Kogi deploys high‑tech combat drones to tackle banditry, kidnapping

By Stephen Adeleye The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated two PH‑20 UAS advanced security drones and fleet of security assets procured by Kogi state Government to boost military and security operations. The inauguration held at Chari Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, on Monday, was witnessed byContinue Reading

FG inaugurates committee on textbook ranking, selection process

By Lilian Iwuji/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee on Book Ranking and Selection, to strengthen the quality and affordability of textbooks used in Nigerian schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing gaps in the current textbook approval process, which has allowed poor-quality materials, lack of standardisation andContinue Reading

FG inaugurates committee on textbook ranking, selection process

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has opened portal for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) applications into Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to free technical and vocational education. This is contained in a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education,Continue Reading

Obasanjo pledges support for child advocacy, urges paediatricians to stay committed

By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged members of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) to remain compassionate and committed advocates for children. Obasanjo made the remarks while playing host to the members of the executive council of the association led by the President, Dr Ekanem Ekure inContinue Reading

APC e-registration: Nwobi flags off exercise in Enugu, targets door-to-door enrollment 

By Emmanuel Oloniruha An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, High Chief Francis Nwobi, has pledged to lead a grassroots-intensive `Family to Family’ e-registration of party members in Awgu Ward Ii, Agwu Local Government of Enugu State. Nwobi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fontana Group of Companies, made the pledgeContinue Reading