24 m. ago Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi

Tribune Online Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Wuraola Oyewusi is a pharmacist-turned-data scientist and AI researcher/instructor. In this interview with MODUPE GEORGE, she shares how her passion for digital literacy moved her to break new grounds in teaching AI/tech terminologies in Yoruba, her native language, demystifying the complexity surrounding tech literacy. Excerpts: What inspired you to pioneer teaching AI, data science, and […] Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Keffi Jail Break: Gov Sule Decries Congestion, Provides Mattresses To Inmates

  Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule has called for expedited action on cases of those awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre, Nasarawa State. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday following a jail break where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting […]

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12 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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13 h. ago Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons

Osajie questioned how inmates could escape while officers were on duty and called for the need for technological surveillance. The post Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State, escaped on Tuesday after attacking personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The NCoS spokesman, Abubakar Umar, confirmed the jailbreak in a statement issued by the Service. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to […] The post Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B Set For Make Or Break Clash Against Sudan

Nigeria’s resilience on the football field will once again be put to the test as the home-based senior men’s national team, Super Eagles B, faces Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win Group D encounter at the 8th Africa Nations Championship in Zanzibar today. Titleholders Senegal managed to score with their only shot on target, […]

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42 h. ago GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization

By Adebowale Johnson The Global Proliferation Alliance (GPA) has decried the regulatory conflict between the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in Nigeria, particularly concerning the evaluation and control of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), especially food crops. According to the GPA, “this dual regulation […] The post GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Tour operator decries Nigeria’s lack of clear national branding

A tour operator and curator, Tamnawari Brown, has raised concerns over the absence of a clear and visible national branding read more Tour operator decries Nigeria’s lack of clear national branding

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63 h. ago “Wike Confusing Us, Nobody Knows If He’s In APC, PDP Or Both” – Tonye Cole

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has decried persistent political confusion in the state. He also criticised what he sees as poor governance, warning that the situation is undermining stability and progress in Rivers State. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics  Cole lamented the “chaotic” state of politics in […] The post “Wike Confusing Us, Nobody Knows If He’s In APC, PDP Or Both” – Tonye Cole appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Black Scorpion FC clinch MDF football title in dramatic penalty shootout

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tension, skill, and determination were on full display at the Keffi Township Stadium on Saturday, August 9, as Black Scorpion FC edged Golden Bridge FC in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the 2025 Maikaya Development Foundation (MDF) Annual Football Competition. The month-long tournament, which kept fans across Keffi LGA on […] The post Black Scorpion FC clinch MDF football title in dramatic penalty shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Implement agreements or risk industrial crisis, ASUU tells FG

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the Federal Government to finalise all agreements entered with university teachers or risk industrial crisis. The lecturers decried what they described as the flip-flop disposition of successive governments towards collective bargaining, which has created an atmosphere of distrust and had taken extra efforts […] The post Implement agreements or risk industrial crisis, ASUU tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Wike, Ortom, others who worked against PDP should be sacked – Lamido

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, and others who campaigned against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 should be sacked. While appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, Lamido said members who undermined the party to the advantage […] The post Wike, Ortom, others who worked against PDP should be sacked – Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Drivers mount handmade cooling system on top of taxi cabs to replace AC

Tribune Online Drivers mount handmade cooling system on top of taxi cabs to replace AC Due to the fact that car air conditioning systems break down too often as a result of excessive heat and repairs are too expensive,  taxi cab drivers in Afghanistan often turn to handmade roof-mounted rudimentary systems in order to cool the inside of their vehicles. Driving through Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, you’re likely to see […] Drivers mount handmade cooling system on top of taxi cabs to replace AC Tribune Online

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5 d. ago How summer break from abroad turned me into Mogaji in Ibadan — Olajuwon Subair

Tribune Online How summer break from abroad turned me into Mogaji in Ibadan — Olajuwon Subair Oloye Olajuwon Enitan Adelokun Subair, the Mogaji of Ile Nla, Anlugbua, a prestigious family compound in Ibadan, was installed in March 2021 by the late Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Olajuwon’s rise sparked controversy, questions of lineage, and even claims of being the youngest Mogaji in Ibadanland — a title he humbly accepts without disclosing his […] How summer break from abroad turned me into Mogaji in Ibadan — Olajuwon Subair Tribune Online

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5 d. ago INEC Backs Inmates Voting Rights, Seeks National Assembly’s Backing

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling eligible inmates to vote in Nigerian elections. It also called on the National Assembly to provide a clear legal framework to support the implementation of inmate voting rights. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting with Correctional Service […] The post INEC Backs Inmates Voting Rights, Seeks National Assembly’s Backing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Inmates have rights too’ — NCoS boss meets INEC on prisoners’ voting

Tribune Online ‘Inmates have rights too’ — NCoS boss meets INEC on prisoners’ voting "They have rights, and one of those rights is the right to vote. The fact that they are in incarceration should not ‘Inmates have rights too’ — NCoS boss meets INEC on prisoners’ voting Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Medical experts advocate for improved investment in Family Planning

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts including the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Prof Adesegun Fatusi have advocated for improved investment in family planning, calling on the federal government and other agencies of government to contribute significantly to family planning. This was even as the experts decried the contraceptive […] The post Medical experts advocate for improved investment in Family Planning appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Bayelsa Gov’s Aide Decries Poverty, Cancer Crisis in Niger Delta

According to him, without a safer Niger Delta, the Federal Government’s projections for increased crude oil production—and the development that depends on it—would be unattainable. The post Bayelsa Gov’s Aide Decries Poverty, Cancer Crisis in Niger Delta appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Kogi Provides Medical Supplies For Inmates At Correctional Services

The Kogi State commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to addressing the health needs of all citizens, regardless of their social status. He emphasised that access to quality healthcare services is a fundamental right for everyone. Dr. Abdulazeez stated this during an official presentation of relief materials and medical […]

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