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Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima, who said that the move would address human capacity and resource challenges to improve learning outcomes, assured that President Bola Tinubu was committed to driving change in the country. He said that with the evolving global technological landscape President Tinubu would harness all the available opportunities to add value to the country. Be rest assured that…

Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler says the Super Eagles have some of the best strikers in the world and is pleased with his team’s ability to hold their own against the three-time African champions in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D fixture at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, Sports Extra reports. Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their first game and went into the match against Rwanda with high hopes, but they were unable to break the stubborn defence of their hosts in the barren stalemate. Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari starred for the Amavubi as they frustrated…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has expressed deep sympathy for the people of Borno State following the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall. In a statement released today, September 11, 2024, NASRE commiserates with the state’s government, stakeholders, and residents who have been severely affected by the flooding, which has disrupted economic activities and displaced numerous families.NASRE, through its President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, emphasized the association’s solidarity with the people of Borno. The statement also highlighted the contributions of the association’s Grand Patron, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd.), commending his efforts in promoting Borno’s development.”We…

Following multiple reports on the internet that renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele prophesied that the governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde would become Nigeria’s president, Osho Oluwatosin, the media aide to the prophet has dismissed the reports as false.Osho Oluwatosin categorically stated that there was never a time Primate Ayodele mentioned that Seyi Makinde would become Nigeria’s president either ahead of the 2027 election or after.He stated that Primate Ayodele only gave advice to Governor Seyi Makinde to begin consultation for a higher ground in his political career but never mentioned presidency as the higher ground he meant.Oluwatosin further…

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ogba has ordered the remand in prison custody of the suspected killer of a local government staffer, Kazeem Idowu Keshinro.The four suspects Mukaila Salau known as PKA Actor, Tiyamiyu Ahmed, Wasiu Suleimon, and Ibrahim Ekemode were docked before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi on two count charges.According to the charges filed by the Police, the suspects on the 1st April 2024 at about 0900hrs at Otta Ikosi Agbowa in the Lagos Magisterial district did conspire amongst themselves to commit Robbery and thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 299 of the Criminal Laws Cap. Ch.Vol.3…

– bill scales second reading at Lagos Assembly Majority of the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday supported the Market Authority Bill currently being considered by the legislators.The bill scaled second reading on the floor of the House with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committing it to the House Committee on Local Government. The committee is expected to report back to the House in two weeks.The bill, if passed, aims to provide for the registration, formation, organisation and operation of market operations in the State.Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, chairman of the local government committee, said the…

Sometimes, when true men of God speak, it is not because they just want to open their mouth or looking for attention, they warn people ahead of time in order to prepare for whatever they are warning them against.Especially when confirmed prophets of God like Primate Ayodele speak, whoever was mentioned in his prophecies should know for sure that this particular man of God doesn’t speak without his words coming to pass. If others can be ignored, Primate Ayodele isn’t someone whose prophecy is to be ignored and this is not for his sake but for the recipient.The people of…

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has donated maternity kits to pregnant women in Aiyetoro, Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. This donation is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).The initiative, spearheaded by the Crestcore Inductees Class, underscores the bank’s dedication to supporting local communities. Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank Plc’s staff identify impactful projects in their communities and raise funds to support them. The bank’s management matches these contributions, amplifying their reach and impact.The handover ceremony was held at Aiyetoro Primary Health Centre, Wright Street, Adekunle,…

The Kano Young Scholars Without Borders (KYSB) has commended Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, representative of Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of his constituents, particularly the youth. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Bala Usman Bello, the group praised Hon. Bichi for his recent increase in regular grants to students studying at the Secondary Schools of Science and Technology in Kano state. This gesture, Bello said, demonstrates his commitment to supporting the education and development of young people in his constituency. Bello also acknowledged Hon. Bichi’s numerous initiatives…

LOTUS Bank Limited faces another financial blow, having been defrauded of N336,993,863.35 by one of its employees, just two months after losing N1,134,491,604.31.In an affidavit sworn by Gbenga Ojerinde, a fraud investigation officer at the bank, and filed by Lagos lawyer Efe Eze-Iyamu, it was revealed that LOTUS Bank discovered suspicious Mudarabah profits paid to customer accounts.A comprehensive review from January 2023 to May 2024 uncovered fraudulent activities by Abdulkarim Arome Mohammed, a staff member in the Financial Control Department.Mohammed allegedly exploited his system privileges to allocate profits to three undeserving accounts: one belonging to his wife, Khadijah Aliyu Shuaib…