The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in conjunction with Oyo State Universal Basic Education Basic Education Board (SUBEB), is set to commence the construction of 58 blocks of classrooms in some schools in the state. The Executive Chairman SUBEB, Dr…
The Police on Friday arraigned husband and wife, Asaolu Sheu (65) and Asaolu Jemilat (45), before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a charge of illegal possession of…
The Bauchi State Government has promised to rehabilitate the tomb of the late first Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Asma’u Giade, said this during the annual memorial lecture and…
Elections to decide FC Barcelona’s new president have been postponed because of coronavirus, the Spanish La Liga club said on Friday. The club’s supporters were due to vote on a new president on Jan. 24, but FC Barcelona issued a…
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from football to become Derby County manager on a permanent basis, the Championship club said on Friday. Rooney —- one of the finest players of his generation —- netted 53 goals in 120…
The Chief Executive Officer, I Read Afrika Foundation, Mr Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi, on Friday said that the death of public libraries in the country gave cause for concern. Treasures-Olawunmi, organiser of the annual Marathon Read Aloud contest, spoke in an interview…
The Borno Government says it is hugely committed to doing more to ensure the wellbeing of legionnaires in the state. Gov. Babagana Zulum said this on Friday during the laying of wreath in Maiduguri to mark the end of this…
About 15 persons have been sent to their early graves in a fatal motor accident involving two buses along the Maiduguri – Damaturu road on Friday. The Borno Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Sanusi Ibrahim,…
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has approved the re-opening of all schools in the state with effect from Monday, Jan. 18. Hajiya Fatu Sabo, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday…
A veteran dancehall artiste, Obi Casmir, has called on players in entertainment industry to adhere strictly to protocols and guidelines on the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic as Nigeria fights its second wave. Casmir (a.k.a. Voombastic Uncle P) made the call…
