Saturday, 6th July, 2024 Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande has assured Nigerian youth that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working to provide the enabling environment for young Nigerians to excel in their chosen vocations. The Minister gave the assurance on Saturday in Edo State at a youth empowerment program organized by Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Foundation. While assuring the youth at the event of President Tinubu’s commitment to support the actualization of dreams, the Minister said that his appointment was enough testament of the “Renewed Hope” the President promised. “What the President envisage is…
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Effective communication with your children is essential for fostering a healthy and trusting relationship. Here are some practical tips and strategies to enhance your communication skills: 1. Active Listening – Give Full Attention: When your child is speaking, put away distractions like phones or other devices. Make eye contact and show genuine interest. – Acknowledge Feelings:Reflect back what they are saying to show you understand. For example, “It sounds like you’re really upset about what happened at school today.” 2. Open-Ended Questions -Encourage Expression: Ask questions that require more than a yes or no answer. For instance, “What was the…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, at the weekend assured students that his administration will adequately fund the tertiary institutions in the State as part of increased funding for the education sector. The Governor stated this when he met with Presidents of the Students Union Governments (SUG) of tertiary institutions in the State at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure on Saturday. The meeting was organised by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Affairs, Kelvin Solomon Olaolu. Governor Aiyedatiwa said his administration has increased the subvention to state-owned…
The Anambra State Police Command has declared as illegal, the proposed 7/7 cult day celebration scheduled to take place in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Sunday. The Command also warned hoteliers and proprietors of bars, and event/recreation centres to be cautious about such gatherings and their likes in their facilities as there will be consequences if found wanting. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, insisted that such events or any other related activities remain banned and the public should take note. Ikenga said the police should not hesitate to invoke…
man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him. A source close to the scene said Femi stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river. A vulcaniser, working close to the scene, who preferred to remain anonymous for security reasons, said he observed a man walk down from the Old Governor’s Office end of Osogbo/Gbongan road and stood for a few minutes in the middle of Gbodofon bridge before he took a plunge into the river.…
The national power grid again collapsed on Saturday, throwing the country into total darkness. Our correspondent reports that the grid collapsed around 3 pm. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the development. In a statement, the DisCo said all its interface in the Transmission Company of Nigeria stations are out of supply, saying it is unable to provide services to customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company wishes to inform its esteemed customers of a general system collapse which occurred at 15:09 hours today, 6th July 2024. This has resulted in the…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has hinted that the Federal government is set to increase the monthly allowance of the Corps members once the ongoing negotiations on the new minimum wage are completed. Ahmed also warned the corp members against posting camp activities on social media, saying that three corpers have just been expelled from the camp for flouting this camp rule. The DG disclosed this on Saturday while addressing 2762 corp members of Batch B, Stream One, at Ogun State NYSC Orientation Camp, Sagamu. Ahmed congratulated the individuals for making it…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday praised Chief Pius Akinyelure as a man of honour who has selflessly served humanity in various capacities without seeking anything in return. Governor Aiyedatiwa made these remarks at Idanre, where Chief Akinyelure and other prominent indigenes were honoured by the Idanre Development Assembly for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the development of the community. Chief Pius Akinyelure is the Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that such an honour is rare and bestowed only because…
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered operatives to raid hideouts domiciled by cultists including hotels across the state. The directive according to the police is aimed at preventing the event from holding to forwstall possible attacks and bloodbath by rival cult groups in any part of the state including campuses of tertiary institutions. The command said it got information concerning a planned nationwide celebration of its founder’s day by a dreaded cult group ‘Neo-Black Movement’ also known as ‘Aye’ or ‘Black Axe’. The Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. Adeboye said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can fight such temptation. The cleric also warned ministers of the gospel to be wary of sexual immorality and the erroneous belief that their ‘anointing’ could help them withstand any temptation. He stated these during a sermon at the just concluded Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG…