Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, while featuring on Channels TV on Tuesday has said that the Northern region of Nigeria has enough landmass for cattle ranching, stressing that open grazing as seen in Nigeria is no longer a global standard practice. Speaking on the ranching bill that has scaled second reading at […]
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Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking, Spain, England move up.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintained the 1,498.93 it had in June. Kpakpando reported that Nigeria suffered a massive […]
FG to introduce new curriculum for secondary schools.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said on Thursday a new curriculum would be introduced for secondary schools nationwide by September 2024. Tahir made this known at the ongoing 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board policy meeting in Abuja. Mamman noted that the exercise has been on for the […]
Court declines Abba Kyari’s request to quash drug charge.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari requesting that the alleged unlawful drug deal charge against him be dropped. Kyari had filed an appeal against the March 22 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High […]
Concerns mount in Anambra market over collapsing security tower
There is currently fear among traders at the Ugwuagba Obosi Electrical Market in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a collapsing security tower which has been abandoned over the years. Kpakpando findings showed that several petitions to the Anambra State Urban Development Board by the concerned traders […]
Information Minister Says FG, Labour Agree On ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Information Minister Says FG, Labour Agree On ₦70,000 Minimum Wage The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The minister said the agreement was reached at a meeting between […]
Police Bans Protests In Kenya On Foreign News
In Nairobi, Kenya, police have indefinitely banned protests in the capital, citing a lack of leadership to ensure peaceful demonstrations. The announcement came hours before a planned protest calling for President William Ruto’s resignation over poor governance. Acting police inspector general Douglas Kanja stated that the absence of proper leadership […]
Dangote Refinery Accuses International Oil Companies of Sabotage
Dangote Industries has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of obstructing its refinery operations. The company claims IOCs insist on selling crude oil through foreign agents, inflating local prices by $2 to $4 per barrel above the official rate. Dangote’s Vice President of Oil & Gas, DVG Edwin, highlighted that this […]
FG: Minimum age for varsity admission still 18… parents pushing their wards too much
The Federal Government has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to enforce 18 years as the minimum entry age into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman made the announcement at the 2024 JAMB Policy meeting in Abuja, emphasizing that this aligns with Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 education system. The minister […]
Federal Government Approves New Minimum Wage For Workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a commitment to review the minimum wage law every three years. The approval was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy today. In the meeting with leaders of […]