Author: David Great

Nigerian teachers are being encouraged to apply for the ninth edition of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize, an initiative organized in collaboration with UNESCO and GEMS Education. With a prize of $1 million, the award recognizes educators who have made an extraordinary impact on their students and communities, celebrating their dedication and innovation. Sister Zeph, winner of the previous Global Teacher Prize, highlighted the vital role of teachers in shaping futures and urged Nigerian educators to take part. “Throughout Nigeria, inspiring teachers have dedicated their lives to empowering their students and helping them reach their full potential. This is…

The highly anticipated ThrivePath Conference is set to take place this Thursday, drawing widespread interest for its focus on addressing public health challenges within Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. This year’s event promises a rich lineup of discussions aimed at reshaping health strategies and fostering inclusivity. Participants can join the conference virtually via Zoom using Meeting ID: 367 075 7061 and passcode: “Thrive.” Registration is still open at this link. The keynote address, “Social Determinants as Key Drivers to Well-being: A Systematic Approach for BME Communities,” will examine the profound impact of social factors—such as housing, education, and income—on…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is rarely one to point the finger at his players and, despite a calamitous 3-3 draw at home to Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday after they threw away a three-goal lead, the Spaniard stuck by his team again. City find themselves in uncharted territory, now mired in a six-game slump after they arrived at the Etihad Stadium for Tuesday’s match on the heels of five straight losses, including a 4-0 rout by Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. It was another miserable night as defensive blunders saw Feyenoord strike three times inside 15 minutes and…

Immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello may be arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, today, Wednesday, November 27. Bello, who was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency in April over an alleged N110bn fraud, was finally grilled after all efforts to have him arrested and stand trial proved abortive. The former governor on Tuesday submitted himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in company of his lawyers. Immediately after he turned himself in, the anti-graft agency held on to him for some clarifications and preparatory for his arraignment. He is to…

Federal pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme have written to the coordinating Minister of Finance and National Economy, Wale Edun, on the need for the government to release the accrued gratuities owed pensioners from March 2023 to November 2024. The pensioners, who had earlier staged a peaceful rally at the Ministry of Finance on November 12, 2024, expressed appreciation for the minister’s “mature and civilised“ handling of their grievances. However, they lamented that despite promises, their pensions remained unpaid. The pensioners are demanding the immediate release of the outstanding 21 months of accrued rights to retired public workers from March…

Sporting CP’s first game since the departure of manager Ruben Amorim ended in disaster, as Arsenal delivered a dominant 5-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), snapping Sporting’s nine-match winning streak at the Estadio José Alvalade. The Gunners asserted control early, taking the lead within seven minutes when Gabriel Martinelli finished off a precise Jurriën Timber cross after a fluid passing sequence. Arsenal doubled their advantage midway through the first half as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz combined in a quick move, with Havertz eventually slotting the ball past Franco Israel. Sporting’s best chance of the opening period came…

A boat accident along Bennet Island River in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has claimed five lives, leaving one person missing. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred on Monday night, while providing updates on Tuesday. According to the police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, six passengers sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention, while 19 others were rescued. “Five found dead, six persons injured and still receiving treatment, 19 persons rescued, one still missing,” Edafe disclosed. Militant group bombs pipeline in Delta Emergency response teams, including the police, continue to search for…

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that three soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai were killed while troops were repelling an attack launched by Boko Haram terrorists in the Kukawa Local Government area of Borno State, on Monday. A statement from the headquarters on Tuesday, however, said while mourning those who paid the supreme price, the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, commended the troops for their courage, as he also urged them to sustain the momentum. According to the statement, several items were recovered from the terrorists who launched an attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces…

Four prominent Nigerian cultural icons – music legend Innocent Idibia (2Baba), social media influencer Waris Akinwande (Ola of Lagos), northern musician Dauda Kahutu (Rarara), and comedian Bright Okpocha (Basketmouth) – are embarking on a knowledge-sharing trip to India to explore the potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Organized by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative the trip aims to showcase how India, a global leader in CNG adoption, has successfully integrated the cleaner energy source into transportation, household, and industrial systems. In a statement released on Monday, PCNGI emphasized that the initiative is part of its efforts to promote transparency…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism over Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which recorded a 3.46% growth. The figure represents an improvement from the 3.19% growth rate recorded in the second quarter, signaling steady progress in the nation’s economic recovery. The President described the development as a testament to his administration’s economic reforms and reassured Nigerians of his commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. “I am excited by the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics that our economy…