Worried about the poor reading culture among Nigerians, a professor of Language Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye (OOUA), Ogun State, Busurat Adekola, has called on academic institutions to place a greater premium on the teaching of reading. Adekola said this as part of her recommendations to stem the declining […]
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ABUAD, John Hopkins Partner to Boost Medical Training
The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) College of Medicine, is arguably the best training ground with world-class medical equipment for quality health care delivery for intending medical doctors in the country. The university has six colleges (College of Medicine and Health Sciences; College of Law; College of Engineering; College […]
Gates Foundation CEO Explains Foundation’s Approach to Fighting Poverty, Disease, and Inequity
…Announces largest-ever annual budget In his annual letter published last Tuesday, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman announced the foundation will spend US$8.3 billion this year to continue its work fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. He also shared examples of how the foundation uses its resources, voice, and convening […]
Buhari’s declaration in Bauchi: Tinubu is incoming president
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential standard bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will succeed him. “Tinubu is the incoming president,” he said while paying a courtesy call on the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Adamu, in his palace yesterday. A huge crowd of party […]
Flu, Covid-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months
A rough respiratory virus season in the US appears to be easing, as three major respiratory viruses that have battered the country for the past few months are finally all trending down at the same time. A new dataset from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows […]
Kyari Files Motion To Quash Charge, Ruling Fixed For March 22
Kyari maintained that he could only be charged to court upon conclusion of the internal investigation by the police. The detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari who is facing drug trafficking charge, has filed a motion before the Federal High Court Abuja to quash the charge against him, maintaining […]
Police, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Debunk Students’ Rape Report
Following the trending story of armed robbery and the rape of nine female students at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the school management has issued a disclaimer debunking the story (not by Channels Television) as false. In a statement issued on behalf of the University by the Acting Head of Information […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Skunk Consignments From Brazil, Canada At Enugu, Lagos Ports
Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa says the NDLEA will go harder on drug dealers in 2023. Desperate efforts to bring into Nigeria 126.95 kilograms of cocaine and skunk concealed in herbal tea packs and imported vehicles by drug cartels from Brazil and Canada have again been thwarted by operatives of the […]
Gunmen Attack Bauchi Community, Kill Four
The assailants also abducted one person. Four people have died following a gunmen attack in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident took place in Gambar Sabon Layi Village at about 2 am on Sunday. The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer Ahmed Wakili confirmed the attack […]
With Talented, Enterprising Youths, Nigeria Will Not Be Left Behind In Technology – Osinbajo
The VP believes while there is much to be done, the youths will live up to expectation in using technology to transform the nation. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN presides over the Federal Executive Council at the State House, Abuja. 14th Dec, 2022. Photos: Tolani Alli With the rapid growth […]