Fed Govt to train 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment skills
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has begun registration to train 100,000 youths in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. The free training, which will hold nationwide, is in collaboration with Investonaire Academy. The government announced the training in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director ofContinue Reading
Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills For Self-Defence – General Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills to protect themselves in the face of danger. The defence chief stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He likened the acquisition of martial arts like Karate, Taekwondo,Continue Reading
Police nab six over snatching, sale of Toyota Corolla in Lagos
Detectives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate, along with the alleged buyer of a stolen Toyota Corolla sold for ₦500,000. According to police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects, identified as Favour Sunday (25), Ikot Moses (28), Dickson Ighobue Harrison (35),Continue Reading
AIR POLLUTION: NIMASA DEMANDS STRICT MARPOL COMPLIANCE FROM ALL SHIPS IN NIGERIAN WATERS
Dr. Dayo Mobereola The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a stern directive to all vessels operating within Nigerian waters: comply fully with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI—or face consequences. MARPOL Annex VI, already domesticated under the Merchant ShippingContinue Reading
2027 showdown: Wike-Makinde rift threatens high-stakes PDP convention
There are strong indications that the November national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, may be derailed following a threat by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt the event. Wike’s opposition to the convention is believed to be the result of hisContinue Reading
Assault of corps member: Moghalu seeks disbandment of security outfit
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Dr George Moghalu, has called on the federal government to disband the state security outfit, Agunechemba, with immediate effect. Moghalu also wants those involved in the brutalisation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Anambra to be arrestedContinue Reading
TICAD9: Tinubu Pushes for Two Permanent Seats for Africa At UN Security Council
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for reforms at the United Nations (UN) to give Africa permanent representation on the security council Speaking at the plenary session on peace and stability during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu argued that Africa deserves twoContinue Reading
Sokoto Boat Accident: Over 20 Still Missing As NEMA Concludes Search, Rescue Operation
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday said that three bodies have so far been recovered from the boat accident in Sokoto State. It said that 25 people out of the over 50 passengers of the boat had so far been rescued. The agency, however, said that it hadContinue Reading
FG mulls pay rise for political office holders
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has hinted at plans to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu,Continue Reading
Delta unveils welfare scheme for 10,000 widows
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday launched the Widows Welfare Scheme, an initiative aimed at providing financial and healthcare support to 10,000 widows across the state. Speaking at the flag-off, Oborevwori reiterated his long-standing commitment to the welfare of widows, both in his private life and in publicContinue Reading