-as mgt shuts down ICT Centre, 20 computer sets missing By Shadrach Okon Barely eight months after Governor Umo Eno commissioned Christ The King Model Primary School Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, the acclaimed world class model school project which is strategically located close to the seat of power in Akwa Ibom State has been marred with shady deals our investigation has revealed. The Guide reporter who visited Christ The King Model Primary School last Monday 27 January, to ascertain the state of the facility discovered that the school’s ICT Centre was no longer functioning in the school. The ICT Centre…
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The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that the controversial tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly will be passed into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The bills have received huge backlash, especially from those who labelled it as anti-north. The NASS is expected to resume deliberations on the bills after suspension of actions on it last year. President Bola Tinubu asked the National Assembly to consider and pass four tax reform bills, however, have received the backing of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). Speaking at the…
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has called on journalists across the country to take a firm stand against the spread of fake news, describing it as a threat to the democratic process and a major factor eroding public trust in the media. Comrade Olawande made this statement in Abuja during a courtesy visit by representatives of the Female Journalists Network to his office. In his address, the minister stated: “Your professional bodies have a crucial role to play in curbing the menace of fake news, which poses a serious threat to our democratic process. If urgent steps…
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has admitted that his divorce from Melinda French Gates after 27 years of marriage is his biggest regret in life. Speaking in an interview with The Times of London on Saturday, the tech mogul reflected on the challenges of their separation, describing it as a “miserable” period. Gates, 69, who tied the knot with Melinda on New Year’s Day in 1994, revealed that their decision to part ways in 2021 was deeply painful. “The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at least two years,” he said, adding that the split stands…
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities initiative to address the housing needs of medical workers nationwide. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this announcement in a statement on Friday, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Salisu Haiba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Renewed Hope Medic Cities project is designed to provide decent and affordable housing for the country’s medical workers. Mr Dangiwa, during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of…
Stakeholders in the palm oil industry and consumers have expressed concern over the alleged circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across the country. Investigations showed that this practice, though not new in the country has become a common place in the last few months, due to the current economic downturn, as many Nigerians seek cheap alternatives to what they consume. Reports have it that the producers and some dealers have formed the habit of diluting original palm oil with substances for excessive profits at the expense of unsuspecting buyers. Information revealed that those in this habit now mix colourant…
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr The Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring that quality education is accessible and affordable for all. He gave the assurance in a statement on Friday to mark the International Day of Education with the theme, ‘AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” Sawyerr said the student loan innovative products are designed to support students in achieving their dreams and aspirations. He said: “We are excited to showcase our NELFUND Student Loan and new…
The minister of state for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, says Nigeria is called “the world capital of skin bleaching” or “the skin-lightening hothouse of the world”, due to its recognition as having the highest usage rates of skin-lightening products across the globe put at 77% among Nigerian women by the World Health Organisation (WHO). While acknowledging that it is the highest rate in the world, he said it reinforced the prevalence of a cultural and societal preference for lighter skin tones in the country. The minister noted that despite the well documented harmful effects, the use of skin…
How World’s darkest model Made $9m fortune An Ethiopian-born American model of South Sudanese descent, Nyakim Gatwech made a total estimate of $9 million fortune for embracing her dark complexion as a badge of honour, transforming it into a symbol of beauty and empowerment. Nyakim Gatwech, who will turn 32 on January 27, 2025, has become a global phenomenon, using her journey to challenge conventional beauty standards and inspire millions around the world. Reports from ‘South Sudan News Now’ indicate that she now has an estimated net worth of $9 million, built through lucrative endorsements and a strong social…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has revealed a concerning decline in the number of medical consultants in the country, with only 6,000 remaining as of February 2024. Disclosing this during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Ilorin yesterday, MDCAN President, Prof. Muhammad Mohammad, outlined the alarming trend, noting that 1,300 consultants have left Nigeria in the last five years due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome — a phenomenon where professionals migrate for better opportunities abroad. Mohammad highlighted that with an aging workforce, the situation is set to worsen. “Around 1,700 consultants are over 55, meaning…