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NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

NYSC Only Surviving FG Initiative Still Uniting Nigeria — Emir

July 22, 2022 6:14 am

According to the Emir of katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumimi Usman Kabir has observed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is presently the only surviving Federal Government Project among so many that were established between 1970 to 1990.

Emir Kabir made the observation on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022 when the State Coordinator NYSC katsina state Hajiya Muhammad Aisha paid a courtesy call on the Emir in his palace.

The Katsina monarch called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to continue to support the NYSC Scheme, noting that it is the only project that brings in national unity and integration.

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Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

July 21, 2022 5:11 pm

In a bid to curb terrorism and insecurity following some of the continued activities of terrorist figures in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria considering the directive to stamp a ban on the use of commercial motorcycles known as Okada, and other forms of mining activities in the country.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, had noted that the measure would cut off funding of terrorists and bandits in Nigeria.

Malami had made this assertion while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, after a meeting of the …

Muslim Ticket: APC Has Hidden Agenda - Ex-Minister Dalung

Muslim Ticket: APC Has Hidden Agenda – Ex-Minister Dalung

July 21, 2022 4:51 am

Solomon Dalung, former minister of sports and youth development, has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the Muslim-Muslim ticket, declaring that the ruling party has a hidden agenda over the country.

In an interview published by The Punch which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Dalung, who recently emerged as the Plateau state SDP’s candidate for the House of Representatives, Langtang North/Langtang South federal constituency, asserted that he does not think the APC will win the 2023 presidential election.

‘It is going to be a serious and herculean task for the party to win because, apart from …

How I Founded Lagos Gangs, 1 Million Boys, Portable Opens Up

How I Founded Lagos Gangs, 1 Million Boys, Portable Opens Up

July 18, 2022 10:18 am

Popular Nigerian artiste, Habib Okikiola (Portable) has made an explosive admission where he claimed that he played a big role in founding dreaded criminal groups in Lagos and the Southwestern part of the country. 

The controversial singer announced on Monday that he founded two notorious gangs in Lagos a few years ago.

Portable made the comment while boasting that he was not scared of anyone.

In a trending video, he said: ‘Open your ears and be listening.

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He boasted; ‘Have you heard of Ajah boys, one million boys? …

2023 Census: NPC Recruitment Portal Faces Attack From Hackers

2023 Census: NPC Recruitment Portal Faces Attack From Hackers

July 13, 2022 3:21 am

The National Population Commission (NPC) has revealed that it successfully foiled an attempt to hack its recruitment portal for the 2023 census.

NPC Commissioner for Anambra, Chidi Ezeoke, made this known while speaking at a news conference in Awka on Tuesday.

Ezeoke revealed that the NPC had established a digitalised online geo-fenced portal to recruit personnel from selected communities across Nigeria.

The official also went on to assure Nigerians that the commission was committed to correcting anomalies to ensure an accurate and reliable census next year.

Read Also: 1M Nigerians Will Be Recruited For 2023 Census – NPC

“If hackers …

World Population To Hit Over 8bn By 2030, UN Confirms

World Population To Hit Over 8bn By 2030, UN Confirms

July 12, 2022 4:28 am

According to the most recent UN projections, the population of the world could increase to over 8.5 billion people in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and then peak at about 10.4 billion during the 2080s. Up until 2100, the population is anticipated to stay at that level.

The annual study, which was released on Monday in conjunction with World Population Day, also observed that, having decreased to less than 1% in 2020, the pace of population growth worldwide is at its lowest level since 1950.

Fertility, the report declares, has fallen markedly in recent decades for many countries: today, two-thirds …

How A Tinubu’s Presidency Will Heal June 12 Mistake – Keyamo

How A Tinubu’s Presidency Will Heal June 12 Mistake – Keyamo

July 8, 2022 5:43 am

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, has asserted that electing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in 2023 will correct what he described as ‘the June 12, 1993 election anomaly’.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the June 12 1993 presidential election was reportedly won by the late philanthropist, Chief M.K.O Abiola. However, the election was annulled by the military junta led by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd), for yet to be fully clarified reasons.

Going down memory lane yesterday, Keyamo in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, …

Nigerian Bread Bakers Mull Nation-Wide Withdrawal Of Service

Nigerian Bread Bakers Mull Nation-Wide Withdrawal Of Service

July 7, 2022 4:15 am

The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Nigeria has announced that it will participate in the proposed nation-wide withdrawal of service as directed by its national body in the coming days.

Mr. Benjamin Agbonze, Chairman of the association in Edo, made this disclosure during an interview with reporters in Benin on Wednesday, shortly after the monthly meeting of the association.

Agbonze asserted the withdrawal of service was necessitated by the incessant increment in the prices of baking materials in the country.

‘Our national body has directed that on July 13 to 27, we should …

1M Nigerians Will Be Recruited For 2023 Census - NPC

1M Nigerians Will Be Recruited For 2023 Census – NPC

July 5, 2022 5:34 am

The National Population Commission (NPC) has revealed that the federal government of Nigeria has concluded plans to employ no fewer than one million Nigerians for the conduct of the 2023 National Census.

The commissioner representing Ekiti at the NPC, Mr Deji Ajayi, made this revelation while speaking in Ado Ekiti, on Monday at a press conference heralding the trial census to be conducted in Ekiti in preparatory to the next year’s main census exercise.

He assured Nigerians that reliable technological innovation had been advanced by the NPC for the conduct of the exercise to prevent politicians and interested elites from …

Ecobank Partners Basketmouth To Reel Out “Papa Benji” S3

Ecobank Partners Basketmouth To Reel Out “Papa Benji” S3

July 3, 2022 6:10 pm

One of the foremost financial instutions in Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria has announced that they would be partnering in the reeling out of the Season 3 of Papa Benji, the comedy web series which it has been sponsoring in partnership with popular comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha better known by his stage name Basketmouth.

The bank has also explained that its main aim in sponsoring the comedy is to promote the African entertainment industry.

‘Papa Banji’ is a popular free-to-watch comedy web series showing on YouTube and can be viewed across the globe.

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Real Reasons Why Life Is Unpleasant In Nigeria - Shettima

Real Reasons Why Life Is Unpleasant In Nigeria – Shettima

July 3, 2022 6:59 am

A former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has opened up on why he thinks life appears nasty, brutish and short, in the midst of abundance, in Africa’s most populous country – Nigeria.

Shettima made these revelations while speaking Abuja at the investiture of Yusuf Ali as the 11th President of Rotary Club Abuja Maitama, pointed out that citizens get swamped by inordinate worship of money, individualism, and a crass materialism at the detriment to the wellbeing of the masses.

The former Senator called on citizens to work towards saving Nigerians who are migrating to different countries through dangerous …

2023 Peter Obi’s Victory Would Shock You, Okupe Blasts Critics

2023: Peter Obi’s Victory Will Shock You, Okupe Blasts Critics

July 2, 2022 5:06 am

A former presidential spokesperson and Director General of the Peter Obi Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, has lambasted those claiming that the Labour Party has no structure to win a presidential election insisting that they would weep when it eventually happens.

In a tweet which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York on Friday, Okupe asserted that the LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would win the 2023 election.

Okupe, whose name was earlier submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission as Obi’s running mate, pointed that ‘those mocking us will weep when Obi wins the presidential election’.

He …

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