The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has presented the ministry’s achievements and future plans to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. During the meeting, the minister outlined various youth-focused initiatives and sought the President’s approval for additional projects aimed at empowering and supporting young Nigerians. Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to youth development, President Tinubu assured the minister of his continued support for programs that enhance opportunities for Nigerian youth. Following the presentation, Olawande expressed confidence in the government’s dedication to youth affairs, emphasizing that the country is on the right path to achieving greater success in…
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The government of Lombardy, Italy, has pledged to establish a vocational training institute in Abuja and facilitate youth training programs in the region as part of a partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The commitment was made by the President of Lombardy Regional Government, Attilio Fontana, during a meeting in Milan with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The discussions also explored areas of collaboration in agriculture, particularly modern farming technologies. Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, noted that Wike emphasized the need…
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, today joined Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago; the Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun; and the CEO/Executive Secretary of National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower 100,000 youths through a National Youth Agricultural Scheme. At the MoU signing ceremony which held at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Minna, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Olawande, commended the Governor of Niger State for his efforts in ensuring a stable food supply in Nigeria, as well…
Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has officially taken over as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), succeeding Brigadier General YD Ahmed. The handover ceremony, held at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja, marked the beginning of Nafiu’s tenure, during which he pledged to utilize his military and peacekeeping expertise to further the scheme’s objectives. The NYSC announced his assumption of office in a statement shared on its X and Facebook pages on Thursday. A seasoned artillery officer from the 47 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Nafiu previously served as Chief of Staff to the Chief…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in an alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The hearing is set to continue on March 7, 2025. During Thursday’s session, EFCC Counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, called Williams Abimbola, a Compliance Officer with United Bank for Africa (UBA), to testify. Abimbola confirmed that the bank had received an additional subpoena requesting account statements for Maselina Njoku from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, admitted the subpoena as ‘Exhibit 7’.…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has reacted to the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking in anticipation of International Women’s Day, Tinubu stressed that the Senate is a respected institution that should be treated with maturity. She expressed confidence that lawmakers are addressing the issue appropriately, saying, “I believe the Senate is taking the necessary steps.” Drawing from her 12 years of experience in the Senate, Tinubu encouraged women to be assertive in leadership roles and resist marginalization. She advised them to stand their ground and confidently take up…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has assured that the Akure Airport would receive necessary government support to restore normalcy. The Governor gave this assurance during a visit to the Akure Airport, following a rainstorm which damaged some equipment. He described the rainstorm as a devastating one, adding that so much damage has been caused. “It was reported that about 65 knots was the strength of that wind, which is a very strong wind that has caused so much damage to the infrastructure here”. The Governor commended the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo for quick response by deploying…
The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of a 20-year-old housewife, who was found dead in her matrimonial home on February 28. Confirming the development on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said the case was reported on March 3 by a resident of Anguwan Sarakuna, Sale Isa, who suspected foul play. He explained that family members raised concerns, alleging that the deceased’s co-wife might have been involved in the incident. Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa, assigned a team of detectives from the C Divisional Police Headquarters to look…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has strongly opposed her six-month suspension from the Senate, vowing that the injustice against her “will not stand.” Speaking on Thursday before being escorted out of the chamber, she condemned the decision, which stemmed from a series of recent events. The controversy began on February 20 when she had a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements. Days later, during an interview with Arise News, she alleged that her challenges in the Senate started after rejecting Akpabio’s alleged sexual advances. On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Akpabio…
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has advised a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. This follows her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During Thursday’s plenary session, the committee recommended that her salary and security details be withdrawn. Senator Neda Imasuen, the committee’s chairman, stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan was found guilty of all allegations against her, citing her failure to appear before the committee for a review of her conduct. Additionally, she is expected to issue a formal apology to the Senate for what has been described as disrespectful behavior. The…