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Best 7 Ways To Stay Updated With Trending News

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News is something that we can’t live without. It’s the foundation of our society, and it helps us stay informed about things that are happening around the world. But with so many news sources available, how do you know which ones to trust?

Nowadays, people prefer news over any other topic. They expect the latest and most searched topics to be updated in real-time. If you have no idea about updating news, this article is just for you as it provides a step-by-step guide on staying updated with trending news.

Subscribe to News Websites

One of the most effective ways of being updated on trending news is subscribing to online news sites. Most news websites are free; therefore, getting news on trending things worldwide is a no-brainer. You can access it on your phone or computer, and it’s available in different languages worldwide.

The websites also offer a wide range of options for customizing the stories displayed in each section, and you can choose whether they’re based on the location of interest. They will help you get links to different articles from different publishers that will aid you in keeping tabs on all the trending occurrences worldwide without breaking a sweat; all you have to do is stays connected to the internet.

Listen to Podcasts

If you’re looking for a way to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news, podcasts are an excellent option. Podcasts are an easy way to listen while doing chores or driving in your car, and they can provide valuable information about topics that interest you.

Podcasts give you access to experts who speak about their areas of expertise in an informal conversational style. They often include extra content like interviews with other experts on related topics.

For example, suppose something specific is happening in your community. In that case, subscribing to this podcast may help fill in some gaps about what’s happening around town.

Subscribe to Social Media Accounts

Social media accounts are a great way to keep up with everything trending, whether you want news happening within your locality or you want to know whatever is going on in the whole world. Social media accounts like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are among the popular accounts that can give you all the information you need about what is happening worldwide.

The only requirement is to sign in to whichever account you want and follow other influential people and news accounts to ensure that you receive the news as it happens. The only secret about these accounts is that you have to set notifications on and, if possible, set them as a priority on your devices so that you get uninterrupted news even when you are not using the app.

However much news you can get from social media, not allare credible. Some accounts are known for spreading false information, especially fake ones. Therefore, ensure that you get your information from a reliable source, and if possible, you can follow popular sites and have been verified by the social media account.

Read Topics You’re Interested In

If you’re interested in a topic, it’s important to know what’s happening. The best way to keep up-to-date with news is to read up on your favorite topics.

Browse blogs related to your interests, such as blogs written by other people who share their passion for something similar, as well as Google News which contains links from major newspapers and magazines around the world, providing daily updates from all over.

It’s important to diversify your news sources so that you get a variety of perspectives on the story. For example, suppose there are two sides to a story, and one side is more popular or has more power than another. In that case, it may be wise to listen to those who agree with your political beliefs and those who disagree with them and vice versa!

Join Groups on LinkedIn

LinkedIn groups are a great way to stay updated with trending news. You can find groups specific to your interest or even related to your business. For example, if you’re in the beauty industry and like getting informed about the latest beauty products, there’s a group for that! Or maybe you like celebrity news and want to be updated every time? You can still find one in the groups.

You can also create your group and share the group link to invite those of similar interests. This way, you can gather together and share information as they happen. Anybody with the info can post on the group or share it personally with you so that you continue getting updated.

Attend a Conference, Virtually or in-Person

Social media conferences are a great way to get a treat of trending topics in the world. On the other hand, not everybody has all the time to attend these conferences. However, still, you can access these conferences via social media live and still have the same experience as the person who went in person to the event.

Conferences are exciting if they are related to what your interest is. Every conference or event has hashtags that you can use to follow the happening from your devices. All you need to do is be updated on the hashtags.

Print Media and Television Shows

If you’re looking for a way to stay on top of the latest news and up-to-date with what’s happening worldwide, check out print media. Print media is great because it’s usually more visually appealing than online content. You can also read it in your car or at work, so it’s perfect if you don’t have access to Wi-Fi and don’t have time to spend online.

TV shows are also excellent for people who want more information about certain topics like politics or current events and for those who want something entertaining and fun to watch while getting their news fix.

Conclusion

With so many articles, videos, and other entertaining material being uploaded on YouTube and other news outlets, it’s easier to keep yourself entertained. But with such an influx of information, it can be easy to lose track of what’s trending and what is not. Thankfully, there are several ways to stay updated with trending news, so you’ll never miss the latest craze or trending video sensation.

 

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.
He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper,  7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.
He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin.  This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.
“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education.   We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”
Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic,  “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.
The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.
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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council  trains tra 1,000 teachers

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.
This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.
Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.
He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.
 Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo
Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.
According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.
She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa
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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.

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