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Secondary school teachers in Taraba must have master’s degree- Taraba Governor, Kefas
Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has announced that a master’s degree is now the minimum academic requirement for those aspiring to teach in the state’s secondary schools. The governor shared his government’s educational plans during a dinner with journalists in Jalingo on January 7. Emphasizing that primary school teachers should hold at least a university first degree, he indicated that the current reliance on the National Certificate of Education (NCE) as the minimum…
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TB Joshua: No Nigerian pastor has ever performed a real miracle. They are all faking it – Seun Kuti
Renowned Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, asserted that no Nigerian pastor has ever performed a miracle. His comments came in response to the viral video from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) exposing the alleged misconduct, including rape and assault, by the late pastor TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The documentary outlined instances of abuse, harassment, rape, manipulation, staged miracles, and the clandestine lifestyle of the deceased prophet. In a video on…
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BREAKING: Tinubu Slashes Travel Delegation For FG’s Trips Abroad
President Bola Tinubu has instructed a significant reduction in travel delegations for Federal Government officials on both domestic and international trips. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a press briefing at the State House in Abuja, with a 60% reduction applying to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including the offices of the President, Vice President, and the First Lady.
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Pope Francis calls for ban of Surrogacy, says children should never be the subject of commercial contracts
Pope Francis strongly condemned surrogate motherhood as a reprehensible practice that should be universally prohibited due to its commercialization of pregnancy. Speaking during his foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, the Catholic leader expressed his disdain for the exploitation of unborn children and labeled surrogate motherhood a grave violation of women’s and children’s dignity. Emphasizing that children should never be the subject of commercial contracts, he called for a global ban…
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N5 billion Naira was allocated for student loan while 12 times the amount was used to buy official cars – Peter Obi slams Federal Government Budget
Peter Obi has criticized the insufficient focus on human capital development in Nigeria, attributing it to many investment challenges. The former governor of Anambra state found it alarming that the national budget lacked prioritization for critical areas of investment. He highlighted the 2024 budget, questioning the allocation of N5 billion for student loans compared to a larger N6 billion for a legislative car park. Obi argued for cutting governance costs and prioritizing expenditure on growth…
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Betta Edu: The distinction between Tinubu and Buhari is that Tinubu does not defend appointee corruption – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, highlighted a distinction between President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Bwala praised Tinubu for suspending Minister Betta Edu over alleged financial fraud, contrasting this with what he perceives as Buhari’s reluctance to defend appointees implicated in fraudulent activities. The suspension came after leaked documents revealed Edu’s directive to transfer N585.18 million into a private account, prompting Tinubu to order an EFCC…
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Dismantle emerging political cartel in presidency – Ndume tells Tinubu
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the Senate, urged President Bola Tinubu to dismantle the emerging cabals in his presidency during an interview with The Tribune. While commending Tinubu for suspending Minister Betta Edu over financial scandal, Ndume emphasized that the ousted minister collaborated with certain individuals forming a cartel within Tinubu’s administration. He cautioned that failure to address this political cabal could destabilize Tinubu’s government. Ndume believes removing the minister sends a clear…
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No man or institution can destroy late TB Joshua’s reputation with dirty lies – FFK
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode dismissed the allegations against the late televangelist TB Joshua as false, responding to a BBC documentary accusing the late prophet of various misconducts, including sexual assault and fabricated miracles. FFK praised Joshua’s contributions, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) acknowledged him as a blessing to the Church, Christian faith, humanity, and Nigeria. He wrote, “So true! You touched many lives, fought a good fight, stood till the end and established…
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I am not perfect, Please forgive me – Wike begs Rivers people over feud with Fubara
The former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologized to the residents of Rivers State for his earlier imposition of Siminalayi Fubara as his successor. In the 2023 general election, Wike had endorsed Fubara as his preferred candidate for the gubernatorial position in Rivers State. Despite initially falling out with Fubara and President Bola Tinubu intervening to reconcile them, Wike acknowledged his error in compelling the choice of Fubara on the people during…
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N585m scandal: President Tinubu suspends Betta Edu
President Bola Tinubu has immediately suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, amid an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities. The probe concerns the alleged diversion of N585.189 million intended for vulnerable individuals in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states into a private account. The President, in a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of…
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Yahaya Bello dethrones monarch, banishes him to Niger state
Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration in Kogi State has dethroned the first-class traditional ruler, Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, and exiled to Rijau Local Government area in Niger State. Governor Bello has appointed Alhaji Salihu Akawu Seidu, popularly known as SAS, as the successor to the deposed Ohimege. Bello emphasized that Seidu is to undergo a turbaning ceremony promptly to prevent any leadership vacuum. Additionally, the governor announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani…
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If a marriage ends, change of name should be optional – Actress Mary Remy Njoku
Actress Mary Remmy Njoku has opined that when a marriage ends, women should have the option to choose whether to change their names or not. The movie producer emphasized that it is unfair for a woman who has built a name over the years to be required to discard it simply because her husband is no longer interested in the marriage. She further argued that a mother should not be obligated to have a different…
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