Commissioner Tasks Lecturers On Education Research

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April 21, 2023

Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prince Mmom has urged lecturers at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, to indulge in research that will enhance society and improve life.

The commissioner also advised the school management to utilize the N30m research funding received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for research that would positively impact the country.

Mmom stated this at the opening of the second yearly national conference of the Department of Educational Management, with the theme: ‘Innovating educational management for global competitiveness.’

The commissioner said it is imperative for the university to align itself with the global trend, noting that research rules the world.

He emphasized that in other climes, universities are saddled with coming up with innovations and new ideas that are vital to the growth of society.

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Okechuku Onuchuku said the grant is part of TETFund intervention to public tertiary institutions across the country.

He restated his support to facilitate conferences in the university, enhance its visibility and that of lecturers and encouraged the teaching and non-teaching staff to embark on impactful research that would accelerate growth in the nation.

The vice chancellor stressed that he would continue to offer the right academic and administrative leadership to boost the status of the university and lauded the Faculty of Education for attracting the conference to the institution.

Herdsmen Kill 12 in Nasarawa Communities

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 21, 2023

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No fewer than twelve residents of Tattara Mada, Migini and Angwan Barau communities in the Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have been reportedly killed by herdsmen who invaded the communities and unleashed mayhem.

Houses and properties worth millions of naira belonging to the residents were also razed down during the attack which took place from Sunday night to Thursday.

Our correspondent gathered that the crisis started when a herdsman, allegedly led his cattles to destroy a sugarcane plantation, but was resisted by its owner which led to a fight.

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The herdsman later took the cattles back to his settlement but fell ill and died while taking treatment from his parents.

This, angered the herdsmen who began to launch attack in the communities, leading to the death of twelve people.

A source who lamented about the incident told our correspondent that surviving residents of the communities are currently seeking refuge in other parts of the state for fear of being killed by the herdsmen.

“As I speak to you, 11 corpses are in the mortuary at General Hospital, Garaku. One was also discovered today, and some are no where to be found. This is because when they invaded our village and started shooting sporadically, many people ran helter skelter with bullet wounds,” he added.

Group Educates Children on IT Skills, Career Choice

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Nzubechukwu Anodo

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April 21, 2023

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A social educational project spearheaded by InDrive, BeginIT has empowered 61 children drawn from orphanages, boarding and rural schools with Information Technology (IT) skills.

The program is an initiative that is aimed at providing future career guidance for children from orphanages, boarding and rural schools with IT skills.

In the last two years, 61 children drawn from rural schools in Nigeria have benefited from the innovative education program through access to IT and opportunity to display their new skills on different projects.

Over time, 31 children graduated from the program in 2021 and 30 completed the program in 2022. During the two years, the project held several workshops and other events to instill problem-solving skills and prepare children from orphanages, boarding and rural schools.

BeginIT Social Project Manager, Anna Soldatova said with the enrollment of 45 students this year, students would continue to benefit from the cutting-edge technology and education provided by BeginIT.

She said that every child should have a chance to realise his or her potential regardless of social circumstances.

Begin IT was launched in Nigeria in 2021 to ignite children’s curiosity in intellectual production by providing them with an early advantage for personal development, influencing their career paths, and supporting their initial steps in the IT sector.

To achieve this objective, it partners with STEMCafe, local government and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.

The program is part of In Drive’s community empowerment efforts to challenge injustice globally.

The goal is to develop children’s interest in the sphere of intellectual production, give a head start to personal growth, influence the choice of future profession, and support their beginnings in IT.

Sevilla Punish Nervy Man United To Ease Into Europa Semis

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Emenike Agu

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April 21, 2023

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Europa League kings Sevilla breezed past Manchester United into the semi-finals of their favourite competition as Youssef En Nesyri scored twice in a dominant 3-0 win on Thursday that secured a 5-2 aggregate triumph.

Both En Nesyri’s goals came from mistakes by United goalkeeper David de Gea while trying to play the ball with his feet and it was a listless and error-strewn performance by the English side.

Sevilla were relentless with their high pressing and United, who led the first leg 2-0 before conceding two late goals at Old Trafford, never threatened to get back into the game amid a raucous atmosphere at a sold-out Sanchez Pizjuan stadium.

“I have never seen an atmosphere like this in my entire life,” En Nesyri told Movistar Plus.

“I am very happy for the two goals and for the fans who supported us until the end.

“We have to stay together, with the fans, because that’s how we’ll go far.”

Languishing in the bottom half of LaLiga during a difficult season in which two managers have been fired, Sevilla rediscovered their mojo at Old Trafford to grab a late 2-2 draw.

It took only eight minutes for Sevilla to open the scoring after De Gea delivered a hospital pass to Harry Maguire who was challenged by Erik Lamela and En Nesyri scooped up the loose ball to net from close range.

Sevilla wasted several chances and Lucas Ocampos had a goal ruled out by VAR due to offside in the build-up shortly before halftime.

United manager Erik ten Hag brought on Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw as halftime substitutes but straight after the interval Sevilla defender Loic Bade scored with a towering header from a corner which went in off the crossbar.

En Nesyri wrapped up the win in the 81st minute after United goalkeeper David De Gea failed to deal with a long ball over the top and the Morocco striker finished well to move the Spanish side closer to a record-extending seventh victory in the competition.

“We have to do better, that’s the demand,” Ten Hag told BT Sport.

“We were not composed, not calm. We didn’t beat the press, when you do there are so many spaces behind, and it was obvious at the start how to do it.

“We lost the battles, they had more passion, more desire, more willingness. This was a great opportunity, a great occasion, to win something and we gave it away – we have to blame ourselves. It’s gone, we can’t change it.”

Sevilla will face Juventus in the semi-finals.

United play Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Juventus Draw With Sporting To Book Europa Semi-final Spot

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Emenike Agu

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April 21, 2023

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Europa League – Quarter Final – Second Leg – Sporting CP v Juventus – Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal – April 20, 2023 Juventus’ Danilo celebrates after the match

An early goal by midfielder Adrien Rabiot earned Juventus a 1-1 draw with Sporting in an entertaining Europa League clash on Thursday to win their quarter-final 2-1 on aggregate and set up a semi-final clash with Sevilla.

Juventus, who saw their 15-point deduction in Serie A over the club’s transfer dealings scrapped earlier on Thursday pending a new trial, had earned a 1-0 victory in the first leg with a second-half goal by defender Federico Gatti.

They will meet Sevilla in the semi-finals, with the Italians at home first on May 11 before the return leg in Spain on May 18, after the Spanish side knocked out Manchester United 5-2 on aggregate.

“We suffered, we did good things in the second half at the beginning, but we have to do better when it comes to our chances,” Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

“We knew it would be difficult but we are bringing home a good result.

“I expected Sevilla (in the semi-finals) to be honest. They are a tricky team… They have won so many Europa Leagues so they definitely have an advantage. The signs from the last game (in Manchester) were in their favour, I had that feeling.”

Juventus took an early lead through Rabiot who netted from close range after nine minutes following a corner.

Sporting winger Marcus Edwards equalised from the penalty spot in the 20th minute when he sent Juve keeper Wojciech Szczesny the wrong way with a strike into the middle of the goal after Rabiot was penalised for a tackle on Manuel Ugarte.

The Lisbon side had hit the woodwork moments before.

Sporting came close to taking a surprise lead and levelling the tie in the 35th minute when defender Ousmane Diomande connected with a corner but his header narrowly missed the target.

Roma Score Twice In Extra Time To Book Europa Semi-final Spot

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Emenike Agu

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April 21, 2023

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Europa League – Quarter Final – Second Leg – AS Roma v Feyenoord – Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy – April 20, 2023 AS Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates

Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored in extra time to earn hosts AS Roma a spot in the Europa League semi-finals after defeating Dutch side Feyenoord 4-1 on Thursday for a 4-2 aggregate win.

El Shaarawy converted a cross from Tammy Abraham after 101 minutes and captain Pellegrini, who missed a penalty in last week’s first leg, sealed the win seven minutes later when he slotted in a rebound from an Abraham shot.

Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored in extra time to earn hosts AS Roma a spot in the Europa League semi-finals after defeating Dutch side Feyenoord 4-1 on Thursday for a 4-2 aggregate win.

El Shaarawy converted a cross from Tammy Abraham after 101 minutes and captain Pellegrini, who missed a penalty in last week’s first leg, sealed the win seven minutes later when he slotted in a rebound from an Abraham shot.

After Feyenoord had won the quarter-final first leg 1-0, Roma pushed for the opening goal from the start, missing two great opportunities in the first 10 minutes.

The visitors became more involved in the match, with Roma keeper Rui Patricio forced to deny Sebastian Szymanski from close range.

Immediately after halftime, Roma had an excellent chance when a cross found Pellegrini at the near post but his shot hit the post.

“I have to say that the emotions started before the match. You know you have to win for these people who give everything for us – and, consequently, we have to give everything for them,” Pellegrini said.

On the hour mark, roars of relief erupted around the Stadio Olimpico when Leonardo Spinazzola took advantage of a deflection in the box to poke the ball into the bottom corner.

Federation Cup: Godswill Akpabio Stadium To Host Rivers United, Enyimba Clash

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Emenike Agu

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April 21, 2023

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The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host the potentially-explosive Federation Cup Round of 64 battle between CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finalists Rivers United and two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC on Wednesday, 26 April.

The game comes up on the eve of the ‘Pride of Rivers’ departure to Dar es Salaam for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final fixture, which first leg holds at the same Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.

ALL THE ROUND OF 64 FIXTURES (MEN)

Heartland FC (Imo) vs Jedo FC (Sokoto) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

Bayelsa United (Bayelsa) Vs Essien Ayi FC (Cross River) – Aba – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Ahudiya FC (Abia) Vs Jigawa Golden Stars (Jigawa) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

ABS FC (Kwara) Vs Bendel Insurance FC (Edo) – Lagos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Standard FC (Kaduna) Vs Ekiti United (Ekiti) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

FC Basira (Nasarawa) Vs Sunshine Stars (Ondo) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

EFCC FC (FCT) Vs Katukan Tsafe FC (Zamfara) – Kano – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) Vs Akwa United FC (Akwa Ibom) – UNEC Enugu – 27/04/23 – 4pm

Warri Wolves (Delta) Vs Beyond Limit FC (Ogun) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 4pm

3SC (Oyo) Vs Adamimogo FC (Ondo) – Lagos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Mighty Jets (Plateau) Vs Niger Tornadoes Feeders (Niger) – Kaduna – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Malumfashi FC (Katsina) Vs Gombe United (Gombe) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Osun United (Osun) Vs Katsina United (Katsina) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Bendel Insurance Feeders (Edo) Vs Maikunkele FC (Niger) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Cynosure FC (Ebonyi) Vs Kano Pillars Jnr (Kano) – Lokoja – 27/04/23 – 4pm

Lobi Stars (Benue) Vs FC One Rocket (Akwa Ibom) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 12pm

Jama United (Zamfara) Vs Plateau United (Plateau) – Kano – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Rivers United (Rivers) Vs Enyimba FC (Abia) – Uyo – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Ingas FC (Enugu) Vs Novia FC (Adamawa) – Kaduna – 26/04/23 – 2pm

El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) Vs De Cardinal FC (Rivers) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) Vs Kebbi United (Kebbi) – Minna – 26/04/23 – 4pm

DMD FC (Borno) Vs ABJ FC (Bauchi) – Gombe – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Crusader FC (Bayelsa) – Owerri – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Gateway United (Ogun) Vs Kwara United (Kwara)- Ibadan – 27/04/23 – 2pm

FC Ebedei (Ekiti) Vs Hope of Glory FC (Cross River) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Yobe Desert Stars (Yobe) Vs Igbajo FC (Osun) – Goal Project Abuja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

Adamawa United (Adamawa) Vs Rangers Int’l (Enugu) – Goal Project Abuja – 27/04/23 – 4pm

Ilaji FC (Oyo) Vs Kano Pillars (Kano) – Minna – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Green Berets FC (Kaduna) Vs FR Ebunuja (Imo) – Lokoja – 27/04/23 – 2pm

Ozalla FC (Anambra) Vs Doma United (Gombe) – Goal Project Abuja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

Kogi United Feeders (Kogi) Vs Edel FC (Anambra) – Akure – 26/04/23 – 4pm

Mailantarki FC (FCT) Vs kogi United (Kogi) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 12pm

ALL THE ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES (WOMEN)

Bayelsa Queens (Bayelsa) – Bye

Akwa Angels (Akwa Ibom) Vs Dannaz Ladies (Lagos) – Asaba – 27/04/23 – 4pm

Owo Itan FC (Akwa Ibom) Vs Fortress FC (Edo) – Aba – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Honey Badgers (Benue) Vs Kada FC (Kaduna) – Minna – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Heartland Queens (Imo) Vs Confluence Queens (Kogi) – Asaba – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Lakeside FC (Ogun) Vs Kwara Ladies (Kwara) – Ibadan – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Sunshine Queens (Ondo) Vs Edo Queens (Edo) – Awka – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Maureen Mmadu KFC (Abia) Vs Green Foot (Enugu) – Owerri – 28/04/23 – 4pm

FC Robo (Lagos) Vs Immaculate Queens (Enugu) – Warri – 28/04/23 – 4pm

First Mah FC (Imo) Vs Royal Queens (Delta) – Ekiti – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) Vs Gallant FC (Kaduna) – Jos – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Naija Ratels (FCT) Vs Adamawa Queens (Adamawa) – Bauchi – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Golden Sun FC (Bayelsa) – Uyo – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Osun Babes (Osun) Vs Awka Angels (Anambra) – Abuja – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Ekiti Queens (Ekiti) Vs Moje Queens (Kwara) – Lagos – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Paul E. FC (FCT) Vs Delta Queens (Delta) – Enugu – 28/04/23 – 4pm

Elon Musk’s Spacex Giant Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch From Texas

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Angel Gimalo

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April 20, 2023

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Elon Musk’s ambition to launch the largest rocket ever built into a space has experienced a disastrous outing, crashing into the Gulf of Mexico on its first flight test on Thursday.

Starship,the 400- foot rocket built by his company SpaceX was on experimental plans to take passengers to the moon and Mars.

But the attempted launch exploded just before the rocket could make it into space in what was described as “a rapid unscheduled disassembly”.

Images showed multiple engines were not working on the 33-engine rocket as it climbed from the launch pad,reaching as high as 39kilometer before it tumbled and then exploded four minutes into the flight.Thankfully no human caduality as no one was on board.

This comes after the initial date of the launch (Monday April 17) was postponed due to a pressurization problem.

The company had earlier said any takeoff from the launch pad will be considered as huge success.

Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper In Nasarawa

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 20, 2023

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The Nasarawa State Police command says it has arrested a suspected notorious Kidnapper, Shuaibu Mohammed AKA Chiyawa, who had been involved in several kidnapping cases in the state.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, made the disclosure at the command’s headquarters in Lafia on Thursday while parading 23 other suspects who were arrested for various crimes across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state.

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He commended the police officers attached to the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the command, led by SP Lapshak Lenka, for working tirelessly to arrest the suspected kidnap kingpin.

While reiterating the command’s commitment in eradicating crime in the 13 LGAs, Nansel said the police command will not hesitate to arrest anyone who disturbs the peace of other residents of the state.

While warning all criminal elements to leave Nasarawa State without further delay, DSP Nansel said the Commissioner of Police, CP Maiyaki Baba, had directed that the suspects be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia.

Ekiti Govt. Interviews 1,300 Primary School Teachers

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 20, 2023

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1, 300 candidates out of over 11,000 applicants that had earlier sat for the recruitment examination for teachers in public primary schools in Ekiti State have been shortlisted to participate in the final phase of the employment process.

The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi who made this known in Ado Ekiti during the interview/documentation process for successful candidates, said only applicants that scored 45% and above in the qualifying examination were shortlisted.

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Stressing that the focus was to fill existing vacancies for teachers in the state’s public primary schools, Prof Akinwumi maintained that there was no room for compromise in conducting the exercise to meet global best practices.

He, however, added that special consideration would be given to people living with disabilities among the candidates as well as candidates from communities with hard-to-staff schools, saying that the move would address the difficulty in providing staff for schools in difficult terrains and remote locations.

According to him, a bulk of the successful candidates in the ongoing exercise would be posted to rural communities to ensure the provision of qualified personnel in all schools across the state.

Expressing appreciation to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for approving the Board’s proposal for the recruitment of qualified personnel into the Basic Education sector in the state, he assured that the exercise would be fair and just.

Akinwumi also solicited the continued support of the people on the recruitment exercise, urging those that were not invited to the interview not to be discouraged as the exercise would be a continuous process.

“The present administration in the State understands the plight of the unemployed graduates and will continue to do everything within its powers to reduce the number of people in the labour market”, he assured.