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NGO Raises Alarm Over Alarming Gender Disparity in Nigeria’s Education System

NGO Raises Alarm Over Alarming Gender Disparity in Nigeria’s Education System

An NGO called Hub Initiative, which works on developing human capital in Nigeria and other African countries, has raised concerns about the growing gender gap in the nation's educational system. The organisation revealed during the World Education Day celebration in Abuja that there is a serious dilemma as girls' out-of-school rates are an astounding 60% higher than boys'. Executive Director Oyeyemi Pitan voiced grave worry, drawing attention to the regrettable fact that Nigeria has the largest percentage of children who are not in school worldwide. Pitan stressed that this circumstance signifies unfulfilled potential, abandoned aspirations, and an uncertain future for…
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Governor Bello Urges New Ohinoyi to Foster Unity and Development in Ebiraland

Governor Bello Urges New Ohinoyi to Foster Unity and Development in Ebiraland

For the advancement of the Ebira Kingdom and Kogi as a whole, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has urged Ahmed Anaje, the recently appointed Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, to place a high priority on harmony and peaceful coexistence. Bello highlighted this when he gave the king the staff of office during the vibrant coronation ceremony at the Ohinoyi Central Palace in Okene. After Ado Ibrahim passed away on October 29, 2023, at the age of 94, Mr. Anaje was appointed. Governor Bello pledged to uphold Kogi's traditional institutions in order to promote harmony and peaceful cohabitation among locals. During the…
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Abuja Explosion Caused by Overheated Waste Bin, Two Injured

Abuja Explosion Caused by Overheated Waste Bin, Two Injured

An explosion occurred in Maitama, Abuja, causing injuries to two refuse evacuators. The FCT Police Command clarified that the blast, initially thought to be a bomb-related incident, was the result of an overheated metal refuse bin. The incident took place near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises on January 24, 2024, around 11:45 am. Upon receiving reports, a rapid response team and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were dispatched to assess the situation. Preliminary findings suggest that the explosion was triggered by an overheated metal refuse container reacting to intense heat. The blast caused injuries to…
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Ex-Anglican Archbishop Urges Gratitude to Avert Further Suffering

Ex-Anglican Archbishop Urges Gratitude to Avert Further Suffering

Amos Madu, the former Anglican Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, has issued a warning against inciting conflict in Nigeria, noting that individuals who do so are unaware of the terrible fallout from the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War. Speaking in Enugu, Madu emphasised the horrific and genocidal circumstances that existed throughout the fight and urged people not to romanticise war. Madu highlighted the necessity for elders to teach and mentor the younger generation in order to stop a recurrence of the civil war and voiced concern that some people are unaware of its terrible reality. He emphasised the extreme hardships…
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Grassroots Group Commends Tinubu’s Swift Response to Insecurity

Grassroots Group Commends Tinubu’s Swift Response to Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the advocacy group Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance for his timely and proactive approach to tackling Nigeria's security concerns. In an interview in Akure, the group's convener, Adeola Iwakun, expressed appreciation and emphasised Tinubu's dedication to national development. Iwakun outlined Tinubu's programmes, praising in particular his commitment to the welfare of Nigerians and his battle against corruption. The organisation praised the president for his prompt action in addressing recent security concerns, noting as a positive development his capacity to arrange security talks with leaders of several agencies. In addition to security measures, Iwakun…
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