Nigeria to forge 50,000 tech stars in FG-Ericsson hackathon blitz
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Wednesday said the Federal Government, partnering with Ericsson, targets 50,000 young Nigerians for digital mentorship, skills training, and startup support through the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon.
Police rescue three kidnapping victims, arrest suspect in Niger State
Police in Niger State have rescued three abducted victims following a gun battle and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations across the state.
Court shifts ex-Gov Bello’s trial to March 10, as EFCC tenders more evidence
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama, on Wednesday, deferred further hearing on the 16-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, till March 10.
2027: Don’t politicise INEC leadership, Christian clerics warn Shari’a Council
*Say election boycott threat could deepen religious tensions By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has warned against politicising the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying threats to boycott elections along religious lines could increase tensions and weaken public trust in Nigeria’s democracy. In a joint statement […]
Nine abducted in Kwara still held 46 days after N40M ransom
Nine residents of Adanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, remain in the captivity of armed bandits, even 46 days after a ransom of N40 million was paid.
Labour Party Infighting: Abure loyalists storm National Secretariat
Tensions within the Labour Party (LP) intensified on Wednesday as loyalists of Barrister Julius Abure attempted to reclaim control of the party’s National Secretariat, barely 24 hours after Senator Nenadi Usman and her interim leadership team assumed office.
