August 26, 2024 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband’s state of residence to request redeployment. NYSC made this announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. NYSC said, “Attention All 2024 Batch ”B” Stream II Married Female Prospective…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 83rd birthday, today, August 17. General Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria’s military president from 1985 to 1993. President Tinubu salutes the former head of state on this special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation,…
By Emmanuel Luper, AUGUST 16, 2024. The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Hon Patrick Aghamba and wife have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi State. Sources said an aide of the commissioner, whose name was given as Mr ABK Offiah, was killed in the process. Though the incident has not been confirmed,…
By Zayd Ibn Isah Many Nigerians are miffed by their country’s abysmal performance at the recently concluded Olympics in Paris. Team Nigeria entered the tournament with high expectations but ultimately came up empty. Not even the world record breaker and star athlete, Tobi Amusan, could salvage a gold medal for the country, talk less of…
Kogi State is ushering in a new era of opportunity with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This momentous occasion was celebrated in Lokoja, the state capital known for its scenic confluence of the River Niger and River Benue, in the presence of the Honorable…
By Law Mefor The country’s hunger protests have brought about a great deal of sorrow, violence, and property destruction, which have taken a toll. Over twenty lives have been lost. These tragedies could have been prevented if better coordination and cooperation had existed between the government, security services, and protesters. Sadly, if the protest fizzles…
By Zayd Ibn Isah Nigerians are generous people, but our tendency to remind others of the favors we have done for them is one of our major shortcomings. Take Deborah Olaki, popularly known as Mummy Zee, as a case study. Since she became the celebrated beneficiary of a voluntary crowd-funding drive grown from social media,…
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The deceased was a renowned businessman and politician. He was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, and the government and…
By Zayd Ibn Isah I recently watched a video conversation between ace comedian Mark Angel and celebrity tailor Seyi Adekunle, also known as Seyi Vodi. Their discussion centered on their humble beginnings and inspiring stories of rising from grass to grace. Seyi Vodi fondly reminisced about Aba in Abia State, where he began his trade….
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, received Humphrey Onyima, the CEO of Leadership Scorecard magazine and his team at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, who were on a courtesy visit in solidarity with the Chief of Defence Staff as the Nigerian Army celebrated her 161 years of existence and was ranked…
