The Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding the pervasive hunger in Nigeria have raised concerns about a dangerous signal of a gathering storm in the North and other parts of the country. These remarks serve as danger signals, indicating that the region is not only angry but also agitated, potentially on the verge of eruption.
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The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced the training of primary and secondary schools teachers under the federal ministry of defence, today, Monday, February 19. Declaring the training open, which is under the Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), the Director and Chief Executive of NTI, Kaduna, Prof Musa Garba Maitafsir said the training marks a significant milestone in the Institute’s on-going effort to elevate the standard of education in the country. Prof. Maitafsir, said NTI had a month ago successfully trained teachers of the Nigerian Police Force across the…
The collective consciousness of a people as to what constitutes good or bad, right or wrong is the foundation of that societies strength or weakness. Every society is established on the basis of sound moral and ethical principles through which all activities regarding the healthy growth and development of such a society are reflected upon. Societies that do well are those societies whose founding principles are not only strongly upheld but also violation of such principles are greatly frowned upon, and strict sanctions are enforced to serve as an example of deterrence.
The Minister of Education, Prof.Tahir Mamman says the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna is shaping the educational landscape in the country. The Minister, who was represented by the Director, Colleges of Education, Dr Uche Uba, made the disclosure in a keynote address, on Thursday, February 15, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Cohort III Capacity Building Workshops for 10,840 basic school teachers in Sokoto State. Prof. Mamman said teacher training provides an avenue for knowledge exchange and capacity building. “It equips teachers with the needed teaching methodology and enhances participants’ engagement, because professional development focuses on innovation,” he said.…
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the former president and the Trump Organization to pay over $300 million in damages, and bars Trump “from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in New York for a period of three years.”
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, has dismissed as false the claim that its operatives caused an accident in Jibia town, Jibia Local Government of Katsina State.
The Emir of Kaura Namoda, retired Major Sanusi Mohammed has observed that the establishment of the state Community Protection Guards (CPG), nicknamed ‘AskarawA’, will augment the efforts of security agencies in curbing the menace of banditry in Zamfara state. Mohammed also commended Governor Dauda Lawal for keeping his campaign promises as well as the initiatives he had introduced to develop the state. The Emir made the remarks during the distribution of fertilizer, tillers and other farm inputs to dry season farmers by the governor in Kaura Namoda on Sunday. He also commended Lawal for allocating ₦350 million for the total…
In Nigeria, the arrival of February is anticipated as a time of transition and hope after the challenges experienced in January. Many people eagerly seek the end of January, often marked by financial difficulties stemming from impulsive spending during the preceding Christmas holiday season. Regrettably, the year 2024 may not bring respite from these challenges, given the concerning global and domestic economic outlook. Looking ahead to 2024, the global and domestic economic landscape suggests potential complexities for individuals and families. It is important to be mindful of these factors as we navigate the coming months.
Worried by the persistent massacre of people on the Plateau, a Lagos-based public affairs commentator who hails from Plateau State, Dinfa Dombin, has urged Governor Caleb Mathis Mutfwang to be proactive in tackling the security challenges ravaging the area. Dinfa in an open letter addressed to Governor Mutfwang titled, “WHY SIT WE HERE TILL WE ALL DIE?,” says he feels a moral burden to add his voice to a retinue of voices calling on him to halt the spate of killings and prevent the situation from sliding into total chaos in the State. His call comes on the heels of…
In a speech at the event, organised by the state Police Command, the Commissioner of Police, Mr
Kaigama urged the gladiators in the re-run to shun actions capable of igniting unrest before, during and after the elections.