The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Reform Committee to review existing policy documents and propose comprehensive reforms to ensure the scheme remains effective and responsive to current national needs. Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration of the committee. He noted…
Nigerian government has called for decisive and unified action to unlock the country’s vast natural gas reserves. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference hosted by Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, U.S. Ekpo…
Arsenal’s Declan Rice insisted Tuesday the Gunners are confident they can “deliver something special” by overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital in the return match of their Champions League semi-final tie. “We’re here to win the game. We’re here to make a statement. We want to get…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, banished Favour Kanu, wife of Prince Fineboy Kanu, the younger brother of Nnamdi Kanu for streaming the proceedings of the court live on her Facebook page. Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is being prosecuted by the Federal Government for alleged terrorism. Justice James…
Controversial social media commentator, Mr. Martins Innocent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and will be released upon meeting the required bail conditions. The anti-corruption agency disclosed that the arrest stemmed from multiple petitions received against the social media figure, alleging involvement in…
At least, six persons have been confirmed dead when gunmen, in renewed attacks, stormed Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi local government council of Plateau State on Monday. Our correspondent reports that the gunmen stormed the communities and started shooting sporadically, leaving several others with injuries. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Barki Ladi local government…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, until May 29 for hearing. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after Adamu Mahmood, who appeared for the plaintiff, sought an extension of time to file…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged the South-South and South-East regions to enhance their involvement in the student loan program. This appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement session and technical workshop focused on system automation and the loan application process held in Abuja yesterday. NELFUND highlighted a significant gap in loan applications…
As the National Assembly reconvenes for plenary today, the focus will be on constitutional and electoral reforms, alongside escalating security issues affecting various regions of the country. According to Daily Trust, in addition to addressing constitutional amendment bills, lawmakers are set to tackle several urgent matters. This includes the summons of the governors of Zamfara…
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a request by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to allow it to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans living in the United States. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to put on hold a judge’s order…
