The Nigeria Oral History Documentation Project, a significant cultural preservation initiative designed by the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (registered as Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation), is actively engagedin the documentation of languages and dialects in Akwa Ibom State. This project, organized by the Nigeria Oral History documentation team and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the United States, represents a critical effort to safeguard Nigeria’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage. The project was initiated in response to an observation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Advisory Committee on Language Pluralism and Multi-language Education. The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Barely 25 days to the 21 September, 2024 governorship poll in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), campaign council and the state government have engaged in war of words again, accusing each other of plans to rig the election. Recal that while the APC governorship campaign council accused the state government of planning to use the State Security Network, otherwise known as ESSN to rig the election, the State government, on the other hand, alleged that the former was relying on “Federal might” to win the gubernatorial poll. A statement by Prince Kassim Afegbua, the Director of Media, Edo APC campaign…
By Ojikutu Adeniyi The 6-3-3-4 education system was introduced by the then Military government to help every Nigerian child acquire reading and writing skills. In the instance where they are unable to advance their education beyond the [6-3] bracket, which is Junior Secondary School III (JSS III), they would have acquired marketable skills that make them self-sufficient and skilled enough to create self-employment. If they can advance, they are free to proceed to Senior Secondary School and beyond. Permit me to remind you that the objectives at the JSS level were to focus on skill acquisition and self-development. The schools…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it is ready to partner with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR), to find solutions to the environmental challenges hampering the efforts to develop the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during a courtesy visit by the team leader in the Strategy, Planning and Coordination Section of the United Nations Satellite Centre(UNOSAT), Mr. Olivier Van Damme, at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai, said it was a very auspicious to work with UNITAR,…
Movers and shakers of the Nigerian movie industry are expected in Ilorin in November as Kwara State hosts the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood awards in November.Receiving the hosting rights of the award on Wednesday, 28 August, 2024, in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq AbdulRahman said the event will hold at the iconic Sugar Factory Film Studio which he said had been built to take the Nigerian creative industry to the next level through cutting-edge last mile post production capabilities.“We are honoured to be given the hosting rights for this year’s event (Best of Nollywood Award). As you can see,…
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s escalating kidnapping crisis, urging the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency to address the national security threat. The Chairman of the CCC, Major General Chris Olukolade (Rtd), in a press release, expressed concern that the situation will degenerate into a crisis if left unchecked, endangering innocent lives and undermining national security. According to the Centre, the kidnapping epidemic has evolved into a lucrative industry, with criminal groups and terrorist organizations adopting it as a primary source of revenue. Despite security measures, the trend has deepened insecurity…
The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, anipr, has announced plans to commission three major projects in his home state, Yobe State.In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Wednesday, 28 August, 2024, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 31 August, 2024 is coinciding with the wedding Fatiha of his son, Barrister Suleiman Gimba. According to the letter, the wedding Fatiha will take place by 11:00am at the residence of Mohammed Babate, Behind Water Board, Army Barracks, Potiskum.“Immediately after the wedding Fatihah, we will be commissioning the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command from the Angwan Lambu Division have arrested a woman, Khadija Umar, also known as “Naira,” along with two of her biological children, over alleged series of housebreaking and theft incidents. According to a press release by the Nasarawa State Police Command, Khadija Umar orchestrated the criminal activities by scouting targeted areas and monitoring residents. Once the coast was clear, she allegedly enlisted the help of her two sons and two other suspects, who are currently at large, to carry out the thefts. During the operation, the police recovered several stolen items from the…
English Premier League giants, Manchester United have made a move for Brentford striker, Ivan Toney, The Standard reports. According to the reports, the Red Devils are keen to bolster their attacking options. Toney is also being chased by Chelsea and Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli, as the transfer window begins to wind down. It is understood that the England international is seen by United boss, Erik ten Hag, as an ideal candidate to address the Red Devils’ ongoing issues in front of goal. Preliminary conversations have taken place between United and Brentford, with the two clubs discussing terms for the…
Chelsea owes Raheem Sterling £70m in wages and bonuses for the three years left on his contract, according to Mail Sport. The Blues are looking to try and move the 29-year-old this summer, just as the Premier League club has made it clear to Sterling that he needs to find another club. It is believed that Sterling wants to sort out his contractual situation at Stamford Bridge first before deciding which club he wants to move to. The former Manchester City winger has been training away from the first-team squad at Cobham and has seen his No.7 shirt given to…