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FG bans 25% textbooks, sets 70% pass mark for school books
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has drawn a fresh battle line against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools, declaring that instructional materials scoring below 70 per cent will no
NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom following a surge in demand among Nigerians seeking passport services. The exercise, which is
‘My son transformed our family business’ – Corporate meat seller’s father
Muraina Nojeem, father of viral Nigerian meat seller Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has said his son’s education and upbringing helped him transform the family’s butchery
Insecurity: Protest in Sokoto over kidnappings, attacks
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Anger and frustration have boiled over in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State as residents took to the streets on Friday in protest against incessant
NUT backs suspension of resumption in federal unity colleges
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Wing, has backed the suspension of resumption in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide over the concession of King’s College, Lagos. The Chairman of
‘Why I wear suit to sell meat’ — Corporate meat seller
By Enitan Abdultawab Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has explained why he chose to sell meat in corporate attire, saying his unusual appearance is part of
Full list of countries eligible for UK’s 2-year work and living visa
The UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa allows eligible young people from certain countries and territories to live and work in the UK for up to two years. Applicants can also
Obi convoy block won’t be tolerated anymore, OK Movement warns
By Henry Umoru The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate,
Oju-Ore bridge safe, structurally sound, says Works Ministry
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports alleging structural defects on the Oju-Ore bridge in Ota, Ogun State, saying the bridge has passed the required
Obasanjo leads dignitaries to London launch of Charly Boy’s memoir ‘999’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to lead an assemblage of dignitaries to the launch of Charly Boy’s historic book ‘999’ in London, United Kingdom. Charly Boy disclosed this in
