How many teachers does it take to run a school? The answer may surprise you
BY CHIGOZIE VICTOR A school in rural Nasarawa struggles on with only two full-time teachers. And on the day HumAngle visited, it turned out one of those teachers had been called away by the education board for a meeting. One thing so unavoidably distinct about the head teacher’s […]
PREVIEW: Morocco on course for glorious finale to Africa’s best World Cup run
Morocco has gone and stunned the entire world. For the Atlas Lions, Qatar 2022 World Cup is a script that has played out beyond their wildest imaginations. A country that only progressed beyond the group stages of the Mundial just once — 36 years ago — became the first African nation to […]
‘50 incidents, 15 states’ — INEC details attacks on its offices in 4 years
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded 50 incidents of attacks on its offices from 2019 to 2022. According to data released by the commission on Friday, the states include Imo (11), Osun (7), Enugu (5), Akwa Ibom (5), Ebonyi (4), Cross River (4), and Abia (4). Others are Anambra […]
NHRC to probe alleged forced abortions on victims of insurgency
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it will launch an investigation into allegations of forced abortion carried out on victims of insurgency. The NHRC announced this after a visit by Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, on Friday. Irabor led principal officers of the defence headquarters on a visit to Tony Ojukwu, […]
INEC: We may not recover in good time for elections if attacks on our offices continue
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the conduct of the 2023 elections may be affected if the attacks on its offices continue. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, spoke on Friday when he appeared before the house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating attacks on the facilities of the commission. The INEC chairman said […]
Report: Goldman Sachs to fire up to 4,000 employees next year
Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank, is planning to lay off as many as 4,000 employees as it struggles to meet profitability targets, Semafor is reporting. The news outlet, quoting sources familiar with the matter, said managers across the firm have been asked to identify low performers for what could be a cut […]
IGP: IPOB, ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitators, failed politicians working to disrupt 2023 polls
Usman Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), says separatist groups in the country are working to disrupt the 2023 elections. Baba, who was represented by Dandaura Mustapha, deputy inspector-general in charge of operations, spoke on Friday when he appeared before the house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating attacks on the facilities of the […]
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The federal government has declared December 26 and 27 as well as January 2, 2023, as public holidays. The ministry of interior announced the festive season holidays in a statement signed by Belgore Shuaib, the permanent secretary, on Friday. The public holidays are to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day […]
EXTRA: Umahi orders arrest of caterer for serving ‘poor quality food’ at Christmas party
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says he has ordered the arrest of a caterer who allegedly served low-quality food to widows and elderly at a Christmas party in the state. According to NAN, the cook was arrested on Thursday at the party organised by the government in Ebonyi. Umahi condemned the act, […]
Russia launches fresh missile attacks on Ukrainian cities
At least three Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, the capital, have reported explosions from yet another Russian missile attack. As many as 60 Russian missiles were seen heading for different targets, Sky News quoted an Ukrainian official as saying. Air raid sirens sounded all across Ukraine on Friday morning with civilians directed to […]