The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has announced an extension of the deadline for undergraduate registration for the 2021/2022 session by an additional thirty (30) days. The new closing date for undergraduate program registration is now September 9, 2023, according to a statement posted on the university’s official website. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that The decision to extend the registration period comes in the wake of a public outcry over the recent increase in the university’s registration fees for students. The fees were reportedly raised from a range of N37,000 to N44,000 to higher rates of N97,000 to N140,000.…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate the standby force, in a possible confrontation against the Niger Junta. President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, made the declaration while reading the resolution taken at the Extraordinary meeting on the Niger coup in Abuja on Thursday. ECOWAS said all efforts to dialogue with Niger junta have been rejected by coup leaders. The ECOWAS leaders also condemned the continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members. “The Authority having considered the memorandum presented by the President of the ECOWAS…
Professor Kanu Nkanginieme, a Professor of Paediatrics from the University of Port Harcourt, says Nigeria ranks fourth in the world’s population of medical doctors. Nkanginieme stated this in his paper presentation at the Theophilus Oladipo-Ogunlesi Memorial Lecture 2023, organised at the 17th Annual Scientific Conference and All Fellows’ Congress (ASCAF), on Thursday in Ilorin. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the association is a body of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. His paper presentation was entitled: “Paradigm Shifts in 21st Century Nigerian Medical Education”. The Consultant Paediatrician observed that despite the ranking of medical professionals that the country produces,…
A total of 54,171 inmates out of the 79,076 inmates in correctional centres nationwide as at July 31, are awaiting-trial persons. Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Haliru Nababa gave the figure on Thursday in Abuja at an international conference on prisoners’ justice. The conference held to commemorate the 2023 International Prisoners Justice Day. Nababa was represented at the conference by the Deputy Controller-General, Finance and Accounts Department of the NCoS, Mr Abdulai Magaji. “As at July 31, no fewer than 54,171 inmates, representing 69 per cent of the 79,076 inmates are awaiting-trial persons, while 24,905 inmates, representing…
Currently, eleven of the sixteen Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government are engaged in a closed-door session during an extraordinary meeting convened to address the recent military coup in Niger Republic. The summit, taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focuses on assessing the unfolding situation in neighboring Niger Republic. The central agenda involves determining the next steps following the resolutions and ultimatum issued to the Nigerien junta, which ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Recall that two weeks ago, the ECOWAS Heads of State had instructed the military junta in Niger to…
The renowned Mavin Records Label has proudly announced the signing of a new artist who goes by the stage name Lifesize Teddy. The label’s CEO, Don Jazzy, took to [X], formerly known as Twitter, to make the official announcement on Wednesday. He wrote, “Unveiling a new artist is a reminder of how an artist have let themselves go through the laid down process of the Mavin academy, the testament of our faith in them and the coming together of our hardwork. “With the power vested in me by the Supreme Mavin Dynasty It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Mavin’s…
The lifeless body of the yet-to-be-identified man, who plunged into the lagoon near the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge in Lagos State, has been recovered. Amodu Shakiru, the Head of Public Education at the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, affirmed this development on Thursday. In a brief statement directed to The Punch, he said, “Body from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge recovered dead. Details soon, please.” GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the man jumped into the lagoon around 2.43pm, on Tuesday. Emergency response teams promptly commenced a search to recover the individual from the water and police sealed off the area for investigation.
Ecuardor presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated on Wednesday during a campaign gathering, as authorities informed. According to local media reports, a volley of approximately 30 gunshots rang out during the campaiging event held in the northern part of Quito, the capital. A video circulated on social media showed Villavicencio entering a vehicle following the occasion, only for the unsettling sound of gunfire and cries to punctuate the scene. The outgoing Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso confirmed on Wednesday the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, and announced that a meeting of the country’s security cabinet would be held within minutes.…
The Premier League may have to scrap its mid-season break due to the overcrowding of the football calendar. The change could come into effect in 2024/2025 season with FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup set to take place in the summer of 2025. The Premier League introduced the break – which this season will take the form of a structured two-week period in January – in 2018 in a bid to ease the workload on players. The chief executive Richard Masters admits it is under discussion as it could become unworkable. “It is one of the things we are discussing…
The Nigerian Naira has hit a new low of N910/$ at the parallel market yesterday, causing a sense of panic among traders and investors, GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports. The local currency’s plunge below the N900/$ psychological threshold has sparked fresh worries that its downward trajectory is far from reaching a bottom, leading to speculation that it might even reach the N1000/$ mark in the upcoming weeks. Just a few weeks ago, the Naira was holding relatively steady at around N750/$ in the unofficial market, even as concerns about significant market arbitrage persisted. However, sentiments took a sharp turn in the…
In the intricate tapestry of human interactions, trust is the cornerstone upon which societies are built, nations flourish, and progress thrives. It is a beacon that guides our collective endeavours, shaping the dynamics of national unity and development. In our country Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and history, trust has played a pivotal role in the past. It possesses the potential to pave the way for a brighter future. As we navigate the complex landscape of the present world, it becomes evident that the implications of eroding trust are profound and far-reaching. The lack of trust casts shadows of…
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Mohammed, has said that he held talks with the military leaders who orchestrated the recent coup in Niger. This disclosed this after his visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, during which he briefed Tinubu on his mediation efforts to address the political crisis in the neighboring nation. Sanusi’s engagement with the coup leaders follows unsuccessful attempts by representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, and a high-ranking US diplomat to resolve the crisis. Emphasizing that the crisis requires more than government intervention, Sanusi stated, “This is the time…
As everyone knows, the nomination of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is not coming by surprise because he is one of the party’s sons who dedicated himself to the development of the APC. A seasoned administrator and political leader per excellence who torches many other lives positively during his eight years as the Governor of one of the most populous states. Read Also: Ganduje to Chair First NWC Meeting as APC National Chairman Tuesday His choice by the party top leadership was based on competency, wealth of experience and leadership ability that he exhibited all these qualities for decades, for him…
Two hundred women in Sokoto State are to benefit from the French Government and Neem Foundation’s 100,000 Euro (N84m) entrepreneurship training project. French Deputy Ambassador in Nigeria, Mr Olivier Chatelais, disclosed this at the launch of the programme on Wednesday in Abuja. The project is tagged “Vocational training and entrepreneurship: Empowering women survivors in Sokoto State’’. Chatelais said the project would be executed in collaboration with Neem foundation, an NGO. According to him, it is to provide empowerment and psychological support to women in the state, who were victims of violence in the North West and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). READ…
A momentary lapse in caution led to an unexpected revelation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sparking outrage and public criticism. Caught on live camera, Akpabio accidentally disclosed that money had been sent to his fellow senators to “enjoy their holiday.” “As soon as Senator Umahi takes his oath of office, we shall rearrange the office of the leadership.” “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the Clerk of the National Assembly,” he said. Realising what was at stake, a senator rushed to him to make him…
Today, Japan is commemorating the 78th anniversary of the devastating atomic bombing of Nagasaki with a direct message to all nuclear-armed nations to take bold steps towards nuclear disarmament. The tragic events, which occured in August 9, 1945, remain etched in history as the day the city of Nagasaki in Japan became the target of life-wrecking bombing. Background: Reason and Justification for the Bombing The bombing of Nagasaki, like the bombing of Hiroshima, was carried out with the aim of ending World War II quickly. Following the end of the fighting in Europe on 7 May 1945, the Allies told…
Japan on Wednesday commemorated the victims of the atomic bombing on the city of Nagasaki 78 years ago with an appeal to nuclear-armed states. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki said nuclear-armed nations should “show courage’’ and move away from the idea of nuclear deterrence. The mayor’s statement came during a memorial ceremony that was significantly reduced in size due to a typhoon. Due to the storm, guests from home and abroad, including Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, could not attend the ceremony in person. For the first time since 1963, the commemoration was not held in the Peace Park, but in…
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the State Government to establish a technical College of Education in Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public interest by Mr Abdullahi Yahaya (APC-Gezawa) during Tuesday’s plenary in Kano. Presenting the motion, Yahaya said that the college would help in the development of technical education in the state. The lawmaker said that the college would also help to boost economic activities in the area as well as provide jobs for the teaming youths. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila, Committee Not…
The recent happenings in Africa have been the talk of many mouths in the entire global space. Coup in Niger Republic, attempted coup in Sierre Leone and ECOWAS efforts to restore what was stolen. Nigeria is heading this mission and the Niger juntas are in no way giving in. Will it get bloody? Only time shall tell. The continent has become a soft spot where military stand at will to uproot democratically elected governments from power. And to some extent, you can not blame them. According to reports, the July 26, 2023 coup in Niger Republic stands as the 7th…
A Texas woman was attacked by a hawk and a snake at the same time after the bird – which eats snakes – accidentally dropped the wriggling serpent on her. Peggy Jones, 64, was mowing her lawn last month when a passing hawk dropped a snake on her before swooping down to angrily try to reclaim its meal. The snake wrapped itself around her arm and began striking her face as the bird sunk its talons deep into her flesh. The terrifying ordeal left her with cuts and bruising to her arm and face. The bizarre incident took place on…