The Delta State Government has ordered the closure of 662 private schools operating illegally in the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Asaba, the state capital, on Saturday that the closure would take effect on July 8. Muoboghare said some of the affected schools were not registered, adding that some were operating in the environments not conducive for academic activities. He said: “Some of the schools are located in horrible, unsanitary areas, while some are sharing accommodation with barbing salons, churches and all kinds of businesses. “There…
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With no fewer than 1.8 million young Nigerians joining the labour market each year, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is growing grey hair. Inspecting Omatek Nigeria Plc’s ultra-modern Information and Communications Technology factory in Lagos, the Minister also confessed that President Goodluck Jonathan is as well having sleepless nights over growing unemployment rate in the country. The 1.8 million figures she quoted are from the National Bureau of Statistics. She however, hastened to add that government was not folding its arms, saying there is ongoing transformation of critical sectors that could…
Pastor William Kumuyi offered to resign as General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church following the controversy that trailed the wedding of his second son, John. John Kumuyi and his wife, Love had engaged in acts, which negated the church’s tradition during their wedding held in Jamaica on June 15, 2013. Love, who is a daughter of the National Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, Jamaica, Pastor Augustine Odih, was dressed in a fitted stylish wedding gown with transparent short sleeves. She also wore makeup, jewelry and carried a bouquet of flowers. The couple cruised in a limousine…
With around 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce, it’s important to take a look at the marriage mistakes that can lead to divorce. While researching this subject for my book, Secrets of Happy Couples, I asked happy couples what their “non-negotiables” in marriage are. One hundred couples responded about the dealbreakers in their marriages. Here is what I learned: 1. Cheating: Many respondents said that if their partner cheated on them, they would end the relationship. Although not every couple felt this way. Some respondents indicated a willingness to work through infidelity; however,…
By Rob CowlingBBC Religion When the Premier League started in 1992, it included just one footballer known to be Muslim, Tottenham’s Spanish midfielder Nayim. England’s top division now features 40 Muslim players and they are having a significant effect on the culture of the game. On 5 February, 2012, Newcastle United played Aston Villa at St James’ Park and one moment symbolised the impact Muslim players were having on the Premier League. After 30 minutes, Demba Ba scored for the home side. He raced to the corner flag and was joined by Senegalese compatriot Papiss Cisse. The two devout…
London (CNN) — The attention into the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 is now shifting to two areas. One, why did the incident happen? They will be looking at things like instrument landing systems, the glide slope, the approach of the Boeing 777, the way the pilot flew the aircraft and other key aspects. Secondly, they will be looking at the onboard training to get the passengers off as fast as they can. Video from passengers after the crash landing show slides deployed and people exiting well before fire really took hold of the aircraft. Asiana have confirmed…
Police say at least one person has died after a driverless train carrying light crude oil exploded in the Canadian town of Lac-Megantic. The blast sent a fireball and black smoke into the air, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people. Dozens of buildings were destroyed in the town, about 250km (155 miles) east of Montreal. The train’s cars reportedly uncoupled from a parked engine and derailed early on Saturday. Rail company spokesman Christophe Journet said the train had been immobilised in a neighbouring village before a scheduled crew change, but for an unknown reason had then started rolling downhill…
From Sam Ade, Abuja: Ahead of FIFA Under-17 World Cup billed for the United Arab Emirates, the head coach of the National Under-17 team, Manu Garba will commence screening of new players in Abuja next week. The invited players have been asked to report at the NFF/FIFA GOAL Project Site in Abuja on Sunday. Manu disclosed that the players would undergo the mandatory Magnetic Image Resonance (MRI) Test to ascertain their true age. He said, “It is important that we have a look at some new players for some specific positions because what…
From Sam Ade, Abuja: The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Gbenga Elegbeleye has commended Governor Ramalan Yero for hosting the first leg of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) against Cote D’Ivoire which the Super Eagles won by 4-1. While also thanking the fans fro boosting the morale of the players to victory, the DG who was the special guest at the match, urged the players to brace up for the second leg so asto secure away win. “I am happy that Kaduna is back to host matches of this magnitude. I am…
President Goodluck Jonathan and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika at the 2013 Army Day celebration at Eagles Square, Abuja.