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Buhari Hails NYSC At 50, Applauds Gowon’s Vision
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the scheme for its golden years of existence. The scheme came into fruition after the Civil War of 1967–1970 as part of a post-war policy formulated to reconcile and integrate young Nigerians across all regions of the country. In a statement released...
Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino As First Female CEO Of Twitter
Elon Musk, the wealthy founder of Tesla Inc., has selected Linda Yaccarino for the position of Twitter's new chief executive officer (CEO). Musk announced the news in a tweet on Friday. The news comes less than 24 hours after Musk said that he had found a replacement for the role. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of...
No Short Cut To Wealth Acquisition, EFCC Chairman Bawa Tells Youths
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has charged youths in Nigeria to embrace hard work and shun deceitful means of quick and instant wealth. Bawa said this during a sensitization lecture on the role of youths in curbing economic and financial crimes in the country at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps...
President Buhari Procured 20 Ships In Eight Years – Naval Chief
The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, said this in a statement he signed on Friday. According to Garba, the ships comprise of Offshore Patrol Vessels, Landing Ship Transport, Hydrographic Survey...
Peter Obi Man Of Destiny, Inspires Generation Of Exceptional Nigerians – Charly Boy
Veteran singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has described Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, as a “man of destiny”. Charly Boy claimed Obi had inspired a generation of exceptional Nigerian people, including the youths. His statement is contained in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Friday. READ ALSO: Seven Persons Killed In Kaduna Fresh Attack He said the former...
Seven Persons Killed In Kaduna Fresh Attack
Suspected Fulani militias have again attacked and killed about seven persons in Warkan village, Atyap land in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Several houses were also razed down by the attackers, with the number of those injured yet to be ascertained. A source disclosed that the attackers stormed the village in the night in their numbers. He further explained,...
10th NASS To Consider Amending NIPR Act — Sen. Izunaso
A Senator-elect, Chief Osita Izunaso has said that when inaugurated, the 10th National Assembly will look towards amending the Act setting up the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) which he said has become moribund. According to Sen. Izunaso, a former Council Member of the Institute, NIPR is one of the foremost organisations in Nigeria that moulds opinion and sets...
Supreme Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case To September
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for September 14 in the appeals by the Federal Government and the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government is appealing the Court of Appeal’s judgment ordering Kanu’s release and quashing the pending treasonable felony charge against him on the grounds that he was wrongly renditioned from...
FG Shuts Down Over 75 Filling Stations In Osun Over Infractions
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has shut down over 75 filling stations in Osun State. On Wednesday, Mr. Kunle Adeyemo, NMDPRA state Coordinator, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the agency’s activities in April. According to him, the filling stations were shut down due to non-compliance with the agency’s regulatory standard, including operating without a valid license. READ ALSO:...
NLC, TUC Express Worry Over Non-Payment Of Salaries In Zamfara
The Trade Union Congress and Nigeria Labour Congress, Zamfara State, have lamented the untold hardship workers face as the state government has not paid salaries for two consecutive months. In a joint statement by the Chairmen of the two bodies, NLC and TUC, Sani Halliru and Saidu Mudi, said the state governor, Bello Matawalle, has not paid salaries for two...
