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1 Jan
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, enjoined Nigerians to jettison primordial sentiments and join hands with her husband to create an atmosphere where every Nigerian can thrive. In a message tagged "2025: A Year of Prosperity and Abundance," signed by the First Lady and made available to newsmen, Mrs Tinubu urged the…
21 Dec
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has said that football helps people stay away from bad things in Nigeria due to the love his compatriots have for the sport. Ndidi shared this during the ‘By Way of Africa’ series on NBCSports, where he discussed the impact of football in Nigeria and across the African continent, stressing…
5 Dec
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development through technology trainings to improve Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. This position was reaffirmed by some stakeholders in government on Thursday at the three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Community Impact Summit & Hackathon in Abuja. The theme for the event was “ The role of technology, talent…
2 Dec
The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has shown strong support for the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) held in Rivers State. The summit, organized by KenEva Consult Ltd and Ken-Rich Global Consult Ltd, aims to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities in the region. This initiative comes as…
26 Oct
The Abuja International Photo Festival, a transformative platform for young Nigerian creatives, is gaining traction as it empowers youths in the creative industry and connects them with global experts. Now in its 8th year, the festival was founded by Osaze Efe to bridge gaps he encountered in his early career. “When I started in 2012,…
23 Oct
As Nigerians struggle with soaring inflation and economic instability, business experts have urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship to reduce the poverty rate in the country. They also urged upcoming business owners and entrepreneurs to identify specific problems their skillset can address, and monetize them, as well as build resilience to cope with the many…
7 Oct
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on leaders and stakeholders across all spheres to prioritize creating an environment where youths can reach their full potential. READ ALSO:Sanwo-Olu, Aloba, others urge Nigerians to keep hope alive Sanwo-Olu made the call in his keynote address during the commemoration of the 2024…
3 Oct
The Federal Government has given 2,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of President Bola Tinubu's commitment to alleviating economic hardship. Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles. Ibrahim said the tricycles would go a long way…
2 Oct
The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has assured that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is committed to implementing 30 percent youth inclusion in the governance of the country. Speaking at the Mastercard Foundation side event during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), themed "Empowering Women, Transforming Africa," she proudly noted President…
27 Sep
The Northern Youth Development Association of Nigeria (NYDAN), on Friday, attributed the rising insecurity in Zamfara State to poor governance, emphasizing that effective leadership was crucial for protecting lives and maintaining justice. They also stated that instead of fostering alliances with military and security forces, Governor Lawal has focused on political 'vendettas', particularly targeting his…
15 Sep
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Monitoring, and Delivery, has concluded a two-day programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with career prospects in the automotive sector. According to the organisers, the event is a key component of President…
13 Sep
Minister of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has expressed concern over records of needless and avoidable deaths of irregular migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to get to Europe. Bio Ibrahim voiced this concern during a 2-day Awareness Programme on the Effects of Irregular Migration of Young People, organised…
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A widow, Aisha Zubairu, on Tuesday prayed a Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to marry her off to her old lover, Aminu Saminu. The complainant had dragged her father, Zubairu Surajo, to court over his refusal to allow her to marry the man of her choice because of an old grudge. “I…
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The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise support for food scientists to address food security and safety challenges in the country. Dr Bola Osinowo, the President of NIFST, made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. According…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa Command, has rescued 10 suspected victims of human trafficking in the state. The NIS Comptroller, Mr Tahir Musa, who disclosed this during a news briefing in Dutse on Tuesday, said that the victims were intercepted on Sunday at Tsamiyar Kwance area, Babura Local Government Area of the state. Musa…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday 13th January 2025 appeared before the Joint Committee
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The police, on Tuesday, arraigned one Shola Falana, 29, over an alleged N1.7 million fraud. Falana, whose address was not provided, is standing trial before an Iyaganku Magistrates Court, Ibadan, charged with obtaining money under false pretence and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him. The Prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Tuesday, issued a disclaimer on the allegations that the enforcement of the three-day by workers of LTV, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio was violent, maintaining that it was peacefully enforced. Lagos State Chairman of NUJ, Adeleye Ajayi, said this in a statement, refuting publication in…
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Amidst opposition from a section of Nigerians, the House of Representatives has expressed its resolve to pass the controversial tax reform Bills initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass dropped the hint Tuesday in a welcome address to the lawmakers on resumption from the Christmas and…
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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it had identified some criminal black spots in Abuja and commenced daily raids of the locations. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. She said the daily raids of the identified hideouts…
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The Benue State Government has taken steps to address the incessant herders/farmers clashes and other challenges associated with livestock development. Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, said on Tuesday in Makurdi that Gov. Hyacinth Alia is determined to ensure peaceful coexistence of farmers and herders. Asamabe said…
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A b2-year-old man, John Iroegbu, on Tuesday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on charges of damage to neighbour’s property and threat to life. Iroegbu, a resident of Shola Gbeleyi St, in the Ipaja area of Lagos, is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mr L.A Owolabi, on a four-counts charge. The charges…