar in line with Sunnah (guidelines) of holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). …
Read More »Ogun Engages Business Educators To Achieve Professionalism
ABEOKUTA – Special Adviser to the Governor on Technical Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa has said that the State Government would continue to engage relevant stakeholders in the education sector particularly business educators, at ensuring that learners are able to defend their certificates to achieve professionalism. Odemuyiwa said this while playing …
Read More »Buhari Approves Special Salary For Nigerian Teachers, Increases Service Years From 35 To 40
ABUJA – In his bid to encourage teachers in delivering better service in the country and commemorate the World Teachers Day on October 5, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for teachers in the country. President Buhari who disclosed this on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Abuja …
Read More »COVID-19: TB Joshua Recounts 2020 Prophecy On Humility
In the light of news that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive to coronavirus, Nigerian cleric TB Joshua has reminded people on his social media platforms that he had declared 2020 would be a “year of humility”. On December 28th 2019, after time at an …
Read More »President Buhari Declares Open 2-Day Joint Executive-Legislative Leadership Retreat
By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – President Muhamnadu Buhari on Monday, October 4, 2020 declared open the 2-day Joint Executive-Legislative Leadership Retreat taking place at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Pictured are some shots taken by Tolani Alli of the Presidency. Enjoy!
Read More »Police Violations Of Young People’s Rights Unacceptable, Annoying – Osinbajo
By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has condemned the increasing maltreatment of the youths by the police, saying, “I’m very concerned, in fact, very angry about what I see, happening to young men and women who are arrested, in some cases maimed or killed …
Read More »Why IGP Bans FSARS, Other Police Tactical Squads From Routine Patrols As Police Arrests 2 FSARS Operatives, 1 Civilian Accomplice in Lagos State
ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Force including the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad and other Tactical Squads operating at the Federal, Zonal …
Read More »Nigeria Suppose To Have Stopped Oil Subsidy As Far Back As 10 Years Ago – Sanusi Lamido.
By Seyifunmi Odunuga. The former Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said that If we are honest to ourselves and anyone who studied economies, the controversial oil subsidy should have stopped as far back as 10 years ago. The former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was of …
Read More »Jumia Nigeria Launches Food Festival To Promote Adoption Of Meal Ordering, Support Local Restaurants During COVID-19
By Ayomide Oriade LAGOS – E-Commerce platform Jumia Nigeria has announced the launch of a Food Festival Campaign which holds between 2nd and 31st October. The campaign is organized in partnership with local restaurants such as Chicken Republic, Indomie Cafe, The Place, etc., and alcoholic beverage companies such as Diageo, …
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