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Over 21,000 School teachers fail primary four exam in Kaduna

Oct 11, 2017 topnews

A test for the primary four class set for about 21,780 teachers in Kaduna State to examine their competence was failed by them. As a result, the Kaduna State Government said it is shopping for 25,000 new teachers to replace those who failed the test as part of its plans to restore dignity and quality to education. Governor Nasir el-Rufai unveiled the planned recruitment when he received a World Bank’s delegation in Kaduna on Monday. “We tested our 33,000 primary schoolteachers, we gave them primary four examination and required that…

Mtn Allegedly Pulls Out Of Project Fame West Africa, After 9 Seasons

Oct 10, 2017Oct 11, 2017 topnews

MTN Nigeria has reportedly discontinued its support for popular talent show, Project Fame West Africa. This is coming after 9 successful seasons of sponsoring the reality show. This development was made known by a source close to the show producers, Ultima Limited — the same company that produced the now-defunct educational show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. According to reports, hints that the telecoms company would be cancelling its support started last year after the successful completion of the 9th season which saw Okiemute Ighorodje emerging as the winner.…

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

Mikel Obi hints at return to Chelsea

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

Mikel Obi hints at return to Chelsea 2017/10/10 16:32:09dailypost.ng Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has hinted at a possible return to Chelsea. Mikel Obi spent ten and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge, before he left for Chinese Super League outfit, Tianjin TEDA, in January this year. Although the 31-year-old insists he is enjoying life in Asia, he has refused to rule out a return to the Blues. “I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye on the pitch to the fans who stood by me for over ten…

Sadio Mane: Liverpool forward out for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Senegal. Mane, 25, was substituted in the 89th minute of a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Cape Verde on Saturday. He is set to miss Premier League games against Manchester United and Tottenham and both Champions League group fixtures against Maribor. Mane has scored three goals in five league appearances so far this season. Senegal, who are top of their World Cup qualifying group, face two crucial…

Why My Father Is Not Aware Of Poor State Of Aso Rock Clinic –Zahra Buhari

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, has explained why her father may not be aware of the deteriorating state of the Aso Villa clinic. Just yesterday, Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari ”flamed” up over the state of the hospital which according to her is shameful. But before then, Zahra had on September 29th called out the permanent secretary of the state house over the poor condition of the hospital. Zahra asked why the hospital lacked basic items such as a syringe even when it has a N3. 2 billion budgetary…

DJ Olu Abiodun’s Family Conducts Autopsy. Releases Statement On His Death

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

Family of Late Davido’s Friend DJ Olu has released an Official statement concerning the death of the 25year old, The Abiodun family in the statement said an Autopsy report is yet to be released, until then the media should let them grieve in silent.. ”The Abiodun family confirms the tragic and regrettable demise of our beloved son, Olugbemiga. We know there are many questions as to how or why such tragedy would happen to such great individual but still, God is in control. The past few days have been most…

Female corps member kidnapped in Nasarawa regains freedom

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

Blessing Nwapa, the kidnapped Batch A Stream 1 female youth corps member who was recently abducted has been released and this was confirmed by the National Youth Service Corps coordinator in Nasarawa State. The NYSC Coordinator in the State, Hajiya Zainab Isah, confirmed the release of the corps member in Lafia on Tuesday. Isah said that Nwapa from Abia State, who was kidnapped on Friday, Oct. 6, in Udege Mbeki community of Kokona Local Government Area was released on Sunday. “She was kidnapped on Friday on her way from the…

Lagos City Marathon: Access Bank gets First IAAF Bronze Label in West Africa

Oct 10, 2017 topnews

The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Road Race Bronze Label to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon makes the Lagos marathon the first full marathon in West Africa to get an IAAF label. The IAAF accreditation which was announced last week ahead of the 3rd edition of the marathon in February 2018, was the outcome of a successful measurement and certification of the marathon course in line with the Federation’s technical standards. This is a landmark achievement for the city of Lagos and Nigeria at large as it marks the…

UNILAG Denies Rusticating Student For Dancing

Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017 topnews

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has denied rusticating one of its students for dancing. This is according to its spokesman, Toyin Adebule. A video was circulated online showing a student dancing with the statue of the late UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Sofoluwe, this then prompted some social media users to allege that she had been rusticated for 4 semesters over that. The student who appeared in the video is said to be a law student. It is claimed that the video was taken about two months ago…