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FG moves to bridge unemployment gap
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education. Figures from the
Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state.
Messi strikes again but Nashville snatch late draw against Inter Miami
Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash. Messi curled in a
2027: I supported Peter Obi in 2023, he never gave me N1 — Kawas
By Enitan Abdultawab ABUJA — Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has defended his political activities, saying he supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 without
How fake ‘Okada’ rider trapped 35 women in Bauchi
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Gambo Hassan, alias “Anahaka”, over alleged kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and unlawful possession of
2027: Women make up just 9% of 1,303 candidates on INEC’s final Senate list
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Women account for only 123 of the 1,303 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to contest the 109 senatorial seats nationwide in the
Datti Baba-Ahmed: Only God Can Stop Tinubu From Winning In 2027
The Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, said only God can stop President Bola Tinubu from winning the 2027 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed made the
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47
By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads To Seventh Province, Cases Top 7,000
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities. The DRC
SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations
