Category : Local

Curriculum to meet educational needs of persons with disabilities developed

AdejoOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021

by AdejoOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021061

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with stakeholders in the education sector has produced a curriculum to meet tertiary educational needs of...

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14-year-old arrested for kidnapping, rustling

AdejoOctober 23, 2021October 23, 2021

by AdejoOctober 23, 2021October 23, 20210141

The Katsina State Police command says it has arrested a 14-year-old boy alleged to have participated in kidnapping and cattle rustling in the state. The...

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Hoodlums burn down police station in Imo

AdejoOctober 22, 2021October 22, 2021

by AdejoOctober 22, 2021October 22, 20210113

Hoodlums have attacked and razed down a divisional police station at Umuelemai in Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo state. The arsonists were said...

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Youth party advocates ballot ‘revolution’

LaminoOctober 22, 2021October 23, 2021

by LaminoOctober 22, 2021October 23, 20210142

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has called on Nigerian Youth to shun street demonstrations, social media lamentation, and move to the ballot box to achieve...

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Kwara commences debates in schools

BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 20210172

Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board has flagged off a public debate competition for students of Junior Secondary Schools in the state. The debate began...

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Baba Ijesha: Court adjourns hearing till Nov 5

BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 20210136

An Ikeja Sexual offences Court on Thursday adjourned the alleged defilement case against Nollywood Actor, James Olanrewaju a.k.a Baba Ijesha, till November 5 and 12....

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Endsars protesters released

BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by BakareOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021083

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu says all individuals arrested during the protests to mark the one year anniversary of #Endsars, yesterday (20/10/21) have been...

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Reps seek compensation for victims of Customs abuse

Asari BenjaminOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by Asari BenjaminOctober 21, 2021October 21, 20210121

The House of Representatives has demanded for compensation for all victims shot by officers of the Nigeria Customs service. The House made the demand at...

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NAWOJ Condemns manhandling of street sweepers in Calabar

Asari BenjaminOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by Asari BenjaminOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021087

Some of the street sweepers in Calabar The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Cross River State Chapter has condemned in strong terms the Ill-treatment...

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Oil spill hits Bayelsa community

TinaOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

by TinaOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021082

Charred environment, Photo: ERA/FoEN A fresh oil spill has been reported at a facility operated by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company around Ogboinbiri, in the...