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242 million children missed school in 2024- UNICEF
Extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts, the United Nations Children’s Fund said on Thursday. UNICEF’s analysis highlighted the impact of “extreme climate events” on school closures and operational disruptions, identifying heatwaves as the most
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Extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts, the United Nations Children’s Fund said on Thursday. UNICEF’s analysis highlighted the impact of “extreme climate events” on school closures and operational disruptions, identifying heatwaves as the most
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- January 24, 2025
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I’ve lost a valued friend, Buhari mourns Yohanna Dalyop
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of an energy expert, Da Yohanna Dalyop, describing him as a valued friend and an exceptional intellectual. “With the demise of Yohanna Dalyop, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of an energy expert, Da Yohanna Dalyop, describing him as a valued friend and an exceptional intellectual. “With the demise of Yohanna Dalyop, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and
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EU trains INEC officers on gender, disability management during elections
To enhance gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria’s electoral process, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance Programme supported the training of desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A statement by the EU-SDGN’s public affairs office on Friday said the training aimed to develop a comprehensive training manual for INEC inclusivity officers to
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To enhance gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria’s electoral process, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance Programme supported the training of desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A statement by the EU-SDGN’s public affairs office on Friday said the training aimed to develop a comprehensive training manual for INEC inclusivity officers to
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- January 24, 2025
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Tinubu mourns ex-FCT minister, Jeremiah Useni
President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined the government and people of Plateau State in mourning the passing of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni (retd.). The elder statesman died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, following a protracted illness. Tinubu extended condolences to the family, friends,
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined the government and people of Plateau State in mourning the passing of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni (retd.). The elder statesman died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, following a protracted illness. Tinubu extended condolences to the family, friends,
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- January 24, 2025
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Moment Samuel Eto’o reunites with former teammate working as security guard
A heartwarming moment has captured the internet’s attention, as a video of Cameroonian football legend and President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, recognising a former teammate working as a security guard goes viral. The encounter reportedly took place after an Ecobank Group seminar in Douala, Cameroon, according to a report shared on X
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A heartwarming moment has captured the internet’s attention, as a video of Cameroonian football legend and President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, recognising a former teammate working as a security guard goes viral. The encounter reportedly took place after an Ecobank Group seminar in Douala, Cameroon, according to a report shared on X
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Steel ministry denies budget infraction, rebuts N’Assembly claims
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Isokpunwa, has rejected accusations of budget infractions in the ministry’s 2024 budget implementation, following allegations raised by members of the National Assembly. In a statement on Friday, Isokpunwa addressed the claims of “ghost projects” and procurement irregularities, clarifying that the ministry has not had
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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Isokpunwa, has rejected accusations of budget infractions in the ministry’s 2024 budget implementation, following allegations raised by members of the National Assembly. In a statement on Friday, Isokpunwa addressed the claims of “ghost projects” and procurement irregularities, clarifying that the ministry has not had
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- January 24, 2025
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Ogun Police College graduates 633 constables
633 police constables graduated on Thursday from the Police Training College, Iperu, Ogun State, after completing six months of training. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, delivered a charge during the passing-out parade. The constables were urged to uphold exemplary conduct and contribute to the fight
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633 police constables graduated on Thursday from the Police Training College, Iperu, Ogun State, after completing six months of training. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, delivered a charge during the passing-out parade. The constables were urged to uphold exemplary conduct and contribute to the fight
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FG to empower 60 Nigerian youths on renewable energy development
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has launched the NEXT GEN RESCO Programme. read more FG to empower 60 Nigerian youths on renewable energy development
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- January 24, 2025
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Oyo gov loses elder brother
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. In a statement on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said the deceased died on Friday at the age of 65. Olanrewaju said a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. In a statement on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said the deceased died on Friday at the age of 65. Olanrewaju said a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada
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- January 24, 2025
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France’s Garcia takes over as Belgium manager after Tedesco’s sacking
Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco. The federation said they would formally introduce the 60-year-old former Napoli, Lyon and Roma boss to the press at an event later in the day. Garcia, who has also managed Saudi outfit Al Nassr
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Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco. The federation said they would formally introduce the 60-year-old former Napoli, Lyon and Roma boss to the press at an event later in the day. Garcia, who has also managed Saudi outfit Al Nassr
