The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan (NiYEAP). The Minister in a statement on his X page Thursday reinforced the federal government’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians and creating sustainable job opportunities.   The inauguration, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together key stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reacted to a viral video showing a Deputy Route Commander, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, in a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO), said on Wednesday in Abuja, that the incident occurred in 2018. Mohammed said the case had been promptly investigated and disciplinary actions taken against…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed the need for labour unions to strengthen ties with the government for the benefit of Nigerians. The President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lopkpobiri, stated this at the grand commissioning of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Tower in Lagos on Wednesday. Tinubu noted that the success of the country’s oil and gas sector…

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Kristein Uyanwanne to 16 years in prison for defrauding individuals of N52 million. Their church, the Temple International Church, was also ordered to be deregistered and closed for its role in the fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada delivered the verdict on Wednesday, convicting the couple of charges including stealing, dishonest conversion, false presentation, and fraud. The…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Wednesday sealed Blessed Happy Homes Superstore at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, Lagos. The Lagos State Government said the store was sealed for selling expired products, violating health and safety regulations, putting customers’ lives at risk and engaging in practices that compromise consumer well-being. The statement stated that the owner of the supermarket will be prosecuted and face legal consequences for…

A Kwara State high court was told how the state government under former governor Abdulfatah Ahmed misappropriated over N5 billion education funds by a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday. An assistant director of finance at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abubakar Hassan, was presented as the first prosecution witness at the resumed hearing of the case on Wednesday. Led in evidence by Rotimi…

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian-born UK pastor and former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, has addressed reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The 44-year-old pastor, who is also a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, has recently lost his legal battle against deportation, despite claiming that the move would violate his human rights. The decision follows a ruling by an immigration tribunal, which ordered Adegboyega’s deportation after investigations…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the FCT Administration (FCTA) has committed 1.05 billion dollars, amounting to about N177 billion to infrastructural development in the education sector. Represented by the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Wike, spoke at the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities, held in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement by Mr Austine Elemue, Special Assistant on Media…

Bitcoin has skyrocketed past the $100,000 mark, reaching an all-time high of $103,800, driven by growing investor confidence sparked by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s newly embraced pro-crypto stance. The cryptocurrency’s remarkable rally has seen a 50% surge since Trump’s election win in November. The surge accelerated after Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a prominent crypto advocate, to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins’ appointment signals a shift towards…

The Nigerian Senate has paused its deliberation on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, following widespread public opposition. The suspension, announced by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau on Wednesday, December 4, includes halting the planned public hearings until the concerns surrounding the bills are addressed. The bills in question are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024. …

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Climate Division within the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to lead sustainable, gender-responsive, and age-inclusive climate actions. Additionally, the ministry is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative, the Women in Green Economy Project, in 2025. This programme aims to empower one million women through climate-smart agricultural practices and train 2,000 female climate champions at the grassroots level. Speaking at the ongoing United…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, urging him to ensure the selection of credible and capable candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming local government elections, set to take place on January 18, 2025. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Demehin Stephen, the Coordinator of the IPPM, expressed the group’s strong desire for the governor, in his capacity as the state party leader, to prioritize qualities such…