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American rapper and Activist, Michael Santiago Render, better known on the stage as Killer Mike has reportedly been arrested right at the venue of the 66th Grammy Awards, just moments after he had won in three separate categories; Best Rap Album for “Michael, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers”. Unfortunately , the reason for his arrest is yet to be disclosed at the time of this report. It was confirmed that the security agents were actually from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). But according to Hollywood Reporter, the arrest is allegedly linked to Misdemeanor…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has left Spanish club FC Barcelona Femini for the US National Women’s League team, Bay FC. This was published on the Club’s website: “An agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Bay FC from the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States of America for the transfer of Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala, whose contract was set to end on 30 June 2024. The Club appreciates Asisat’s commitment and professionalism over the five-year period she wore the Barca jersey.” “Oshoala’s contribution to Barça Women’s recent successes…
The Apex Youth body in Nigeria, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has on Thursday debunked and refuted the purported suspension of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. This was made known to the media during a world press conference, held at the National Secretariat of the NYCN, by the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN. According to the press text read by the National Deputy Secretary General of NYCN, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, “Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo remains the only President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), any other self-acclaimed President, whether in acting capacity…
Northwest Governors storms Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal unveils Community Protection Guards (CPG) Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, hosted the Northwest Governors for the official unveiling of the State Community Protection Guards (CPG). The graduation ceremony for the Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) was held on Wednesday at the Trade Fair Complex in the capital city of Gusau. A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governors from Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Sokoto attended the graduation ceremony. He added that the Zamfara State Government is utilising a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional approach to address security…
The new Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo swore in Commissioners and other state officials appointed during his inauguration. Governor Ododo stressed the implementation of strict Performance Evaluation, leaving no room for laxity. This signals a commitment to accountability and excellence in the government. He mandated Commissioners to prioritize grassroots harmonization, and underlined the idea that servant leaders perform best when they actively engage and include everyone. This inclusivity aligns with his vision for effective and people-oriented governance. While assuring the people of Kogi State that his tenure would prioritize matters concerning peace, unity, and oneness. He emphasized a…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday issued a warrant for the arrest of the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Rivers State Governor, Hon Edison Ehie over his alleged involvement in the burning of the State House of Assembly. Ehie who is the immediate past factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly was ordered to be arrested along with five other persons based in Port Harcourt for allegedly participating in some criminal activities. Those ordered to be arrested along with the former factional Speaker are Jinjiri Bala, Happy Benedict, Progress Joseph, Adokiye Oyagiri and Chibuike Peter also…
APC has told the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that there is no vacancy within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated this Tuesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the resolutions reached at the 141st meeting of the NWC. Bello had commenced the move to unseat Abdulahi Ganduje as the national chairman of the party after posters promoting him for the position of the chairman were seen at strategic places in the nation’s capital on Monday. Morka’s words: “There is no vacancy in the office of the national chairman.…
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral ties with the Federal Republic of Bulgaria, in the field of Education. Prof. Tahir promised that the process of renewing the Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Bulgaria would be fast-tracked. The Minister gave the indication recently in his office in Abuja, when he received in audience, His Excellency Yanko Yordanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria, to Nigeria. According to the Minister, University Education is a global phenomenon and Nigeria stands ready to collaborate on research, and engage in exchange programmes, with countries around…
The Minister of Education , Prof Tahir Mamman has directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action towards the completion of the Nuclear Energy Curriculum to enable some Nigerian Universities and the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission as well as Polytechnics to commence the training of Nuclear Scientists and Technologists locally. Speaking through the Minister of state for Education, Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu when he received in audience, the leadership of the Nigerian Nuclear Energy Commission who paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja. The Minister indicated that Federal Government will prioritize the award of Scholarships…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said it has opened applications for the Coursera Scholarship Programme: Cohort 3. NITDA in a post on X said the application start date is Wednesday, 24 January 2024 while the training programme will kick off on 10 February 2024. The official Government body that develops and regulates Information Technology in Nigeria urged those interested to hurry up and apply now, so they wouldn’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. It also directed those interested in the Coursera Scholarship Programme to apply via this link: https://links.nitda.gov.ng/coursera2401 NITDA added that it has partnered with Coursera…
