Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande has urged civil servants to embrace innovative digital solutions for strengthening youth engagement and fostering development across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Minister made the call at a workshop for civil servants on Digital Transformation, organized by UNESCO for Staff of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. In his address at the Workshop, Olawande emphasized the transformative potential of digital platforms in enhancing the accessibility, reach, and impact of youth and empowerment initiatives. He highlighted the necessity of integrating modern technology into youth…
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Senator Ireti Kingibe, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, has stressed the importance of adhering to Senate procedures while addressing the recent altercation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding seating arrangements. During an interview on Arise TV, Kingibe expressed disapproval of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions, stating that her approach disregarded Senate regulations. She mentioned that the other three female senators chose not to comment publicly, preferring to avoid making negative statements about their colleague. “As women, we decided to remain silent because we didn’t want to criticize her openly, believing the issue would naturally fade away,…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum of Six Hundred and Thirty-three Million, Nine Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Naira (N633, 918, 000.00) for the payment of registration fees for public secondary school students in the State for the 2025 West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) Secondary School Certificate Examination to alleviate the financial burden of parents and guardians. Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the approval on Friday and the payment will cover a total of 23, 048 secondary school students who passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination in the State conducted by the Ministry…
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, the Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, Friday, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. He said the widespread reports of the moon sightings from various regions of the country were verified and accepted by the council, confirming the commencement of Ramadan 1446. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings…
Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of spreading false claims about her husband. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Ekaette defended Akpabio’s character, describing him as a “disciplined and jovial man” while rejecting the allegations against him. Her response follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent claim that her challenges in the Senate stemmed from allegedly rejecting unwanted advances from Akpabio. The senator representing Kogi Central stated that since assuming office, she has faced obstacles due to her refusal to yield to Akpabio’s supposed overtures. The allegations have triggered mixed reactions, with…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reactivated her Instagram account with notable changes, sparking speculation about her marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. Her return comes amid rumors of a possible rift between the couple, fueled by reports suggesting actress Chika Ike was set to marry Nwoko. The speculation intensified after Ike announced her pregnancy without revealing the father’s identity. However, both Ike and Nwoko have denied the claims, with Ike stating, “I would never be anyone’s seventh wife.” A review of Daniels’ Instagram activity shows she has removed most photos and videos featuring her husband, though some posts remain, including…
An 18-year-old girl, Rukayat Ashiru, appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday, facing charges of conspiracy and theft after allegedly stealing N4 million from her boyfriend. The prosecution, led by PC Olapeju Durodola, told the court that Ashiru, along with accomplices still at large, committed the crime on November 30, 2024, at Mufu Lanihun, Yidi Agugu, Ibadan. According to Durodola, Ashiru allegedly drugged her boyfriend, Waris Olamilekan, by adding a substance to his drink, rendering him unconscious before stealing the money. The charges brought against her violate Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Oyo State Criminal…
The Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja has dissolved the marriage between Hauwa Abdulhadi and Ismail Hassan due to neglect and abandonment. Delivering the judgment, Judge Aliyu Kagarko ruled that the marriage had broken down beyond repair, noting that both parties had lost interest in continuing the union. As part of the decision, the court instructed Ms. Abdulhadi to observe the Islamic “Iddah” period of three months before entering another marriage. In her petition, Ms. Abdulhadi explained that she married Mr. Hassan under Islamic law in 2024 but lived with him for only nine weeks before he abandoned her…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested two individuals, Confidence Odoh and Eze Chika, for alleged involvement in child trafficking. The police also successfully rescued two children from the suspects. In a statement released on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, revealed that one of the suspects attempted to bribe officers with ₦1 million to avoid arrest, but the offer was rejected. According to the police, Odoh, a 32-year-old resident of Umuanyo Eziobodo in Owerri West LGA, was apprehended on February 4, 2025, for allegedly kidnapping her former neighbor’s three-year-old son, Nzubechi Ududiri, on February 1. Investigations showed that she…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The signing took place on Friday at the State House in Abuja, with key government officials and National Assembly leaders in attendance. This budget was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly on February 13, following the President’s request to raise the initial proposal of ₦49.7 trillion. Lawmakers eventually approved a higher amount of ₦54.99 trillion, exceeding Tinubu’s revised figure of ₦54.2 trillion. The budget increase reflects additional expected revenues from agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigeria Customs Service. A significant…