By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The political feud between the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose appears to have gotten deeper as Governor Makinde has declared that Fayose will be sent to jail. Makinde, who was reacting to the proceedings of the …
Read More »World Teachers’ Day: Abiodun Lavishes House, Cash On Teachers
ABEOKUTA – As the world marked Teachers’ Day on Monday, October 5, 2020, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun appreciated award-winning teachers in the State with cash prizes and a house. The Governor offered Mr. Odegbola Ayodele, a Junior Secondary School teacher from Abeokuta Grammar School, who also won the …
Read More »President Buhari Understands Pains Of Nigerians, Working Out Further Palliatives – Osinbajo
ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens Nigerians are going through because of the economic aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic and that is why the Federal Government is considering palliatives that can offer succour to the people. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l …
Read More »World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating Nigerian Teachers As Nation Builders
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 …
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