United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with implementing partners have developed a road map for revolutionising education and shaping children future in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States.The plan was unveiled at the end of a groundbreaking meeting on ”Education Roadmap and 2025-2027 Priorities” for the three states on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.Speaking at the event, the Kebbi Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Halima Bande, expressed gratitude…

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday sentenced a man, Onyeka Ubaka, to four years imprisonment, for indecent treatment of a teenager which resulted to pregnancy.The court sentenced Ubaka to four years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to an amended two-count charge of indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault.Ubaka, had during arraignment on Jan. 12, pleaded not guilty but changed his plea, in a plea…

Airtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services provider, says it has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria .Airtel Africa, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar in a statement on Tuesday said the appointment was effective on Nov. 1, 2024.He noted that with the appointment, Balsingh had also become a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group.Taldar said Balsingh was taking over…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.  Bayo Onanuga, his spokesperson in a statement said the visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations while fostering partnerships in key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, employment, innovation, and energy transition. Onanuga said upon arrival on Thursday, the…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with disabilities. Built-in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, the centre aims to provide essential therapeutic support and promote social inclusion for children with disabilities. Governor Oyebanji emphasised his administration’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for PWDs to thrive. He described the…

The ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related criminal activities, the Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious drug dealer, identified as Kabiru Adamu. The apprehension occurred during a meticulous operation executed by the Rapid Response Squad. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the incident took place on November 22, 2024. Under the leadership of CSP Suleiman…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu announced on Tuesday the implementation of stringent measures targeting vehicles lacking proper identification, specifically those without number plates. This directive comes as a response to an alarming increase in “one chance” incidents covert robbery operations that prey on unsuspecting commuters in the capital. Accompanying the impoundment of vehicles that are either unregistered, display only one plate, or feature defaced number…

In a renewed effort to enhance student safety and promote responsible road use, the Lagos State Government has announced it will relaunch its school safety traffic advocacy programme. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transportation, the initiative aims to instiltraffic safety awareness among students, teachers, and parents across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing poor road attitudes and the…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two commissioners from his cabinet following allegations of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 26, by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Chikadibia-Okpor, the governor announced the indefinite suspension of Engineer Francis Ori, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and a three-month suspension for Dr. Moses Ekuma, Commissioner for Health and Social Development.…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.  In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq. The students praised the administration for its significant contributions,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to address the pressing security challenges facing Nigeria and the broader African continent.  Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Shettima emphasised that the current security and economic struggles demand innovative solutions, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Africa…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, as he addressed pensioners at a labour event held on Monday at the Local Government Service Commission. Governor Adeleke emphasised that his administration has consistently prioritized pension issues since assuming office in November 2022. “We have left no one in doubt about our passion to address the challenges facing pensioners. From day one, we…