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By Stephen Benjamin Mrs Nanwul Keswet, Proprietress of Hephzibah Bilingual Schools, says private schools deserve support from the federal government through Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC) to boost education in the country. The proprietress also called on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to assist private schools because of the important roles they play in advancing the educational…

By Dorathy Aninge The Initiative for Women Centre Development and Right Protection has created a network of male feminists to create awareness on the dangers of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The network is made up of men with skills ranging from mechanics, barbers and commercial motorcycle (okada) riders to help reduce the scourge of gender-based violence…

By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended its female personnel for their resilience in carrying out their duties to advance the organisation’s constitutional mandate. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, gave the commendation while speaking at an event organised by the service to celebrate the female personnel at the NCS’s headquarters…

By Admin As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, a non-governmental organisation, Protect The Child Foundation (PTCF), is championing the use of culture as a transformative tool to combat harmful traditional practices, gender-based violence, and discrimination against vulnerable groups in Kogi State. With support from the French Embassy Fund, the foundation hosted an event celebrating…

By Admin Three youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly died in a road accident while on their way  to attend the party’s North Central Zonal Congress. The unfortunate victims from Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Benue State, have died in a tragic motor accident along Markurdi – Lafia road. The victims have been…

By Admin The Federal Government says it has cleared all pension liabilities owed to retirees under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS). The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at the National Thanksgiving Conference of the NUPCPS held in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking at the event,…

By Peter Akpah We are deeply saddened by the passing of Da Ezekiel Pam Jang, a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on his family, community, and the world at large. On behalf of Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, BECO President Worldwide, and the entire BECO family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Da Dr…

By Admin The Federal Government says plans arevubderway to phase out the common entrance examination and introduce a nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN) to track students’ academic progress from primary school through secondary education. The Minister of Education, Morufu-Tunji Alausa, made disclosure during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos. Alausa described the initiative as…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau Government has strengthened access to potable water in rural communities with the delivery of 80,000-litre water projects to three communities in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA). Mr Jelkyes Dakat, General Manager (GM) of the Plateau Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PLAMWASSA), handed over the projects on Saturday. Dakat said…

By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) says it will remain committed to promoting sustainable mining practices for national development. The President, Ms Rose Ndong, stated this at a press briefing to commence the society’s 262nd council meeting in Uyo on Friday. Ndong said that the meeting would be preceded by a…