The Nigeria Police Force has announced that training for the latest batch of constable recruits will commence on Saturday. This marks a significant step in the Force’s ongoing efforts to bolster its ranks with newly trained officers who are prepared to address the security challenges facing the nation. The training, which is scheduled to take place at various police colleges and training facilities across the country, will equip the recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively carry out their duties as law enforcement officers. This includes physical training, weapons handling, criminal investigation techniques, and community policing strategies. This…
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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has described the recent hunger protests in northern Nigeria as a crucial wake-up call for governors in the region. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Governor Sule emphasized that the protests reflect the urgent need for leaders to address the escalating food insecurity and economic hardships facing their constituents. The governor acknowledged that the protests serve as a clear indication of the growing frustration among the populace due to the high cost of living and scarcity of essential commodities. He urged his fellow governors in the North to take proactive measures…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated an investigation into the mysterious death of an unidentified crossdresser whose body was discovered along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway in Abuja. The discovery of the body has raised concerns and prompted swift action from the authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death. According to the FCT Police spokesperson, an investigation is currently underway to establish the identity of the deceased, as well as the events leading up to the incident. The police have called on the public to provide any information that might assist in the investigation, urging anyone with…
The Oke Ogun region in northern Oyo State is celebrating the recent appointments of two of its distinguished sons to high-ranking academic positions. Professor Adepoju Tunde Joseph Ogunkunle has been named Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Development) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, while Professor Temidayo Olusade Ogundiran has been appointed as the Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Professor Ogunkunle, who hails from Tede, the headquarters of ATISBO Local Government, has had an illustrious academic and administrative career. He began his education at the Roman Catholic Mission Primary School in Tede, progressing through Community High…
The Ibarapa APC Initiative has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Sunday Adepoju on his recent appointment as a Board Member of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in statement signed by the group’s Chairman, Engr Wale Adeoye, and Secretary, Hon. (Alhaja) Ramota Okemakinde. The statement said that Adepoju’s appointment was a recognition of his exemplary track record in public service and invaluable contributions to the APC’s success in the recent general elections. “This appointment is not just a reward for your remarkable performance in past public offices but also a testament…
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has issued an urgent advisory instructing all female staff and students on the Ikole campus to remain indoors from August 7th to 9th, 2024, due to the Oro festival scheduled to take place in the Ikole-Ekiti community. The directive comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of female members of the university during the traditional festival, which is typically marked by certain restrictions, particularly on the movement of women. The university’s administration has emphasized the importance of adhering to this directive to avoid any potential risks associated with the festival, which is deeply…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited former Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, at his Ondo Street residence in Ibadan North Local Government Area on Wednesday evening. The visit centered on the upcoming presentation of a ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Ladoja. High Chief Ladoja recently announced on Fresh FM 105.9 that he would accept the crown, emphasizing that this would not change the Olubadan’s status as the sole recognized monarch of Ibadanland. Sources indicated that Governor Makinde and High Chief Ladoja discussed the development of Ibadanland and Oyo State during their closed-door meeting. The…
The University of Ibadan has announced the appointment of Professor Temidayo Olusade Ogundiran as the new Provost of the College of Medicine, effective from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2028. This appointment, approved by the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the University Governing Council, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s leadership. Early Life and Education:Professor Ogundiran was born on February 23, 1960, in Iseyin, Oyo State, to the family of Mr. Jacob Ogundiran and Mrs. Sarah Adegbenjo Adebisi. He completed his primary education at Baptist Primary School, Koso, Iseyin, and his secondary education at Iseyin District Grammar School. He…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reported that Mr. Okun Christopher, the Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, and his driver, Mr. Daniel Effiong Asibong, have been declared missing. The announcement was made by Eddy Megwa, Director of the Press and Public Relations Department, during a press briefing in Abuja. According to Megwa, the two officials were on an official assignment on Monday, July 29, 2024, when they were abducted while traveling between Delta and Akwa Ibom States. Efforts to locate them have so far been unsuccessful, causing great concern among their families and colleagues. The NYSC has been actively communicating…
As Archimedes, the great Greek scholar, stepped into his bathtub, he noticed a rise in the water level. It then occurred to him that the volume of water displaced must be equal to the volume of the part of his body he had submerged in the water. It also dawned on him that the volume of irregular objects could be measured with precision. This was hitherto an intractable problem. Realizing what he had discovered, Archimedes leaped out of his tub, forgetting to cover his body, and ran through the streets of Syracuse shouting “Eureka!” I have found it! Because of…