The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has criticized the proposed 12-4 education model in Nigeria, calling it a “misplaced priority” and “symptomatic of policy inconsistency.” In a press statement signed by the Executive Director CHRICED Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. CHRICED Condemns FG’s Unlawful Charges Detention of Minors CHRICED argued that the Nigerian education system requires a comprehensive overhaul, rather than just tweaking the duration of basic and tertiary education. The organization highlighted several pressing challenges facing the education sector, including: Decline in educational standards,outdated curriculum,Inadequate funding,corruption and mismanagement as well as high number of out-of-school children.…
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Kabiru Haruna There are few people whose careers seamlessly blend politics, academia, and personal integrity, but Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule is one of them. His recent promotion to Associate Professor is not just a milestone—it’s a recognition of years of hard work, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to excellence. CITAD Commemorates World Creativity Innovation Women In ICT For those who know him, Dr. Sule is more than just an academic or a political figure; he is a mentor, a leader, and an inspiration. His years of service as the Director of Press under Governor Ibrahim Shekarau earned him a reputation…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. CSOs Celebrate Appointment of Waiya, Ma’aji as Commissioners According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals. Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of…
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has described the the progress of the Renewed Hope Housing Project in Damaturu, Yobe State as fair. During his visit to the site on Saturday, Minister Ata expressed satisfaction with some of the building performance, roads, drainages water and electricity. ATA Assumes Duty As State Minister Housing Urban Development He called on some of contractors building some parts of the Renewed hope estate to improve as most of the houses are on DVC level. Minister Ata commended the contractors for their hard work and dedication, noting that…
Muhammad Salisu Kano State is taking significant steps to eradicate polio, with local government chairmen and district heads from all 44 local LGAs undergoing a two-day training workshop. The workshop, organized by the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board and supported by UNICEF, aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent the spread of polio. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment to Polio Eradication The training focuses on sustaining gains in polio eradication, routine immunization, and other primary healthcare services. It also addresses immunization, polio eradication, and zero-dose issues affecting the state. Kano State Gov’t Reiterates Commitment…
Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa State has expressed its readiness to strengthen its collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in key agricultural sectors. Technical advisor to the JIgawa state Governor on Agriculture, Dr Saifullahi Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. Sasakawa, Jigawa Sign Agric Value Addition Agreement He explained that this follows a high-level engagement between Governor Umar Namadi, FCA, and AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan. Governor Namadi, who attended Dr. Adesina’s 65th birthday celebration, took the opportunity to engage in discussions aimed at advancing Jigawa State’s agricultural agenda. Community Applauds CODARAN For Setting Up Milk…
Adamu Yusuf Women in Dan-ja Local Government Area are calling on the Katsina State Government to fix the Tsangamawa road in Babban Rafi due to the frequent loss of pregnant women and their babies. They made the appeal during an emergency meeting convened by the stakeholders to discuss the long-standing issue of the Tsangamawa road, which has been a major challenge for the community. Minister Expresses Satisfaction with Progress of Renewed Hope In Katsina The Tsangamawa road in Babban Rafi, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, had caused the deaths of pregnant women and their newborns, especially during the…
Dr. Maryam Nasir Aliyu, a pioneering female medical anatomist from Kano, has led a team of researchers at Northwest University Kano to a historic discovery – the identification of a previously unrecognized muscle head within the quadriceps group. The newly discovered muscle, termed the Tensor Vastus Intermedius (TVI), was validated through a comprehensive cadaveric study supported by a TETFund Institution-Based Research (IBR) Grant A Breakthrough with Far-Reaching Implications This significant discovery challenges the traditional understanding of the quadriceps muscle group, suggesting that it may be more accurately described as a “pentaceps” muscle. The implications of this finding could have far-reaching…
Ado Salisu Gombe, Nigeria – Following his impressive performance at the Gombe State Inter-secondary Schools Athletics Championships, 16-year-old Abdullahi A. Abubakar has expressed his ambition to become an Olympic medalist. Abubakar, a student of Government Science Technical College, won six medals and was crowned the fastest in the 100m boys final. GDSS Bolari East Honors Athletes for Medals Won He received cash rewards for his outstanding performance and has now set his sights on the ultimate prize in athletics. “I want to become an Olympic medalist,” Abubakar said. “I have the qualities, but I need competition to improve myself. I…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) is gearing up for a series of exciting sports competitions for secondary schools nationwide. Starting from February 10, invited schools from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will converge in Lagos for swimming and chess championships . Enugu, Kano Shines As NSSF Selects 26 for U15 Match Against Ghana The swimming competition will take place at the National Stadium swimming pool in Surulere, Lagos, on February 13-14, 2025. Students will compete in various categories, including under-18 and under-15 boys and girls, in events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and…