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800,000 women empowered by WVL-N Project in Enugu
From Magnus Eze, Enugu No fewer than 800,000 women in Enugu State have received training and empowerment on women’s political and leadership participation. They were also equipped on how to combat gender-based violence and become more outspoken through peer education. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded the Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (WVL-N) project with support …
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Italian court penalizes journalist €5,000 for body-shaming PM Giorgia Meloni
A Milan court has ordered a journalist to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 5,000 euros ($5,465) in damages for mocking her on social media, according to news agency ANSA and other local media on Thursday. The journalist, Giulia Cortese, was also given a suspended fine of 1,200 euros for a jibe on X in …
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Taraba to empower 18,000 youths with grants
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo As part of continued efforts to combat extreme poverty, the Taraba State government has finalised arrangements to disburse grants to 18,000 youths across the state. The Commissioner for Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Mr Habu Philip, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing marking his first year in office. Mr Philip …
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Reps beg Nigerians: No nationwide protests
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has appealed to Nigerians, urging them to reconsider plans for nationwide protests against the current economic hardship in the country. The House also resolved to donate 50% of members’ salaries for the next six months to ameliorate the suffering of Nigerians. During discussions on a motion by …
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JAMB sets minimum admission scores for universities, polytechnics, CoEs
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, notably universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education (CoEs), have decided on the minimum admissible scores, formerly known as “cut-off marks”, for the 2024 admissions cycle. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) stated that while institutions have the liberty to admit students based on the minimum scores …
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Hardship: Reps to slash salaries by 50%
On Thursday, the House of Representatives pledged support for the federal government with N648 million for six months by cutting down their salaries by 50%. According to Vanguard, the move is aimed at supporting food sufficiency in the country and also addressing the soaring prices of foodstuffs. The lawmakers also appealed to citizens to be …
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Bayelsa celebrates Didi Walson-Jack’s appointment as Head of Service
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is jubilation in Bayelsa State over the appointment of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of Service of the Federation. Mrs Walson-Jack, a former Solicitor-General of Bayelsa State, is from Tombia in Ekpetiama Kingdom, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Several people who worked with her when …
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Why I stay away from controversies — Yemi Alade
Musician Yemi Alade has disclosed how she avoids becoming involved in the entertainment industry’s controversies. The ‘Johnny’ singer remarked that she does not let people’s opinions influence her. Speaking on the sideline of her new album, ‘Rebel Queen’ listening party in Lagos recently, Yemi Alade explained that she handles negative criticisms by simply ignoring them. …
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How REA official diverted millions into own company – ICPC
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has presented evidence to the Abuja division of the Federal High Court alleging that Usman Kwakwa, a senior staff member of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), used his personal company to divert agency funds. Bariki Zaknayaba, an ICPC investigator and prosecution …
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Scrap quota system, implement 2014 confab report, SSA tells FG
By Sunday Ani The Southern Solidarity Alliance (SSA) has decried the state of affairs in southern Nigeria, calling for the immediate implementation of the 2014 National Conference Report to address the region’s and Nigeria’s challenges. The group also urged the abolishment of the quota system and federal character principle, arguing that they have hindered development …
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Lagos Pivotal To Implementation Of AfCFTA – Sanwo-Olu
…Implementation may be difficult, but we are ready – Tinubu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the State as crucial to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA). As read in a public statement by the state’s Ministry of Information and Strategy, Sanwo-Olu made the pronouncement at the inaugural shipment…
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How I Lost Everything After Divorce – Carolyna Danjuma
Nollywood actress, Carolyna Hutchings has recounted how she lost everything following her divorce from her estranged husband, Musa Danjuma. Taking to her Instagram page on Wednesday, the actress revealed that she lost her identity and dreams after the divorce. Reflecting on her journey, she explained that the separation forced her to start over, facing discrimination…
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Borno Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man For Killing His Grandfather
…11 others for culpable homicide, theft, vandalization The Borno State Police Command has paraded a 24-year-old young man, Usakahyel Adamu for killing his 90-year-old grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim and 11 others for culpable homicide, vandalization, theft and drug criminal intimidation, and others. Parading suspects at the Police headquarters, Maiduguri on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Office…
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Senate Kills Bill Seeking To Establish National Road Transport Council
The Senate on Thursday, killed a bill seeking to establish a National Road Transport Council, which was sponsored by the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru (APC, Kwara South). The legislation was intended to be saddled with the responsibility of regulating the road transport industry and the transport profession in Nigeria. The bill which was…
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Minister Concedes To 16yrs Admission Benchmark For 2024 UTME Candidates
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has conceded his decision to peg the admission age of undergraduates to 18 years, following protests from stakeholders at the ongoing Policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The Minister who spoke in Abuja said the heads of tertiary institutions could be allowed to…
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Rudeboy Breaks Silence Amidst EFCC Arrest
Veteran singer, Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy has reacted following his release from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) custody. New Telegraph reports that popular blogger, Cutie Juls had recently reported that Rudeboy and his elder brother, Jude Okoye were taken in for questioning by the EFCC. Following his release, Rudeboy took to…
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JAMB, Institutions To Admit 2024 UTME Candidates Below 18 Years – Minister
Amid the ongoing 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions, the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman has directed Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Nigerian tertiary institutions to admit students who took part in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that are 16, 17 years and above into the tertiary institutions. The Education…
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Over One Million Students Admitted Illegally – JAMB
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Thursday, disclosed that no fewer than one million students have been illegally accepted into various tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Prof. Oloyede made this known on Thursday at the ongoing policy meeting for the 2023/2024 admissions in Abuja, Oloyede highlighted the widespread issue….
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Port Harcourt Refinery Resumption Threatened As Vandals Invade Facility
The expectation of Port Harcourt Refinery resuming soon has been put under threat following recent invasion of the facility by vandals, who have continuously destroyed the newly installed equipment. An oil and gas industry source, who raised the alarm, said there were serious attempts to sabotage the efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
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NRC Assures Of Steady Freight Operations From Sea To Dry Ports
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has assured that it would continue steady freight operations from the sea to dry ports across the country to boost economic development through the railway reform programme of the President Bola Tinubu-led government. According to a statement issued by the Managing Director of the NRC, Engineer Fidet Okhiria, who received…
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