South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill to ban the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms nationwide, amid growing concerns about the effect of social media on young people.
Month: August 2025
Okigwe Killings Represent Governance Failure – Ihedioha
A former governor of Imo State, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has condemned the killing of five people in Ezinachi community, Okigwe local government area, describing the tragedy as another damning proof of the government’s failure to protect life and property. Commenting on the gruesome murder of one Emeka Ezeagwula, his wife Blessing, Mr Ejike Otuonye, Mr […]
Nigeria’ll Rise On Tech, Food Security — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security in alignment with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians residing in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. […]
Oyo APC Tasks INEC On Hitch-free Voter Registration Exercise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deploy every machinery in its disposal to guarantee the success of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the country. LEADERSHIP reports that INEC commenced online pre-registration for the CVR on August 18 while the in-person registration started […]
Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence operations
Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in the country over a report alleging that people connected to Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Security Agents Arrest 2 Suspected Vandals In Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a joint operation with the troops of the Nigerian Army, have arrested two persons accused of vandalising a transformer and other electricity infrastructure in the state. Disclosing this to Journalists on Wednesday at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, […]
NECO Denounces Fake Recruitment Notice
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed an online publication claiming that it was conducting a recruitment exercise, describing it as fake and the handiwork of fraudsters. In a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Council’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, NECO urged the public to disregard the purported announcement. […]
Crystal Palace Approach Man City For Akanji
Crystal Palace have made an inquiry regarding the availability of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji. Although no official bid has been submitted, sources have informed BBC Sport that Palace are keen on the Swiss international. It is believed that City would demand around £15 million for Akanji, who has yet to feature in either of […]
Kwara Varsity Lecturers Stage Peaceful Protest, Demand Payment Of EAA, Others
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) branch, have joined other branches of the union nationwide in demanding for the implementation of the 2009 agreement reached with ASUU by the federal government. They specifically urged the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to pay their nine years earned academic […]
Crystal Palace Agree £26m Deal For Villarreal Winger Pino
Crystal Palace have agreed in principle to a deal worth £26million with Villarreal for Spain winger Yeremy Pino. The 22-year-old is believed to be open to a move to Selhurst Park and is expected to complete a medical in the coming days. Pino has a £69million release clause, but with less than two years left […]