Mass illiteracy behind terrorism, kidnapping, other vices ―Education Minister

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 23rd January 2018

MINISTER of Education, Adamu Adamu, has attributed the rising incidence of drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, examination malpractice, cultism, armed robbery, human trafficking, kidnapping, communal clashes and terrorism to mass illiteracy in Nigeria. He stated this…

Stop confusing us with conflicting judgments, INEC tells judiciary

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 23rd January 2018

NATIONAL Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu has expressed concern over conflicting judgment emanating from the judiciary, particularly from courts of coordinate jurisdiction in the country. Professor Yakubu raised the…

Kebbi to establish 1,000 pastoralists’ settlements

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 23rd January 2018

Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Tuesday, said the state government was making arrangements to establish 1,000 settlements for pastoralists to curtail the recurring clash between farmers and herdsmen. The governor made the disclosure while…

Benue killings: DSS’ claim of Islamic State presence is unbelievably stale – HURIWA

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

A notable pro-democracy and Non-governmental body – HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has faulted the reported claim by the Department of State Services (DSS) which accused Islamic state terrorists of the Benue killings.…

‘Katsina to recruit 5,000 teachers for public primary schools’

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

The Katsina State Government says it will recruit no fewer than 5,000 teachers into the state-owned primary schools to enhance the manpower in the education sector. Governor Aminu Masari disclosed this at the swearing-in of…

2019: INEC seeks UN support

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

The national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Prof Mahmood Yakubu has called on the United Nations to come to his Commission assistance as the country prepares for fresh general elections next year.…

ISIS behind attacks in Benue, other areas, says Presidency

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

The Presidency on Sunday alerted that the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA), an affiliate of ISIS, has been discovered to be responsible for the attacks taking place in Benue and other states in the…

Igbo APC leaders to Buhari: We want presidency in 2023

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

A delegation of the All Progressives Congress leaders from the Southeast on Monday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and asked him to support zoning of the presidency to the…

Weah sworn in as Liberia’s 24th president

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

Former international footballer, George Weah has been sworn in as president of Liberia. “I have spent many years of my life in stadiums, but today is a feeling like no other,” President Weah told crowds…

FCDA in trouble over demolition of Patience Jonathan’s property

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 22nd January 2018

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered an investigation into the allegations that a property belonging to former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, was demolished in Abuja. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba gave the directive on Monday…