8 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Kaduna State Government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony, with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade her […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kaduna State government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Over 2,000 Abians get free medicare, as Foundation compliments Govt’s effort

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Over 2,000 Abians have received the Jennifer Etuh Foundation annual free healthcare. The weeklong programme ran from Tuesday, September 30 to Saturday, October 4. The five-day event which held at Umuenyere Alayi Primary Health Centre, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State and was fifth in the series, offered consultations, […] The post Over 2,000 Abians get free medicare, as Foundation compliments Govt’s effort appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Abdulazeez Gbadebo, a station read more EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

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12 h. ago Russian Strike On Ukraine Train Station Wounds At Least 30 – Zelensky

A separate wave of overnight strikes by Russia's army on Saturday cut off power to some 50,000 households in the northern Chernigiv region. The post Russian Strike On Ukraine Train Station Wounds At Least 30 – Zelensky appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has promised to re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the administration of Ademola Adeleke. The association reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance, assuring that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress […] The post Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago ‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas

A renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has called on Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, to release all Israeli civilian hostages without any conditions. Sheikh Gumi who stated this on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, said it was a miscalculation for Hamas to have adopted the hostages in the first place. The Islamic […]

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17 h. ago Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock 

Tribune Online Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock  If the problem persists, some 750,000 employees are likely to be put on furlough — a kind of enforced leave with backpay after the shutdown. Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock  Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Court remands man, 25, for malicious damage of property worth N465,000

A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Friday, remanded a 25-year-old man, Success Adjarho, in correctional facility for destroying property worth N465,000. The Magistrate, Mr. Nurudeen Layeni ordered Adjarho’s remand after he pleaded guilty to a charge of malicious damage. Layeni adjourned the case until October 8 for facts and sentencing. Earlier, the prosecutor, […] The post Court remands man, 25, for malicious damage of property worth N465,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians

• Dons, teachers, parents hail FG By Kehinde Aderemi Sixteen years after it was removed from the school curriculum, the Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of Nigerian History into the school curriculum, making it a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school. Before it was finally removed from the school curriculum, the Federal […] The post Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Fulfil Your Pledge To Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfil the promise he made in 2024 to release N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, to ease the financial burden in the ivory tower. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university […]

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s Power Sector Still Struggling Despite Reforms – President, Engineering Society

Former president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, has warned that Nigeria’s electricity sector remains far from achieving the goals set out in the 2005 reform law, despite nearly two decades of policy changes and privatisation. He said that Nigeria’s installed capacity grew from 6,000 megawatts in 2005 to over 13,000 megawatts […]

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28 h. ago Over 5,000 Nigerians flee into Cameroun as Boko Haram fighters Over run border villages

More than 5,000 people have fled Nigeria’s northeast into neighbouring Cameroon after Boko Haram militants seized the border town of read more Over 5,000 Nigerians flee into Cameroun as Boko Haram fighters Over run border villages

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29 h. ago PalmPay rewards first round of hustle grant beneficiaries with cash prize

PalmPay, Nigeria’s neobank, has unveiled the first set of winners in its Hustle Grant campaign. The campaign is a bold read more PalmPay rewards first round of hustle grant beneficiaries with cash prize

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31 h. ago TAFTA, Mastercard Foundation empowers 50,000 youths in creative arts

Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) and the Mastercard Foundation have trained about 50,000 youths in theatre and creative arts. read more TAFTA, Mastercard Foundation empowers 50,000 youths in creative arts

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32 h. ago ‘Fulfill 2024 Pledge Of N500m To Abiola Ajimobi Technical Varsity’, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfill his promise of releasing the sum of N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, as earlier pledged in 2024. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university from January 2026 to sustain its […]

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36 h. ago Kano gov’t settles N5.6bn outstanding allowances to 1198 former Councillors

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has flagged off the payment of a total of N5.6 billion to 1,198 former Councillors in the state. The payment, the second in the series, represents unpaid gratuities and allowances owed to the former councillors in the state. Speaking at the kick off ceremony held at the Government […] The post Kano gov’t settles N5.6bn outstanding allowances to 1198 former Councillors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun

A tragic incident unfolded at Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as violence broke out over alleged illegal fee collection by teachers, resulting in the death of one student and significant property damage. According to Daily Trust, the incident began last Friday when the school management called in operatives of the Amotekun Corps to […] The post Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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