HISTORY WILL BE RESTORED IN SCHOOLS - EDUCATION MINISTER

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, says the Federal Government is taking steps to restore history as a subject in primary and secondary schools’ curriculum.

Adamu made this known when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum on Tuesday in Abuja.
He was responding to the criticism trailing the removal of history studies from primary and secondary schools curriculum which became effective from the 2009/2010 academic session.
“Somebody, who doesn’t know his history is even worse than dead. So, this government is going to bring back history.

REAL AMOUNT DIVERTED IN ARMS PURCHASE WAS $15BN, SAYS INFORMATION MINISTER

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that the real amount misappropriated in the arms purchase is $15 billion.

Speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the federal government yesterday in Kaduna, the minister said revelations from the $2.1 billion arms scandal was just a tip of the iceberg.
He said those who shared the $2.1 billion meant for arms contributed to sending many innocent soldiers and civilians to their early graves.

CELEBRATE WORKERS DAY AT ABL GAMES: 1 Ticket for 2 Games

Where will you be on May 2nd?
Come watch first class entertainment at the African Basketball League happening live at Landmark Centre beginning from 4pm.
On May 2nd, the African Basketball League will appreciate die-hard fans that have been supportive since the inception of the Games on March 5th 2016.

CHIDINMA, MAY D, SOUND SULTAN, DJ ARAFAT & OTHERS TO STORM ABIDJAN BASKETBALL CHALLENGE

Since the inception of the African Basketball League on March 5th,sixteen entertaining games have been played in Lagos. Now are you ready for Abidjan Basketball Challenge? ABL is having its debut game there this weekend at Palais des sports de Treichville, Abidjan!

ABL storm Abidjan this weekend! More games! More entertainment! More fun! Nigerian superstars May D, Chidinma, DJ Arafat and Sound Sultan will storm the venue.

Health Watch: How To Be Free From Kidney Disease

Prof. Olugbenga Ayodele, a renowned Nephrologist at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has stressed the need for Nigerians to take care of their health, especially the kidney. The don, who spoke at a forum organised by the university’s Postgraduate School in Ogbomoso 

Boys' & Girls' Brigade Nigeria Honours Obiano As Grand Patron

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and his wife, Ebelechukwu Obiano were today decorated as the Grand Patron and Grand Patroness of Boys' and Girls' Brigade Nigeria, Anambra Division in a special church service presided over by The Most Revd Dr Christian Efobi, Dean Church of Nigeria and Bishop of Aguata Diocese, at Cathedral Church of St Faith, Awka.

National Kids Cup Competition: Anambra Commences Grassroot Sports Development

Grassroot Sports Development is one of the cardinal goals of the chief willie Obiano Administration. Hence, the government is making concerted efforts towards discovering talented children and youths in our Schools and communities in Anambra State.

Stanbic IBTC Bank partners Globe Motors on vehicle acquisition

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, in partnership with Globe Motors and Hyundai, has announced a promo that would see the bank financing the acquisition of Hyundai range of vehicles from Globe Motors by interested customers. During the promo, which is expected to run for an initial period of three months, customers who wish to take advantage of the opportunity will enjoy financing at highly competitive rates and flexible repayment terms, the bank says.
This partnership, according to Stanbic IBTC Bank, will enable salaried customers, self-employed and corporate organisations who have accounts with the bank to buy vehicles from Globe Motors and pay over a period between 12 months and 4 years. Non-Stanbic IBTC customers, who are salaried, can also benefit from this initiative by transferring their salary accounts to Stanbic IBTC Bank.

Natural Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer

Breast cancer breakthrough: Hope for new treatments after scientists uncover detailed picture of genetic events that cause it
Largest ever study uncovered 5 new genes associated with breast cancer
Analysed genetic changes of 556 women and four men with the disease
Could lead to more personalised treatments for patients in the future

Clergyman Extols Obiano's Leadership Prowess

The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Rt Revd Timothy Yahaya has admonished that "Obiano should please tell other governors how he is governing Anambra State" while calling on Christians to live a life that truly reflects the teaching in the scriptures.

Bishop Yahaya gave the advice in his homily during the SYNOD MATINS for the 3rd Session of the 10th of Anglican Diocese of Awka held today at Immanuel Anglican Church, Adazi-Enu in Anaocha Local Government of Anambra State.