Month: March 2024

11 Facts About International Women’s Day

ADEOLA YUSUF

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8, the global spotlight intensifies on the strides made in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality.       The theme for this year’s IWD campaign, from the IWD website is #InspireInclusion. Collectively, we can all #InspireInclusion. International communities gather to honour the achievements of women, confront gender biases, and address the multifaceted hurdles women continue to face globally. 1. Origin and Historical Roots: International Women’s Day (IWD) traces its origins to the early 20th-century labour and socialist movements. The…

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NFF Lists Four Requirements For Peseiro’s Replacement As Super Eagles Head Coach

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has listed four requirements for the next head coach of the Super Eagles. This was included in an official vacancy uploaded by the NFF on Friday. The federation is looking to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired on February 29. Peseiro’s successor will be expected to have: “Relevant coaching qualifications. READ ALSO Over 280 Sudents,Teachers Kidnapped By Bandits In Kaduna Leadership: An Alliance with Time, By Bola Tinubu Reps To Summon NPC Director Over N200 Billion Spent On Suspended Census Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market…

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Over 280 Sudents,Teachers Kidnapped By Bandits In Kaduna

ADEOLA YUSUF

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits on Thursday, triggering national outrage. The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Amnesty International, the Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the House of Representatives condemned the attack and asked the government to rescue the victims immediately The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 of the…

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Leadership: An Alliance with Time, By Bola Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Word-for-Word: Text of Remarks by President Tinubu at the 2024 Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize in Lagos The man in whose memory we gather here today serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders. His principles have withstood the tests of time and geography. He stands as a testament to the resilience of his convictions. Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s life also provides a compelling narrative for every student of leadership—an inspiration that continues to resonate across our community, our nation, and the global…

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Reps To Summon NPC Director Over N200 Billion Spent On Suspended Census

ADEOLA YUSUF

The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the N200 billion meant for the suspended 2023 Population and Housing Census. On Thursday, the House mandated its committee on population to invite the director-general of the National Population Commission, NPC, to give an account of how the N200 billion was expended. This followed the adoption of a motion titled, “Need to Investigate N200 Billion Spent on the Suspended 2023 Population and Housing Census”, moved by Hon Clement Akanni during the House plenary in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market…

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Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market

ADEOLA YUSUF

. VP Shettima Inaugurates Intergovernmental Carbon Market Activation Plan Committee   Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday inaugurated the Intergovernmental Committee on Carbon Market Activation Plan in the bid to create a blueprint to drive an efficient sustainable carbon market ecosystem. This is in fulfillment of the promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT to reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint as well as plans by the Federal Government, in collaboration and support of the Africa Carbon Market Initiative (ACMI), to tap from the carbon market which has an estimated…

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REA MD, Salihijo, Suspended + Alleged N1.2bn Fraud That Landed Him In Soup

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, suspended the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the agency from office with immediate effect. Those suspended with Ahmad include: Olaniyi Alaba Netufo — Executive Director, Corporate Services; Barka Sajou — Executive Director, Technical Services and Sa’adatu Balgore — Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF). He also appointed a new team of five persons in the management of the REA, with Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Managing Director and CEO in acting capacity. Others in the new…

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Head Teacher, Pupils Kidnapped As Bandits Invade Kaduna School

ADEOLA YUSUF

The climate of insecurity in the country heightened on Thursday as some bandits reportedly invaded the LEA Primary School, Kuriga in the troubled Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping scores of pupils. A resident of the community, said no fewer than 100 pupils were taken away by the bandits who stormed the town in large numbers, according to The Punch. It was also gathered that the head teacher of the school as well as other staff were among those abducted by the hoodlums. The ugly development happened on…

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2Face, Manager Part Ways After 20 Years

ADEOLA YUSUF

Renowned Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has officially parted ways with his longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe, who is the CEO of a talent management company, Now Muzik. The announcement was made through a joint statement posted on Instagram by Now Muzik on Wednesday, citing a mutual agreement for the immediate termination of their partnership. Omorogbe expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with 2baba, noting that their collaboration went beyond professional realms. He wrote, “I am grateful to 2baba for the trust and for the friendship. I…

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BREAKING: Labour Demands N794,000 Minimum Wage For Workers In S’West

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical political zone. The labour union in the South West, through the chairperson of the Lagos State chapter of the NLC, Funmi Sessi, made the demand during her presentation at the ongoing public hearing of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday. READ ALSO Nigerian Lawyer Working As Caregiver In UK Slumps, Dies Garri Price Surges By 105% In Nigeria What To know About Executive Order…

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