Britain’s ruling Conservative government issued guidance Tuesday for schools dealing with children considering changing their gender identity, in a key “culture war” issue likely to feature in the next election. The education department said it had published the long-awaited guidelines for schools in England “in response to the complex phenomenon of the increasing number of…
A source who presented as an anonymous in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the detention of a former Minister of State for Power, Olu Agunloye. Recall that about a week ago, the anti-graft agency had declared Agulonye wanted over an alleged $6 billion fraud related to the controversial Mambilla hydropower project….
Abayomi Nurain Mumuni of All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned politicians against distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with their 2027 presidential ambition. Mumuni stated this while reacting to the inauguration of a group christened ‘Forum of 2023 APC Presidential Candidates’, led by a former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Sani Yerima. Yerima who is the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Uyo Branch, has given out over N1.7 million to 15 indigent students of the university who excelled in their academics pursuits. It also conferred heroes’ award on past leaders who led the union through turbulent periods in the history of the branch. The awardees were honoured during…
Electricity blackouts have been reported in some parts of Nigeria following the shutdown of Egbin Power Station by the Transmission Company of Nigeria for maintenance. Egbin Power Plant is Nigeria’s largest thermal generating station in Lagos, with an installed capacity of 1,320 MW to the country’s National grid. The TCN in a statement on its…
The police command in Kaduna state has rescued a kidnapped man, after six months in being held captive. The state Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. ‘’On Monday at about 1600hours, our anticrime patrol mission in Madachi-Galadimawa area in…
Dr Bawa Ahmed Abimiku, the former Commissioner of Health in Nasarawa State, is dead. A family source, who confirmed the news, revealed that Abimiku, who also held the traditional title of Durbin Eggon, succumbed to a prolonged illness in the early hours of Tuesday, December 19, at the Federal Medical Centre in Keffi. He played…
Professor Obiora Okonkwo a former Governorship Candidate of PDP in Anambra State and The Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, has decried that Ndigbo, lack LOVE among themselves. The politician who was recognized by the group with an award as “Enabler of Ndi-Igbo Vision, Strength, and Resilience,” said many Igbo sons use social media to demarket…
A Member Representing Awka South 1 Constituency, in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Henry Mbachu, said sustainable approach remains key to tackling the country’s increasing rate of poverty. Hon. Mbachu representing the good people of Awka South 1 Constituency has made sterling revelations following his recent Constituency outreach in local markets across the Awka…
The Urban Unit Commander, the Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, Obosi led by Mr. Sunday Agbo, In Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state, had said they have strategized to contend with criminal elements, during and after this year’s yuletide celebrations. It warned evil children from possible responsible parents never to gamble with their lives…
