Ododo steps up youth empowerment drive, sets up committees for International Youth Day, entrepreneurship programme
…Anyebe: We’ll ensure opportunities reach deserving Kogi youths LOKOJA — The Kogi State Government has stepped up its youth empowerment drive with the constitution of three committees to coordinate activities for the forthcoming International Youth Day celebration and Kogi Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The committees — Screening, Venue and Protocol, and Media — were inaugurated by […]
Irish boxer Lee Reeves rushed to hospital after brutal knockout
Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night.
Alake’s aide denies claims of handing Nigeria’s minerals to Chinese
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the allegations as false and misleading, saying […]
Gunmen attack Enugu church as security operatives intensify rescue of abducted victims
Ndukwe said that the operatives, while closing in on the fleeing suspects, forced them to abandon one of the victims, who was rescued unhurt.
INEC’s job is to publish names, not vet candidates — Adebayo
According to him, it is the responsibility of the electorate and other stakeholders to scrutinise candidates’ claims and challenge any false declarations through the appropriate legal channels.
2027: Kwara APC chair mocks opposition over internal crises
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Sunday Fagbemi, has criticised opposition parties in the state over what he described as unresolved internal crises surrounding their governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Fagbemi said while the APC had successfully concluded its candidate selection process, some opposition […]
