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The Caleb University Colloquium 2024/2025, which kicked off today, Wednesday, September 11, and continues through tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, is set to be a pivotal event in advancing the institution’s academic excellence and global relevance. The colloquium features key speeches and interactive sessions involving principal officers and staff members of Caleb University. Attendees have engaged […]
In Gaza, gravediggers are laboring under the hot sun to build makeshift graves with cinder blocks, as the constant influx of bodies has overwhelmed local cemeteries. At the Deir el-Balah cemetery, the situation is so dire that workers are forced to stack graves in layers due to the sheer volume of casualties. Saadi Hassan Barakeh, […]
Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, has maintained their position as the 36th best team globally, according to the latest rankings released by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on August 16, 2024. Despite a disappointing performance at the Women’s Summer Olympics in Paris, where they failed to advance beyond the group […]
The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has outlined conditions under which he will retain Chief Imam Sheik Takiat Yunus Olusina Ayilara at the Central Mosque in Ogbomoso. This decision hinges on resolving a paternity issue with the Ayilara family, as stated during a meeting at the Oyo State Police Command […]
Erik ten Hag bolstered his case to remain Manchester United’s manager with a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Despite a tumultuous season that even Ten Hag himself labeled as “terrible,” this win at Wembley might prompt the United hierarchy to reconsider his future. Reports suggested Ten Hag […]
The Lagos State Police Command has recently released the well-known street artist, Habeeb Okikiola, commonly known as Portable, following his overnight stay in police custody. Portable’s apprehension occurred on Tuesday in the Abule Egba locality of Lagos, purportedly due to his failure to settle the outstanding balance for a G-Wagon vehicle he had purchased from […]
In England, schools are facing new government proposals set to prohibit the teaching of sex education and gender identity to children under the age of nine. The move comes in response to concerns raised about the appropriateness of such content for primary school children, according to a statement from the education ministry. Conservative Prime Minister […]
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is advocating for enhanced collaboration and the establishment of a Practice Direction at the Court of Appeal to address issues related to failed banks. Bello Hassan, Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, emphasized the importance of closer ties with the judiciary during a sensitization seminar for Honourable Justices of the […]
President Bola Tinubu has enforced a three-month ban on public-funded foreign trips for ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials, effective from April 1, 2024. The decision aims to address rising travel expenses and ensure focused service delivery amidst economic challenges. The ban, communicated through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to […]
In a concerning development, an outbreak of measles has prompted the closure of two schools in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria. The affected schools, Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary School, have been temporarily shut down as health officials respond to contain the outbreak. Dr. Henry Ayuk, the state commissioner for health, confirmed the outbreak […]
