MARITIME ACADEMY: ORON YOUTH Reacts To Appointment Of Acting Rector …Frowned At Appointment Of Acting Rector MAN Oron Youth Movement (OYOM), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a Vice-Chancellor and constitute a proper Governing Council for the University of Maritime Studies, Oron ( UMSO), which has replaced the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron through a repeal act by the National Assembly. Reacting to the appointment of Dr Kelvin Okonna, as the “Acting Rector”, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, OYOM explained that in 2022, the Nigerian National Assembly through a full legislative process which included a Public Hearing,…
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My Appointment Is An Opportunity To Add Value; Says Newly Appointed NYSC Board Chairman, Eta The newly appointed Board Chairman of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ntufam Hilliard Eta on Friday paid a visit to the Scheme. The Board Chairman stopped over at the office of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, before heading to the National headquarters of NYSC in Abuja. Upon arrival, Eta and the Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General YD Ahmed had a closed door meeting. Speaking to journalists, Eta said he’s an agent of change, adding that his appointment as…
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Seeking 3rd Term For Trump A Republican house member has introduced a bill seeking to allow US President Donald Trump to run for a third term. Andy Ogles, the representative, initiated the resolution on Thursday. The US Constitution does not permit anyone to be elected to the office of the president more than twice. Ogles’ resolution seeks to revise this to read: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times … ” According to the lawmaker, Trump “has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable…
YouTuber Ordered To Create Welfare Videos For Owning Lion A prominent Pakistani YouTuber, Rajab Butt, has been ordered to produce 12 animal welfare videos as a consequence of illegally keeping a lion cub. Butt, who has 5.6 million followers on his channel, was seen with the cub gifted to him at his wedding last month by the owner of another YouTube channel. As part of a community service directive, Butt is required to release a five-minute video each month for one year to raise awareness among his audience. The cub has been relocated to the Lahore Safari Zoo and named…
Meta Lures TikTok, Instagram Creators With $5000 Bonuses, Content Deals, Free Verification Meta is luring TikTok creators over to its platforms with the promise of cash bonuses, content deals, and support to grow their communities. The company announced on Tuesday that eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn “up to” $5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram. These creators will also get access to the Facebook Content Monetization program, which allows creators to earn money for their videos, photos, and text posts on Facebook. Additionally, Meta will offer some TikTok creators content deals…
Nigerian Govt Imposes Over N10,000 Tax Fee On Students Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in Lagos State has imposed a compulsory N10,500 tax clearance fee on state government-owned secondary school 3 students processing their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration. A source on Friday said that the state government issued a directive asking SS3 students of state-owned secondary schools to pay N10,500 tax clearance each before they can be registered for the West African Examination Council (WAEC)-organised examination. According to the source, WAEC registration has always been free but the state government said it has paid for the students’…
Amid N190Billion Fraud Cases Ododo And Yahaya Bello, Once Declared Wanted By EFCC, Visit Wike Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who is currently standing trial for an alleged N110 billion fraud, has been spotted in a photo with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike at his Abuja residence. Yahaya Bello visited Wike on Thursday afternoon. The fraud suspect was accompanied by his successor and current Kogi Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. Bello and Ododo’s visit to Wike was disclosed by the senior special assistant on public communication and social media to the minister, Lere Olayinka, who shared several…
No Northern State Can Boast Of 50% Qualified Teachers; Aliyu A former governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida-Aliyu, has claimed that no state in Northern Nigeria can boast of 50 percent qualified teachers. Mr Aliyu stated this at the 22nd Daily Trust Dialogue themed “Food Security: Availability or Affordability” held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday. Although he didn’t provide the source of his data, the former governor lamented the impact of the illiteracy level in the region. The former governor also questioned the wisdom behind the closure of the Nigeria-Niger border. He said despite the closure, goods…
JUST IN: FG Adds Plumbing, Makeup, Hairstyling, 12 Other Trades To Basic Education Curriculum The Nigerian government has announced the addition of plumbing, makeup, hairstyling and 12 other new trades (new subjects) to the Basic Education curriculum. According to a short statement issued on Thursday by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the new trades were added to the Basic Education curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and employability. The statement noted that the new subjects will take effect from January 2025 for primary and junior secondary students across the country. The new subjects include plumbing; tiling and floor works; POP…
Teenager Opens Fire Inside School The Metro Nashville Police have commenced an investigation into the incident of 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, who opened fire inside Antioch High School’s cafeteria, leading to the death of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante. Law enforcement officials are seeking a motive for a shooting at Nashville’s Antioch High School as the perpetrator fired multiple rounds. Among the major information being checked are alleged writings and social media posts made by Henderson. These writings contain detailed outlines of the shooting, the reasons, and mentions of other shooting attacks. According to the Police, Henderson killed himself after the attack.…