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Rivers State Needs 15,000 Teachers, Says NUT
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Rivers State has highlighted a severe teacher shortage, estimating a need for 15,000 new teachers. NUT Chairman Dr. Collins Echekpu reported that the deficit spans primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools. He urged the state government to address this issue urgently, noting that classrooms remain empty and calling for immediate intervention.
Echekpu also advocated for implementing a new retirement age of 65 years and 45 years of service for teachers, emphasizing the lack of adequate office furniture and classroom resources. He stressed that while the government has made some efforts, such as promotions, the shortage of teachers remains a critical problem.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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