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target=_blank>Ogun attracts tech investor to drive innovation, job creation
The Ogun state government has said through its Public and Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, it has attracted a technology investor that will train youths in the state on phone and other tech device repairs. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this at Ogun TechHub during the official launch of Cybervilla. Abiodun explained that the tech company is
target=_blank>Govt Urged To Remove Barriers Limiting Rural Women in Agriculture, Energy
Stakeholders have urged the government to eliminate systemic barriers hindering rural women from fully participating in agriculture and benefiting from Nigeria’s energy transition. They called for decisive, gender-responsive actions across all levels. Speaking at a capacity-building workshop in Kwara State, Regina Solomon, Programme Manager at the Centre for Gender Economics in Africa, said rural women
target=_blank>With 19 fresh appointments, Gov Yusuf’s aides rise above 300
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of 19 additional Senior Special Assistants (SSA) “to further strengthen governance and enhance service delivery”. This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. Daily Trust reports that Governor Yusuf has a total of around
target=_blank>APC chairmanship: I’ll do whatever Tinubu desires – Al-Makura
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, has expressed readiness to serve in any capacity if called upon by President Bola Tinubu. Daily Trust reported that after Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stepped down as national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc and
target=_blank>You had opportunity to serve but failed, Wike tells Mark, other coalition leaders
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at opposition leaders behind the newly formed political coalition, challenging them to present their performance records while in office. Wike was reacting to Tuesday’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for the opposition coalition ahead of the
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars’ GM
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the reconstitution of the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, with the appointment of former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as its new General Manager. The development comes as part of the government’s renewed efforts to reposition the iconic club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League
target=_blank>Why Wagner’s exit poses grave consequences for Mali — Ex diplomat
The recent announcement by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group of its withdrawal from Mali has ignited fresh concerns about security, sovereignty, and humanitarian access across West Africa. The paramilitary force announced the move on June 6, claiming it had completed its mission against armed groups in the West African nation. Although the paramilitary group has announced
target=_blank>Philanthropist, 3 Others Remanded for Alleged Murder of Fintiri’s Aide
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday, 4 July, 2025, remanded a renowned philanthropist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, and 3 others in prison custody over the murder of one Thomas Godwin Zamfara. Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi Mohammed who gave the order, also remanded the defendants in prison custody until the adjourned date,
target=_blank>Rivers, Lagos, Edo top list as cult clashes claim 1,686 lives in 5 years
No fewer than 1,686 lives were lost in at least 909 cult and gang-related incidents across Nigeria between January 2020 and March 2025, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report identifies the South-South and South-West zones as the most affected, with Rivers,Lagos, and Edo states topping the fatality chart.Data from the report
target=_blank>ECOWAS and its survival
Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be aware, Teshie holds a special place in my heart. This is where I began
target=_blank>Global anticipation builds as Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris holds July 18
Excitement is mounting around the world as preparations begin for the highly anticipated 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, scheduled for July 18 to 20, 2025. Renowned as one of the largest global healing crusades, the event has touched billions of lives with awe-inspiring miracles and powerful testimonies — and this
Global anticipation builds as Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris holds July 18
target=_blank>Club World Cup: Four top favorites teams to win trophy
The ongoing FIFA Club World Cup tournament in the United States is already in the quarter-final stage. The quarter-final stage will take place on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Chelsea will face Palmeiras, while Bayern Munich will tackle Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid will clash with Borussia Dortmund, while Al Hilal will take on Fluminense. However, according
Club World Cup: Four top favorites teams to win trophy
target=_blank>‘We thought things would be better’ – Coalition reports NNPCL boss to Tinubu
A coalition of economic accountability under the leadership of the Patriotic Nigerian Youth Forum, PNYF, has expressed dismay over the style of leadership in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. The coalition is demanding justice for what they described as high-handedness in the NNPCL under the watch of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bayo Bashir
‘We thought things would be better’ – Coalition reports NNPCL boss to Tinubu
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf makes seven new appointments into key positions
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Friday approved the appointment of seven officials into key positions across strategic government agencies, as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance governance and service delivery. The appointments were contained in a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity of the Kano Government House, Sunusi Bature. The
Gov Yusuf makes seven new appointments into key positions
target=_blank>Abba Yusuf shakes up key agencies in Kano, appoints new heads
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved a fresh round of high-level appointments across key agencies. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofo. Among the appointees are Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkar, who now heads the Kano State Information & Communication Technologies Development
Abba Yusuf shakes up key agencies in Kano, appoints new heads
target=_blank>Benue: Moses Orshio Adasu University matriculates 9,991 students
The Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, has officially welcomed 9,991 new students into its academic community during its 32nd Matriculation Ceremony held on Friday at the New Convocation Square. Addressing the freshers, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Terver Ubwa, congratulated the students on their admission and urged them to embrace hard work, discipline, and integrity
Benue: Moses Orshio Adasu University matriculates 9,991 students
target=_blank>CSOs urge LGAs to embrace financial autonomy, boost internally generated revenue
Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) and ActionAid Nigeria have harped on the need for public finance strengthening, resource mobilization, and financial probity at the local government councils for inclusive and accountable development at the grassroots. They made the call in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, during a 2-day Institutional Strengthening and Agenda-Setting Meeting for Local Government
CSOs urge LGAs to embrace financial autonomy, boost internally generated revenue
target=_blank>ADC: APC shocked Peter Obi joined coalition, now calling their ‘juju’ man – Adeyanju
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has suggested that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) never expected that the likes of Mr. Peter Obi would join the coalition by the opposition leaders. Adeyanju claimed that “they were so sure of easy pass to the Villa.” In a post on his Facebook page on Friday, the activist lawyer
ADC: APC shocked Peter Obi joined coalition, now calling their ‘juju’ man – Adeyanju
target=_blank>NPFL: Kano Pillars appoint Ahmed Musa new General Manager
Ahmed Musa has been appointed new General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars. The Super Eagles forward’s appointment was confirmed by Kano State Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin on Friday In a related development, Ali Muhammad Umar has been named new chairman of the club. The state government said the appointment of a
NPFL: Kano Pillars appoint Ahmed Musa new General Manager
target=_blank>Ukrainian forces capture Nigerian fighting for Russia
Ukrainian forces have captured a Nigerian national, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was reportedly fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s “I Want to Live” project, Oluwagbemileke, 29, was apprehended by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed of Russian fighters supporting Ukraine. He was captured in the Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian forces capture Nigerian fighting for Russia
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