The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has joined her counterparts in the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), to re-emphasise the need for collective action towards gender equity and closing the gap through the #WeAreEqual campaign. Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her address at the launch of #WeAreEqual campaign by OAFLAD, at the State House on Monday, 13 May, 2024, said she has chosen education as the focus of the campaign in Nigeria. “The theme for #WeAreEqual Campaign in Nigeria is “Education as a Powerful Tool for Change: No Girl Left Behind. The Campaign is focused on…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on members of the armed forces to keep their focus on the restoration of peace and stability across troubled areas of the country. The Governor said the economic recovery efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rested on the premise of law and order, noting that the seed of the President’s economic vision would germinate quicker if the military tightened its grip over those attempting to undermine the nation’s security. Sanwo-Olu spoke while receiving the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, in a courtesy call on Monday, 13 May, 2024, at the…
By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu Considering the world’s need for peaceful co-existence and positive moves towards sustainable development and family-oriented growth and advancement, the CAC women in Canada just recorded a new first in spiritual family orientation. The women, under the aegis of Christ Apostolic Church, Way-to-Life, Ottawa, Canada, organized a one-week marathon prayer, lectures, health talks and visit cum gifts presentation anniversary program, tagged Canada-for-Christ, with the theme, ‘The Role of Women in Development of the Home, Church and Community’. The week which started on Monday, May 6, 2024, with daily marathon prayer-hour prayers and lectures coordinated by Pastor Mrs Omowunmi…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Residents of Zaria in Kaduna State were on Sunday, 12 May thrown into mourning mood following the arrest of one AbdulAzeez Idris, who allegedly abducted and killed his six-year-old cousin, Aisha Dahiru. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, while confirming the case, said Dahiru was kidnapped while on her way to Islamiya school (Qur’anic school). Hassan disclosed that the six-year-old was killed after being recognised by the cousin while hostage. This was despite the abductee collecting a N8m ransom through an unknown caller, according to the police spokesman Hassan, who said the incident happened on February…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released. The release marked the commencement of a crucial period for secondary school students across Nigeria, and with this new development the candidates and educators alike are gearing up for the rigorous assessments ahead. The examination body made this disclosure on its X platform post, @Neconigeria. The indigenous examination body disclosed that the exam begins Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, and ends Friday, 26 July, 2024.
As the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia begins on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024, Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, a faith-based Civil Society Organization, CSO, that monitors and reports Hajj and Umrah activities has called on the Federal and state governments to make adequate security arrangements for pilgrims at embarkation points across the country. IHR said Inna statement Monday, 13 May, 2024 signed by its National Coordinator Ibrahim Mohammed that over 65, 000 intending pilgrims from Nigeria will be leaving their homes to various Hajj camps for screening and onward transportation to about 15 airports within the next 30 days. Such mass movement of…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the World record holder, Tobi Amusan, for emerging as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. Amusan won the race ahead of Jamaican and World Champion, Danielle Williams. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message, described Amusan as a woman of strong will and character, adding that the athlete has made Ogun State and Nigeria proud for her exceptional talent and skill. “On behalf of the government and the good people of Ogun State, I heartily congratulate…
By Fred Femi Akinfala In Nigeria, the demand for higher education continues to rise, leading to an increasing need for financial assistance among students. One of the ways students can fund their education is through student loan schemes provided by government and financial institutions. Having served as a lecturer and student advisor for over a decade, I have encountered numerous instances of ‘ghost’ students within educational institutions. These individuals, though not spectral beings, are essentially fake students who either gained improper admission, deliberately forged admission letters or students’ ID cards or were removed from the school’s records due to academic…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls and young women, Yaba College of Technology, UNICEF and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have joined forces to launch the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP). This innovative program seeks to enhance access to skills and economic opportunities, equipping young women with the tools they need to thrive in today’s world. Kicking off this ambitious endeavor is the Course Design Workshop (CDW) to Develop Gender-Responsive Learning Resources as Open Education Resources (OERs) organized by Yaba College of Technology. Spearheaded by UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited initiative, the workshop is set…