The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. According to a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi on Tuesday left six persons dead and 60 persons injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi sector commander, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday and attributed the accident to high speed. Mr Oyedeji said the accident occurred…
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has removed HRM Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Presiding Judge, Justice Salisu Umar, issued the ruling on Monday, directing Anaje to cease parading himself as the paramount traditional ruler of Ebiraland. The case, numbered HCO/05C/2024, was brought before the court by Dr. Barnabas…