Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has pledged to provide a level playing ground for all parties in the upcoming local government election on October 5, 2024. Eight parties are expected to participate. Represented by Deputy Governor Sam Ode, Alia urged party supporters to work hard to ensure APC candidates win all positions. Ode handed over […]
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The Nigerian government has increased the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from N33,000 to N77,000, citing the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. This change takes effect from July 2024. According to Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the approval was contained in a letter from the
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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has urged the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to incorporate skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programs into its curriculum. Ahmed made this recommendation during the NDA’s 22nd Convocation Lecture, emphasizing the importance of practical skills for cadets and post-graduate students. He suggested utilizing the
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to meet with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve lingering issues. ASUU has given a 14-day ultimatum to address concerns including: Concluding the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement renegotiationReleasing withheld salaries due to the 2022 strikeFunding public university revitalizationPaying outstanding third-party
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US First Lady Jill Biden hosted a farewell luncheon for first ladies from around the world, including Nigeria’s Oluremi Tinubu, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Jill Biden expressed gratitude for their partnership in promoting peace and development, assuring continued relationships beyond her tenure. Oluremi Tinubu also reaffirmed her commitment to
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The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has vowed to challenge the Federal High Court’s ruling dismissing its suit against Abdullahi Ganduje’s appointment as National Chairman. Ganduje’s appointment sparked controversy, as North-Central chieftains claimed it violated the party’s constitution and zoning arrangement. The court struck out the suit, citing the forum’s lack of legal standing. The
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Seun Kuti revealed his role in the controversy surrounding Bobrisky’s alleged N15 million bribe to EFCC officials. Kuti admitted to urging VeryDarkMan to expose Bobrisky after learning about the voice recording. Bobrisky denied claims of bribing EFCC officials and serving his prison term in a lodge. The EFCC has summoned Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan to aid
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded South Africa the hosting rights for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in January 2025. This will be South Africa’s second time hosting the competition, having previously done so 13 years ago when Nigeria emerged victorious, defeating Senegal in the final. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will need to
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Nigerian actress and fashion icon Temi Otedola made a stunning debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week. She walked the catwalk for the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris’ Walk Your Worth Spring-Summer 2025 show. As L’Oréal’s first African Digital Ambassador, Temi shared her excitement on Instagram, expressing pride in representing African beauty on the global
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The Kogi State House of Assembly has demanded the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, citing unprofessional handling of the corruption case against former Governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session, lawmakers condemned the EFCC’s siege on the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, where Bello was allegedly targeted for
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