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By Emmanuel Antswen International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have trained 78 lecturers on the prevention of human trafficking in Benue. Mrs Rhoda Dia-Johnson, Project Manager, ICMPD School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), said that the aim of the training was…
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last world Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday was tension soaked but the early goal by Victor…
By Peter Akpan In a heartfelt demonstration of his commitment to youth development and educational advancement, Chief Dr. Moses Nwan, mni, Ph.D., convened an Educational Support Program for secondary school students in Pushit Ward, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The event took place at the Mwaghavul College of Health Technology in Pushit and…
By Thompson Yamput Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has commended Prof. Olu Obafemi, a poet, novelist, and critic, for using literature as a vehicle for social reform and national consciousness. Akinwumi gave the commendation at the 3rd Colloquium held on Tuesday in honour of Prof. Obafemi as part of activities slated for…
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has urged corps members serving in the state to exhibit high level of humility, discipline and loyalty throughout their service year as future leaders. Eno gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 11 orientation programme in Nsit Atai Local Government…
By Lamara Garba Azare In the past decade, ASUU’s unpaid warnings and indefinite strikes have shut down public universities for hundreds of days—at tremendous cost to students, families, towns, and the nation. The most recent two-week warning strike is yet another chapter in a story of promises broken and education betrayed. Once again, the gates…
By Stephen Adeleye The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has embarked on construction of a 1.72-megawatt solar power plant at the cost of N3 billion ($200 million), the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, has said. Akinwumi, who made the disclosure in a news conference in Lokoja on the university’s upcoming 9th Convocation ceremony, said that the…
By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA), in collaboration with its partners, has restated its commitment to build resilience towards prevention of the disaster. PLASEMA Executive Secretary, Mr Sunday Abdu, made the commitment in Jos during the celebration of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025. Abdu described this year’s IDDRR…
By Fortune Abang Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for facilitating the safe return of Israeli hostages from Gaza, and advancing peace in the Middle-East. Freeman made this known in a statement issued on Monday by the Embassy of Israel in Abuja. The envoy commended Trump’s friendship with Israel and his courage…
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful to win tomorrow’s match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Chelle gave the assurance at a pre-match news conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
