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Most Teachers in Nigeria are political appointees – Minister of Education
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has ascribed the poor learning ability of students in schools to the poor quality of teachers who he said are political appointees, in other words may not have the necessary qualifications The minister spoke yesterday in Abuja at the opening of a two day retreat for officials in the education sector. He said. “We will develop our teachers; pupils in schools are not learning anything because of poor teacher quality and most of the teachers are political appointees.
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Rice sellers rebag local rice in foreign rice bags to attract Nigerians (video)
In a video making rounds on Social media, a group of people were seen rebagging local rice in a foreign rice bag to attract customers. This is due to the high demand for foreign rice
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Federal Government and the Ministry of Labour finally reach on an agreeement.
Minister of state, Federal Ministry of Labour, Festus Keyamo has announced that there has been an agreement between the Government and the ministry of labour on the percentage adjustment of other wages following the increase in minimum wage. According to him the agreement was signed at about 3am this morning following the long series of meetings for six days. The percentage increase according to the signed agreement are as follows: CONPSS: GL 07- 23.2% GL 08 -20% GL 09 – 19% GL 10 to 14 -16% GL 15 to 17 – 14% CONHESS, CONRAISS, CONTISS II, CONUASS II, CONMESS, CONTEDISS…
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Frodd receives a Million Naira from philanthropist, Ned Okonkwo
2nd runner up of the BBN season 4 reality show, Chukwuemeka Okoye popularly know as Frodd has shared that he has received a million naira from philanthropist and entrepreneur, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, he is also one of the group CEO’s of nedcomoaks and chairman Victoria crest homes. “Blessings upon blessings. Thank you @nedokonkwo, God bless you real good” he said.
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Gov Ayade goes to Unical in a 20-Vehicle convoy (video)
A video has been shared by daily post where the Governor of Cross river state, Gov. Benedict Ayade was seen attending classes in Unical followed by a 20-vehicle convoy.
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Former GMD NNPC passes away.
Former GMD of NNPC, Engr Amu has passed on. The sad news was shared by the present GMD NNPC, Mele Kyari and the entire NNPC group as they sent their condolences to the family of the deceased who died on the 26th of August, 2019 and is to be laid to rest on the 18th of October, 2019. May his soul rest in peace.
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There is no escaping the consequences of bad governance – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister for education, Oby Ezekwesili has related the fire outbreak at the famous Onitsha Market as the consequence of bad governance saying no matter what we citizens choose to do, there is no escaping the consequences of bad governance. She grieved with the various families who had lost one thing or the other especially the lives of their loved ones as she also lambasted the Governor for not investing in a well equipped, highly professional State fire service. Her words: There’s no escaping the consequences of #PoorGovernance no matter what any of us as Citizens choose to do. My…
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Mazi Uche Okonkwo Modestus gets appointmemt from Governor of Katsina State.
The Governor of Katina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has approved the appointment of Mazi Uche Okonkwo Modestus as Special Assistant to the Governor on matters of indigenous Nigerians Resident in katsina state. Lauretta Onochie, Aide to President Buhari shared the news as she described it to be the Nation moving in the right direction.
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President Buhari Approves the sum of 10 billion Naira for the upgrade of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
President Mohammadu buhari has approved the sum of 10 billion Naira to an Intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu state, saying he has the assurance of the Minister of Aviation that the work will be done speedily and to the highest standard. The statement was shared with the presidents official Twitter handle where he has promised to prioritize infrastructure investments in the country.
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Hospital ‘celebrates’ the redeployment of a Nurse leader
A Twitter user has shared the picture of a banner used to ‘celebrate’ the redeployment of a Nurse whom they addressed to be a mischievous tyrant during her ‘rule’ in the hospital. Various comments have trailed the post as people believe that the said woman would have been a disciplined Nurse who didn’t allow laxity among the staffs.
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Nigerian Army renames ‘Operation Python Dance’, EgwuEke, calls it Atilogwu Udo
The Nigerian Army has announced a change in the title of one of its exercises/operations presently carried out in the South East region of Nigeria. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement said that the exercise will no longer be called ‘Exercise EGWUEKE but Exercise ATILOGWU UDO’ The statement read: “The authorities of the Nigerian Army wish to inform the general public of the change of name of one of its annual training exercises code named,”Exercise EGWUEKE” to ‘Exercise ATILOGWU UDO’. “The annual training exercise commenced in 2016 and has consistently recorded remarkable successes since…
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Buhari restricts foreign travels and first class air tickets for heads of MDA’s.
President Mohammadu Buhari has restricted foreign travels and first class air tickets for heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDA’s in a bid to curb leakages and ensure efficiency in the management of resources of Government. The president has approved for immediate implementation, additional cost saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly, in the area of official travels. This was contained in a statement made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Boss Mustapha signed by the Director, Information in the office, Willie Bassey. “Henceforth, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDA’s are required to…
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