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Renowned Clergyman, Uma Ukpai dies at 80
A renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. In the statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate…
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FG, UBEC unveil public schools digitalization initiative nationwide
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has officially launched the Digitalisation of Public Schools initiative, setting a major landmark in technology-driven learning across Nigeria. The launch commenced with the distribution of Interactive Smart Boards Queens College, Yaba, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as…
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Lagos inaugurates MAMII taskforce to reduce maternal, neonatal deaths
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to prevent maternal and neonatal deaths, The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, has on Thursday, inaugurated the State MAMII Task Force and received the Lagos domesticated action plan from the Federal Ministry of Health at the ongoing five-day Co-creation Workshop on the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality…
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FG to ASUU: Strike action unnecessary, we’ve addressed every single request
The Federal Government on Monday appealed to the University lecturers to return to the classrooms, adding that there was no need for the union to go on strike. Minister of Education, Dr. Moruf Alausa made the appeal when speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief.. The government said it has addressed “every request” made by the Academic…
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World Egg Day: Edo empowers 30 women with livestock feed
By Folashade OlorunfemiIn celebration of 2025 World Egg Day, the Edo State Government through the Office of the First Lady, has empowered thirty women in livestock farming, during an event organized by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria in collaboration with the Poultry Association of Nigeria held at the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Agricultural Hub in Oko Ogba, Benin.At the…
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Edo govt reaffirms commitment to empower, protect the “Girl-Child”
By Folashade OlorunfemiEdo State Government, through the Office of the First Lady, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting girl-child empowerment and protection.This affirmation was made by the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, during a meeting held at Government House in Benin City to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. The meeting…
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SWDC will facilitate reguonal growth, bridge gaps- Aiyedatiwa
…expresses readiness to partner with SWDC By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner with the newly established South-West Development Commission (SWDC) to advance infrastructural renewal, industrialisation and youth empowerment across the state. This reaffirmation was made while speaking at a thanksgiving reception in honour of Dr Jide Martins Adewinle, the newly appointed…
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Rights Activists mourn JAF scribe, Abiodun Aremu
…to be interred Oct 23 The Nigerian Human Rights Community was thrown into a mourning yesterday night (Sunday) when the renowned activist and Secretary of the Joint Action Front, Joint Action Front (JAF) — the umbrella body for pro-labour civil society organizations, Comrade Abiodun Aremu (AREMSON), declared dead. The details of his death remain sketchy but reports indicate that Aremu…
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FG threatens to invoke “No-work-no-pay” policy as ASUU declares 2-week strike
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarks on a two-week warning strike, the Federal Government has emphasised that the “No Work, No Pay” policy remains an existing labour law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The government stated that it will be guided by this law should academic activities be disrupted in the nation’s universities. In a statement…
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Atiku slams Tinubu’s presidential pardon, calls it a mockery of justice
The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has openly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s latest use of the presidential pardon, describing it as a reckless action that undermines the principles of justice and accountability. Atiku in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, noted that the presidential prerogative of mercy is intended to balance justice with compassion. He specifically pointed…
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