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Education

PTA Protests Poor Remuneration For Teachers In Private Schools

Parents and guardians in the Federal Capital Territory are urging relevant authorities to address the increase in school fees and inadequate remuneration for teachers in private schools. At the forefront of a protest held at the Anglican Comprehensive High School in Kubwa, FCT, Mrs. Chika Onuke, the Chairperson, of the ParentsTeachers Association, expressed her disappointment, emphasizing that most private schools had not upheld their agreements with parents and guardians. Mrs.Chika […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Commentary

The Task Before Nigerian New Leaders

On the 29th of May 2023, a new set of leaders were sworn-in which equally affected leadership at the State and Local Government levels. The much-touted change will now continue to occupy the minds of the people who always look forward to see the impact of democratic governance in their lives as well as the various sectors of the nation’s economy. What is most important now is that the current […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Education

Nigerian Teacher Breaks Guinness World Record 

An Akwa Ibom State-born teacher has broken the recent 124-hour Guinness World Record for the ‘longest marathon reading aloud’ by an individual. The teacher, simply identified as John Obot, broke the GWR set by Isakov of Turkey and is now setting a new record of 145 hours of non-stop reading aloud. A member of the Uyo Book Club, Obot first started the marathon on Saturday,  September 5 in Uyo, Akwa […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Foreign

Iran Set To Release Five Americans In Prisoner Exchange

Five Americans jailed in Iran are expected to fly home as part of a deal mediated by the Gulf state of Qatar. Reports say, the four men and one woman, who also hold Iranian passports, will board a plane once it is confirmed that $6bn (£4.8bn) in Iranian funds once held in South Korea have reached banks in Doha. This is part of a deal reached last month after a […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Sports

NWFL 2023/24 Season To Kickoff On November 15th

Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) 2023/2024 season has been scheduled to kickstart from November 15th with the final matchday scheduled for April 17th. This was officially announced during the Nigeria Women Football League’s organized Press Conference in Abuja. The conference which had the Board members of NWFL present was a pivotal moment for women’s football in Nigeria. Unveiling of key dates for other significant events in the season, including the […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Africa

SA Advises Two-Minute Shower Over Water Shortage

Water suppliers in Johannesburg, South Africa, have asked residents of the city and its suburbs to use less water amid an intensifying water shortage that they warn could “result in the collapse of the system”.   Rand Water and Johannesburg Water on Sunday said that high water consumption by residents “is putting a strain on the system” and has resulted in significantly low water reservoir levels.   The companies have […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Foreign

Australian Man Fined For Taking Pet Snake Surfing 

A Gold Coast man who filmed himself taking his pet snake for a surf has been fined by Australian wildlife authorities. Higor Fiuza and his bridle carpet python Shiva became local celebrities earlier this month after a video of them catching waves went viral. But their short-lived fame also tipped off wildlife protection officers. They say the man endangered Shiva and breached his permit to keep the snake by taking […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Africa

20 Mine Staff Die In SA Road Crash

At least 20 people have died in South Africa after a major road accident in the northern province of Limpopo. The victims - believed to be miners - were on a bus which crashed head-on with a truck. They were being transported to one of the biggest diamond mines in the country - Venetia - owned by the mining giant De Beers. Venetia, near the borders with Botswana and Zimbabwe, […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Entertainment

Cross Becomes The First Finalist On ‘BBNaija AllStars’

Cross secures a spot till the very last day as he becomes the first finalist on Big Brother Naija All Stars. After winning last week's HOH game and scaling through the claws of eviction with an immunity privilege, Cross begins this week with yet another immunity win. But this time, one that secured a stay till the last day of the reality show. Cross bought the ultimate immunity as he gathered Moniepoint […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023

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Foreign

Congo Denies Claims Of Coup Attempt

The Congo-Brazzaville government has denied reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 39 years, being the third-longest serving president in Africa. It follows unconfirmed social media reports that the military was trying to oust the 79-year old leader, who is currently in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Information Minister, Thierry Moungalla posted on X […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023