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History was again made in Kaduna on Monday as the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education, empowered a myriad of adult learners with an array pf starter packs to establish their own businesses. The epochal event, which was held in Kaduna, was organized by the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir said that the graduands were drawn from across the North-West region. Prof. Maitafsir said that the invaluable gesture was extended to the graduates under the second phase of the…

OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS, JALINGO The Bishop of the Global Methodist Church, Nigeria (GMCN) Episcopal area, His Lordship Most Rev. John Pena Auta has said that the acceptance of homosexuality and LGBTQ practice by the United Methodist Church (UMC) was the  reason why some members of the Church defected to the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN). The clergy said homosexuality practice was never scriptural. He spoke during an interactive session and dinner with members and stakeholders of GMCN at Campview Event Centre in Jalingo the Taraba State capital. According to the man of God, GMCN members were full members of the United…

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 edition of World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised serious concerns over a deepening crisis in the education sector, highlighting a staggering shortage of nearly 200,000 qualified teachers across the country. Speaking during the national celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Sunday, the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, said data from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) shows that Nigeria is facing a shortfall of 194,876 teachers in public primary schools alone. Amba described the situation as alarming, warning that the…

By Becky Maina  The grounds of Federal Government College, Azare (FGCA) came alive last weekend as members of the Class of 1994 returned to their alma mater for a reunion that was as emotional as it was inspiring. After 31 years apart, the old students gathered under the theme “Greater Together” to reconnect, reflect on their journey, and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the institution that shaped their lives. *A Homecoming of Hearts* From the moment they walked through the gates, laughter and nostalgia filled the air. Many paused to take in familiar sights the classrooms, hostels, and assembly grounds…

The ongoing internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated further on Sunday as an aide to the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, accused the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, of deliberately misrepresenting the role of the Secretary in a bid to mislead the public and sow division within the party. The statement comes in response to remarks reportedly made by Ologunagba, suggesting that the National Secretary’s role was limited to administrative tasks such as managing diesel supplies and assigning parking spaces at the party secretariat. Describing the comments as “mischievous and misleading,” Anyanwu’s aide criticized Ologunagba for…

The Coalition of All ADC Youth and Women Organizations in Adamawa State has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to prioritize the inclusion of young people and women in its leadership and decision-making structures, declaring that such representation should be seen as a right, not a privilege. The demand was made in a communiqué released on Saturday after a strategic meeting held in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Presenting the statement, the coalition’s chairman, Mohammed All Scams, stressed the need for fair and inclusive representation across all levels of the party. “Young people make up about 70% of Nigeria’s population,…

The Youth Coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has demanded the immediate dissolution of the party’s executive committee led by Comrade Shehu Yohanna. At a press conference held at the NUJ Press Center in Yola, Mallam Mohammed Alhaji Adamu, Chairman of the ADC Youth Coalition, appealed to the party’s national leadership to intervene and dissolve the current state executive. He said this step is crucial to ensure smoother and faster progress within the party. Alhaji Adamu accused the current leadership of being mired in internal crises and claimed that the political aspirations of Alhaji Mustapha Arabi…

 In a significant move aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery, the Federal Government on Saturday handed over a consignment of reproductive health equipment and essential medical commodities to the Gombe State Government. The handover ceremony, held in Gombe, was presided over by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. He described the intervention as part of a nationwide initiative to enhance healthcare services at the grassroots level, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable populations. “You have done a lot to expand access to primary healthcare,” Pate told the state officials, “but as part of the…

Two U.S.-based advocacy organizations, Advocates for Victims of Injustice and Discrimination and Ambassadors for Self-Determination, have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, condemning his comparison of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with the extremist group Boko Haram. In a joint statement released to the media, the groups described the President’s remarks as “highly prejudicial,” particularly given the ongoing legal proceedings involving IPOB and its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu’s case is still before the Supreme Court, while he also faces charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The statement argued that equating IPOB a self-determination group that claims to be…

In a strategic move to address the rising challenge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, the Edo State Government (EDSG) has inaugurated the State and Local Government Drug Control Committee. The official inauguration ceremony was held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City. Speaking at the event, governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, said the initiative was part of the state’s commitment to the National Drug Control Master Plan. He emphasized the urgent need to tackle the drug menace, describing the establishment of the Committee as a crucial step in…