< 1 mn read The Ondo State Entrepreneurship Agency (ONDEA) has launched an initiative to create 5000 remote job opportunities for residents. The program, announced by ONDEA Chairman Sunny Francis, who also serves as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is designed to tackle unemployment, boost economic growth, and establish Akure as the tech capital […]

< 1 mn read The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that nearly 19 million adolescent girls will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the age of 20. A new analysis in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health reveals that 16% of adolescent girls faced such violence in the past year. Dr. Pascale Allotey of WHO emphasizes […]

< 1 mn read Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed confidence that politicians who lost the 2023 elections are behind the upcoming nationwide protest against the high cost of living, scheduled from August 1 to August 10. He believes the protest is not organic and accused these politicians of trying to gain power through the backdoor, which he warned could […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has declared all 256 custodial centres across Nigeria as “red zones” ahead of the planned nationwide protests on August 1. Haliru Nababa, Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), emphasized that individuals without legitimate business should avoid these centres. He warned that attacking or tampering with these facilities could lead to […]

< 1 mn read Security agencies in Oyo State, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Army, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCos), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Amotekun Corps, conducted a joint show of force in Ibadan ahead […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports that 16 ships are awaiting berth at Lagos ports. Of these, two vessels will dock with petrol, and two will arrive with bulk and butane gas. Additionally, three vessels will bring general cargo, three will carry bulk wheat, and six will deliver boats, containers, towing equipment, Single Buoy Mooring […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Mandate Secretariat for Youth Affairs in the FCT. This decision follows a request from the youth during a previous interactive session. Wike made this announcement during an engagement with residents of Bwari Area Council, […]

< 1 mn read The Katsina State Government has formed a committee to oversee the distribution of rice allocated to the state by the Federal Government. This initiative aims to ensure that the distribution is conducted fairly and transparently, targeting vulnerable individuals within the state. Committee Members: Chairman: Alhaji Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, Secretary to the Government of the state Special […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian government is seeking a $500 million loan from the World Bank to address water security issues through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. This initiative aims to improve dam safety, strengthen water resource management, and boost agricultural productivity. Key Objectives of the SPIN Project: Institutional Development and Capacity Building: Enhance […]

2 mn read Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emphasized the importance of strategic engagement with citizens while cautioning against participating in the planned nationwide protests. Speaking at a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders on the state of Kaduna and Nigeria in general, Sani reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare and security of its citizens. […]

2 mn read Sen. Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, lauded President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to Nigerian workers, demonstrated through the prompt signing of the Minimum Wage Bill into law. In a statement issued in Abuja, Lado emphasized that this action underscores Tinubu’s dedication to his promises and to the welfare of […]

2 mn read MTN Nigeria has announced the closure of its offices nationwide on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The company issued a notice titled “Shop Closure” on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, informing customers of the closure without specifying the reason or the reopening date. The notice assures customers that support will still be available via digital channels […]

< 1 mn read The Osun State Government has directed all private and public schools to begin their third term vacation early due to the upcoming nationwide protests. The directive, issued by Muritala Jimoh, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, mandates that all schools must commence their vacation by Wednesday, July 31. Jimoh’s statement emphasizes the safety […]

< 1 mn read The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has made significant strides in combating human trafficking in the Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers states. The Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Emmanuel Awhen, reported that the agency has apprehended 115 suspected human traffickers and rescued 75 victims within the zone between July 2023 […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, the Lagos PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 General Elections, has expressed optimism about the future of the party with the support of Funso Doherty. Doherty, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, recently announced his defection to the PDP. In a […]

2 mn read Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, are notable figures enjoying strong followership within the Obidient community and among Nigerian youths. However, they have different stances regarding the upcoming nationwide protests scheduled from August 1 to August 10, 2024, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. Peter Obi supports […]