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Photo: Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence, AI, training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has received the initial shipment of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 additional farming tools from Belarus, as part of its initiative to boost food production in the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced this in a video posted…

By Deborah Nnamdi A woman, Miriam Ugochi Emenike, posing as a medical doctor at Echoes of God’s Mercy & Grace Mission Specialist Hospital, located on Finbars Road in Umuahia North local government area, Abia State, has been exposed as a fake after an investigation confirmed she had no valid medical…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a warning to the residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa announced in a statement issued to the News…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium would strengthen economic ties to enhance food security. Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement…

Olumide Akpata, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the death of his father – Dr Henry Akpata, and his uncle – Dr. Sunny Akpata. Akpata, a candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State off-cycle gubernatorial election had taken a break off social media…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Itsekiri Leaders of Thought(ILOT), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard the call for scraping of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by some groups. The Itsekiri group also said that the NDDC was established with a clear mandate to facilitate the infrastructural and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that not more than 30 percent of Nigerians pay tax to the coffers of the Federal Government, yet many Nigerians want the best to be provided by the government in the areas of infrastructure, education, and security, among others. Speaking on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The family of the late Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo has announced arrangements for his burial rites. A statement signed by the family of the late Afenifere leader on Monday indicated that the elder statesman would be laid to rest on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Chief Adebanjo, a…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State marked his first 100 days in office by highlighting significant progress in various sectors. At an event in Benin City, he emphasized a strong foundation for future development. Speaking at an event to commemorate the administration’s first 100 days in office at the Victor…