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FG To Turn NYSC Orientation Camps Into Skill Acquisition Hubs
The Federal Government has announced plans to turn the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps across the country into skill acquisition hubs for the benefit of Corps members.!-->…
Gunmen Abduct Relatives of Ex-Daily Trust Editor, Demand N50m Ransom
Gunmen have kidnapped three relatives of Malam Ahmed Ajobe, a former editor of Daily Trust, on the Ankpa-Adoka-Makurdi Road in Kogi State.
The victims, including Ajobe’s younger sister,!-->!-->!-->…
EFCC Warns Banks Against Fraudulent Practices
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has warned banks against making themselves available as instruments of fraud. The warning was handed down on Friday, November 22, 2024!-->…
Tinubu Seeks JBS Investment to Tackle Hunger, Boost Nigeria’s Livestock Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on JBS S.A., one of the world’s largest meat processing companies, to invest in Nigeria’s livestock sector as part of efforts to address hunger and!-->…
CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Contract and Project Funding Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent activities involving fake contract award letters and claims of special financial interventions!-->…
Gunmen Abduct NYSC Member, Others in Niger State
Chiamaka Obi, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has reportedly been abducted by gunmen along the Niger-Onitsha expressway in Niger State.
Obi, a native of Edenta, Okwu Etiti,!-->!-->!-->…
Nigeria Ranks 7th Globally in U.S. International Student Enrolment
Nigerian student enrolment in U.S. colleges and universities reached 20,029 during the 2023/2024 academic year, securing Nigeria’s position as the 7th largest source of international!-->…
Edo Governor Vows Tough Stance Against Cultism
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed security agencies to intensify efforts in making the state hostile to criminal elements, particularly cultists.
The governor issued!-->!-->!-->…
Truck Driver Flees After Allegedly Killing Revenue Collector on Lagos Expressway
An articulated truck driver allegedly struck and killed a revenue collector on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near New Garage, while attempting to evade dues collection.
The General!-->!-->!-->…
Tinubu Arrives in Brazil for G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday at 11:03 p.m. local time (Monday 3:03 a.m. Nigerian time) to participate in the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit!-->…