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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that about 80 per cent of donor funding for education over the past decade was directed to the North-West and North-East, even though the two zones continue to record the lowest literacy and numeracy outcomes in the country. He made the disclosure on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum in London, United Kingdom, where he met with global education stakeholders and ministers to discuss Nigeria’s foundational learning reforms. According to a statement signed by his media aide, Ikharo Attah, the minister said the Federal Government now relies…

Alexa Plus, Amazon’s upgraded AI assistant, can now generate podcasts on “virtually any topic,” according to an announcement on Monday. With the update, Amazon says you can give Alexa Plus a topic, and the AI assistant will offer an overview of what its AI hosts plan to talk about, allowing you to steer the conversation and adjust its length before it starts generating the episode.Some “Alexa Podcast” examples shared by Amazon have two AI-generated hosts talking about the history of the Roman Empire, new music, and expectations for the World Cup. Amazon says you can also ask Alexa Plus to…

Hyperliquid DEX’s native token, HYPE, is showing potential for a 55% rally after a wallet reportedly tied to Silicon Valley-based venture capitalist, a16z, accumulated $90.87 million worth of tokens in just over a month.Key takeaways:HYPE’s three-day chart shows a potential cup-and-handle breakout, with the neckline sitting near $45–$47.ETF launch, Coinbase-Circle USDC roles, and potential US regulatory clarity may expand Hyperliquid’s institutional demand base.HYPE cup-and-handle setup eyes record highsHYPE appears to be forming a cup-and-handle pattern, a classic bullish continuation setup. A cup-and-handle forms when price makes a rounded recovery, pauses near resistance, and then breaks higher. Traders calculate the upside…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I know the feeling of opening your closet and thinking you have nothing to wear all too well. You seemingly have all of the right pieces, but curating a chic outfit just seems out of reach. That’s why I turn to one-and-done silhouettes that take the guesswork out of getting ready, like the Lauren Ralph Lauren Shirtdress, which recently dropped at Nordstrom. This summer-ready pleated dress comes in a deep denim wash, combining refined tailoring, short sleeves and a fit-and-flare…

Fresh confusion has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State after a screening document surfaced showing former Governor Yahaya Bello as “not cleared” to contest the party’s senatorial primaries for Kogi Central. The document, which circulated on Monday and was reportedly linked to the APC secretariat in Kogi State, listed Mr Bello among screened aspirants but carried the remark “NOT CLEARED.” The development comes days after earlier reports indicated that the former governor had been screened and cleared alongside other aspirants contesting for senatorial tickets across the state. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the APC screening…

On the eve of his decision to nominate Oliver Wendell Holmes as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt wrote to his friend, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, that “the ablest lawyers are men whose past has naturally brought them into close relationship with the wealthiest and the most powerful.” What he left unsaid was that they are also men who profit from such relationships. Profiting from the deployment of unrivalled skill and intellect in the service of the wealthiest and the most powerful is not criminal but it is possible to achieve material wealth…

Nigerian singer, Chike, seems determined to live up to his nickname, the ‘boo of the booless’. While this, on the surface, connotes a certain comfort the singer provides ladies through his lyrics, recent developments suggest that there is more to his title. In the past week, Chike has been in the news for allegedly causing the end of the second marriage of veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho and his wife, Sandra. Reports of the crashed marriage first surfaced about a week ago, prompting the broadcaster to issue a couple of tweets confirming its authenticity.  Days later, Ms Sandra shared details about her marriage to Frank,…

A civil society organisation, Lygel Youths & Leadership Initiative, has called on the Ogun State Government to prioritize healthcare and infrastructure development as part of efforts to improve living conditions across the state. The group made the call in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Lekan Oladapo, where it expressed concerns over the condition of healthcare facilities, local government administration and infrastructure in several parts of Ogun State. According to the organisation, access to quality healthcare remains a major challenge in many communities, despite ongoing renovation efforts by the government. The group noted that many Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs,…

The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB, Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has secured a sweeping victory for Governor Abdullahi Sule in Moroa Ward during the ongoing All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries in Nasarawa North. Results announced at the end of voting showed that Governor Sule, popularly known as “Madugu Mada,” polled a total of 1,322 votes in the ward, while his challenger and former Deputy Governor, Silas Ali Agara, failed to secure a single vote from accredited party members who participated in the exercise. The outcome was declared on Monday by the ward’s returning officer,…

Serie A club Bologna have identified Nigerian striker Gift Orban as a  target ahead of the summer transfer window, DAILY POST reports. Orban is currently on loan at another Serie A club Hellas Verona from Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim. The 23-year-old is expected to return to Hoffenheim after Verona rejected the chance to sign him on a permanent transfer. The former Lyon forward has scored seven times in 28 league appearances for the club this season. Orban has, however, failed to make an appearance for Verona in their last four games following his altercation with a fan after the home…