Two initiatives aimed at promoting greater inclusivity and development opportunities for the youth population have been greenlit by the Federal Executive Council. These initiatives involve the restructuring of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) with expanded provisions and the establishment of a 2% youth quota in all government appointments, alongside a 30% representation for women.…
A tragic incident occurred at the Bridge Head in Onitsha, Anambra State, when a trailer crushed two children to death. The accident occurred at approximately 5 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024. According to an eyewitness, the trailer, which was traveling towards Asaba, lost control and collided with a mother and her children, as well…
Suspected smugglers perpetrated a violent assault on officers stationed at the Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC). Naomi Titus, the public relations officer of the command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She revealed that one officer sustained severe injuries during the attack. According to Titus, the…
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that a woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a 22-year-old driver. Taking to his official social media handle today, March 24, Hundeyin shared the heartbreaking details of the incident. According to his post, the woman and her three children…
Amaechi Muonagor, the renowned Nollywood actor, has passed away at the age of 61. He reportedly died today, March 24, following complications related to kidney issues, diabetes, and stroke. In 2023, Muonagor suffered a stroke that resulted in partial paralysis of his left leg. He underwent weekly dialysis and received physiotherapy to address the paralysis…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have ended their seven-day warning strike. In a circular addressed to branch chairmen across public universities nationwide, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim instructed SSANU and NASU members to resume their duties from Monday, March 25, 2024. The strike, which commenced on Monday,…
A tragic fire outbreak occurred at the female hostel of the Federal University, Gashua, situated in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the loss of life of a third-year student from the Department of Geography. Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the incident. According to…
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended three teenagers for orchestrating the staged kidnapping of one of their friends and extorting N700,000 from his parents. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the boys, all aged 17, were apprehended after receiving the ransom. Edafe’s statement reads: “These three suspects, all…
Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of sponsoring fake news against Femi, the son of Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The invitation comes in the wake of a news report published by an Abuja-based blogger, alleging that Femi…
Dr. Umar Abdulahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that the only path to ending the marginalization of the South-East is by aligning with the ruling party. Speaking at a rally in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Saturday, March 23, Ganduje asserted that joining the ruling party is crucial for the…
