The Board Chairman, Universal Basic education Commission (UBEC), Prof Usman Kyuka and the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi have commenced inspection of model schools being built nationwide by the commission. This was contained in a statement by Mr David Ejika Apeh, UBEC’s head of public relations and protocol, on Sunday, in Abuja. At one of the sites in Karshi, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the chairman noted that the commission was happy with the level of work done and “before the end of the year, majority of the schools will be delivered.” Kyuka noted the determination of…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has reacted to Saturday’s condemnation of and dissociation by Southeast governors from the secessionist agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Group announced its stand in a statement by its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman made available to ASHENEWS on Sunday. According CNG, while the South East leaders were pretending to denounce IPOB on one hand, they were working to give legitimacy to the IPOB militant wing, the Eastern Security Network by renaming it Egbuebu. The group further posited that “the North will no longer be deceived by the antics of the proteges of…
The governor of Abia state, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu says he is ready and willing to speak with the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in order allow for peace. The governor who disclosed at the Government House in Umuahia on Saturday said he would like to speak with Kanu not on the basis of IPOB, but as a citizen of Abia state. “I am the governor of Abia state and he is a citizen of Abia state. I have nothing personal against him and I don’t think he has anything personal against me. All of us…
One of the conspiracy theories parroted by some people in Nigeria is that the Nigerian Army conscripts “repentant” Boko Haram fighters into its ranks. It even goes further to say that the conscripts are the ones transported to kill them and grab their lands! Their minders tell them that there is a purported jihad going on and the Fulani will kill all of them. In this century, with the world now a global village, they fall prey to the lies and manipulations of the wicked. Of course, this is just one of many conspiracy theories propounded by haters who want…
Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state says the security of lives and property of the people of the state remains the utmost priority of his administration. He made the affirmation on Friday while addressing parents, staff and students of Federal Government College Yauri, during an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on ground. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to governor, Abubakar Dakingari made available to ASHENEWS on quoted Bagudu as placing “premium on the provision logistics and necessary equipment to security agencies” in order to wage total war against banditry and all acts of criminality until normality and tranquility…
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, BSPHCDA, says it has deployed 180 workers to stem spread of gastroenteritis in the state. The chairman of the agency, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed in an interview on Saturday, said the workers would conduct house-to-house residual spray, chlorination of wells and distribute water treatment chemicals as well as waste and drain clearance exercise in Bauchi metropolis. He said the agency had scaled up campaign to create awareness on preventive tips against the disease in the communities. “We will soon set up a 200-bed capacity treatment centre at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi to augment the…
The UKAid in collaboration with one of Nigeria’s leading a leading commodity trading firm, Silvex International Limited has trained of Rice farmers in Jigawa state. The farmers received climate-smart training on system of rice intensification (SRI), a new approach to rice production that increases crop productivity and reduces methane emissions by at least 22 per cent to a maximum of 64 per cent. The training was part of a tripartite partnership between the Foreign and Common Wealth Development Office (FCDO) of the British government through its intervention on investment promotion under the LINKS Project, the Jigawa state government and a…
Public policy refers to a set of actions selected from among alternatives based on assessment of given conditions to guide and determine successful delivery of a public good. What is important in the choice of any policy is never the good intentions behind the policy but the impact it would have by the delivery of the public good. The key issue in determining policy choices therefore are feasibility, production of intended effects and positive impact in relation to the targeted public good. In Nigeria however, it appears there is very little reflection on what the desired success is and how…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens of Federal Government’s presence in fighting terrorism to the end and ensuring that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are fully returned to continue normal life. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said Buhari gave the assurance during his official visit to Borno on Thursday. Buhari, who was in Maiduguri to appraise the security situation and inaugurate some development projects, commended Gov. Babagana Zulum for resilience and relentless efforts in rebuilding the state. “We will never rest until peace is fully restored and all displaced persons are…
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday that he has withdrawn from the upcoming Wimbledon tournament and the Tokyo Olympics. The 35-year-old announced the decision on social media, explaining that he had decided not to participate at these two competitions. “It’s never an easy decision to take but after listening to my body and discussing it with my team I understand that it is the right decision,” said the player, who missed London 2012 with tendonitis in his knee. “The goal is to prolong my career and continue to do what makes me happy. That is to compete at…