Not our fault kidnappers are not tracked despite Communication Satellite, SIM, NIN — NCC

 

The Nigerian Communications Commission has defended itself as questions emanate over the increased rate of kidnappings and lack of tracking of the criminals despite the NIN, sim card registration and BVN registration the organization enforced on Nigerians.

 

From Classroom to Crisis: How Nigeria's Educational Policies Contributed to Economic Decline - By Gbolahan Adetayo

Amid the ongoing debates about Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges, one critical issue often overlooked is the educational foundation that has shaped the country’s workforce and economy. 

Many have pointed fingers at various aspects of governance and policy for the nation’s woes, but a closer examination reveals that the root of Nigeria’s problems may lie in a fundamental misstep in its education system: the compulsory emphasis on English language and mathematics at the expense of agriculture, the backbone of Nigeria’s economy before the discovery of crude oil.

THE RAZZMATAZZ SHOW BY PRINCE OF STYLE FOLARIN OSENI AND SHADDIE BOBO TO BE HOSTED BY THE LUXURIOUS VINTANO HOTEL LEKKI.

 The RAZZMATAZZ show presented by the dynamic duo Prince Folarin Oseni and Shaddie Bobo at the helm is a glamorous time of luxury entertainment including, live music, dance, fashion, gourmet dining and much more and is scheduled to take place on Sunday September 1, 2024. Vintano Hotel, the hospitality epitome of luxury and sophistication in Lekki, Lagos, is set to host the event that will impact the city’s entertainment scene.

'You are playing with fire' - Russia warns the US of the risks of World War III if it allows Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory

 Russia has warned the West saying it was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe.

 

Ukraine attacked Russia's western Kursk region on August 6 and has carved out a slice of territory in the biggest foreign attack on Russia since World War Two. President Vladimir Putin said there would be a worthy response from Russia to the attack.

Outcry as police arrests man who posted viral video of Sokoto governor's wife's lavish party

 

Nigerians are calling out the Sokoto State Government over the arrest of a social media user, Shafi’u Umar Tureta.

 

The social media critic was arrested by heavily armed policemen after he posted a viral video of the “lavish and extravagant birthday party of the governor’s wife.”

From 2025, anybody applying to go to university in Nigeria will have to meet the required age which is 18 - Education Minister Tahir Mamman

 Education Minister Tahir Mamman announced on Channels Television's "Sunday Politics" that the Federal Government has instituted a new age policy for secondary school leaving examinations, setting the minimum age at 18. 

 

Underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), both crucial for advancing to tertiary education.

Corruption: ''I do not think any Yoruba person will go against Ayelala or doubt the efficacy of Ogun''- Ondo traditionalists call for traditional oath swearing for politicians

 Traditionalists in Ondo state have advocated for oath taking in the traditional way by political office holders as a panacea to corruption and arbitrary use of power. 

 

The traditionalists made this suggestion after four days of celebrating Isese festival in Akure, the state capital. 

Anambra doctors embark on indefinite strike over abduction of colleague

 

 The Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch has directed its members to withdraw their services in all private and public hospitals in the state with immediate effect over the abduction of their colleague, Dr Stephen Ezeh.  

Supplements meant for malnourished children are being diverted and sold in Sokoto – UNICEF

 The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday, August 21, expressed concerns about the alleged diversion of nutrition supplements in some communities in Sokoto State.

 

UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Micheal Juma, addressed the issue during the quarterly policymakers’ meeting in Sokoto.

 

Unveiling the Alleged Conspiracy Against Saheed Mosadoluwa: Whiterose CEO, Shakeerah Ayobami, Exposed

For over two years, Hon. Dr. Audullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa, CEO of Harmony Gardens and Estates Development LTD, has been the target of a relentless campaign of intimidation, blackmail, and attempted assassination, allegedly orchestrated by Shakeerah Ayobami Kareem, CEO of Whiterose Interior.

Hardship in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, has been grappling with significant socioeconomic challenges that affect a broad spectrum of its citizens. The hardships stem from multiple factors, including economic instability, high unemployment rates, inflation, corruption, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues have created a cycle of poverty and frustration among the populace.