Yobe State has launched a specialised procurement cadre within its civil service as part of reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and reducing financial mismanagement. Head of Service, Alhaji Tonga Betara, said 150 officers had been inducted into the new structure and were undergoing training in Damaturu to enhance accountability in Ministries, Departments and Agencies. “The…
A recent court ruling restrains the Biden administration from engaging with social media platforms on content moderation. A Louisiana federal judge has imposed limitations on certain branches of the Biden administration, preventing them from contacting or holding discussions with social media platforms regarding content moderation on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The ruling by Judge Terry…
The National Farmers Coalition and Grassroots Agricultural Groups have commended the disbursement of N19.5 billion to 50,000 farmers across Nigeria by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). The coalition made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, applauding the initiative under NADF’s Strategic Grant Programme, which it said has empowered smallholder farmers nationwide….
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has challenged his team to “create their own history” amid comparisons with the club’s last Premier League-winning side. Chasing a first English title since 2020, the Reds are firm favourites to be crowned champions after winning 13 times and losing just once in their first 17 league games. Liverpool fans are…
Oksana Oleinik, Curator of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for Young Photographers, on Wednesday announced the commencement of the 11th edition of the competition. Oleinik who disclosed this in a statement, said the award ceremony for the contest would take place in Moscow from September to October, 2025. According to him, the city…
At least 20 Israeli attacks in Gaza are highly likely war crimes with U.S.-supplied weapons involved, a U.S. think tank research has found. The Israeli military had used U.S. weapons for attacks on refugee camps, schools, and hospitals, and in disproportionate attacks on military targets. All almost surely in violation of international humanitarian law and…
A Lagos-based non-profit organisation, the Agbelebu Foundation, has launched an ambitious welfare programme aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable households by offering them structured, year-long support. The Family Adoption Project, unveiled on Sunday, begins with 500 families and is expected to double its reach as the initiative expands. Founder Oluwagbenga Abiola, a former senior…
The Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to the full implementation of the Safe and Inclusive School Policy to ensure a safe and violence-free learning environment. The Commissioner for Education, Lawan Mohammed, said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) on Tuesday…
Mr Seyi Tinubu has congratulated Venerable Ademola Arowolo on his election as National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN). Tinubu, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, described Arowolo’s victory as well-deserved and reflective of his dedication to the church and Nigerian youth. He noted that Arowolo previously…
In a sweeping show of philanthropy during Eid celebrations, the AA Kaura Foundation has disbursed over ₦35.5 million in humanitarian support across Zamfara State. The aid package included seventy rams, five cows, and ₦10.3 million in cash support aimed at easing festive burdens for vulnerable groups. Speaking in Gusau on Thursday, the foundation’s Secretary, Hon….
