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FG, Wema Bank target one million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training
In line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s commitment to providing more digital jobs for young Nigerians, the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is set to launch a digital hub that will empower 1 million youths across the country with digital and related skills. The centres to be known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub…
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Atiku suffers setback in bid to subpoena Chicago State University over Tinubu
Ahead of the presentation of judgment by the Presidential Election Tribunal in the petitions filed by opposition candidates in the February 25, 2023 election, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in that election and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has suffered another legal blow. A Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County in the United States dismissed…
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The Owambe therapy, By Eniola Ajayi
OWAMBE is the name given to celebratory parties, especially large parties where a band or sometimes more than one band is engaged to entertain the guests, particularly the Yoruba’s in the South Western region of Nigeria. Owambe translated is, “it is happening here”. You could also say “we full ground and na we dey here” in pidgin English. The music…
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Pakistan’s Imran Khan sentenced to three years in prison, arrested
Police have arrested Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan in the eastern city of Lahore after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. The 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician was accused of misusing his premiership from 2018 to 2022 to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more…
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First Lady renames auditorium after Maryam Abacha
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the renamed main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Dr Maryam Abacha, the wife of former military Head of State late Gen. Sani Abacha. The hall, formerly known as African Peace Mission Hall was unveiled by the first lady and renamed after Abacha in recognition of her strong advocacy…
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‘I tweeted in anger,’ Bosun Tijani apologises to Senate, Nigerians
Bosun Tijani, one of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees has apologised to Nigerians and the senate for some of his tweets which he said were made in error. Tijani who appeared before the Senate for screening on Saturday, was confronted with some of his tweets which had been trending on social media since his nomination by President Tinubu. Senator Abdulfatai…
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Lagos hands elevator installer to Police, commences investigation on accident
The Lagos State government has commenced investigation into the elevator accident, which claimed the life of a medical doctor, Dr. Vwaere Daiso, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos-Island. The investigation panel, which was given 48 hours to conclude action, will submit a report of its initial findings tomorrow (Saturday) for further actions to be taken on the matter. In a statement…
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I was honored to have been considered for Minister, says Mariam Shetty
Mariam Shetty whose nomination as minister was withdrawn by President Bola Tinubu has appreciated the president for finding her worthy to serve the nation. In a statement he wrote on her Facebook titled: “My Journey of Nomination, Withdrawal, and Hope: A Personal Account”, she said her faith remained unmoved despite the setback faced. She wrote: “I have found myself at…
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Niger Republic is an extension of Northern Nigeria, By Joseph Daudu
I don’t believe that Tinubu does not know the implications of his warmongering stance against Niger Republic. If he does not know, at least the Realists in his team must have worked out the implications by now. It has grave religious and ethnic downside. There is a school of thought encouraging him to go on this warmongering stance. These people…
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APC Delta South decries marginalisation in ministerial nominations
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta South Senatorial District Forum has raised concerns over what it perceives as a disregard for the equitable principle of zoning in the state in the nomination of ministers by President Bola Tinubu. In a press statement on Saturday, the forum expressed concern over the recent nomination of ministerial candidates and the impending gubernatorial election,…
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