Month: February 2024

NYSC Skill Acquisition Program Empowers Corps Members for Entrepreneurship, Economic Growth

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NYSC

The Director of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Department of the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Ngozi Nwatalari, explained that the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship program of the NYSC aims to create entrepreneurship and generate income. She stated this at the ongoing 21-days NYSC 2024 Batch “A” Stream 1 Orientation Exercise in Lagos Orientation Camp, … Read more

EDO2024: Senator Okpebholo Clinches APC Governorship Ticket

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Olumide Akpata

Senator Monday Okpebholo has won the APC primary election for the 2024 Edo State governorship race.. Okpebholo obtained a grand total of 12,433 votes, which was higher than the number of votes secured by the other eleven contenders.. Governor Bassey Otu, Chairman of the Revised APC Edo Gubernatorial Election Committee, announced the election results on … Read more

115 Currency Racketeers Nabbed in Enugu Sting Operation

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EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Enugu Zonal Command, in conjunction with a Joint Task Force comprising five teams from the Nigeria Police Force and three teams from the Nigeria Customs Service, has arrested 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu State.. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, 115 suspects … Read more

FAAC Allocates N1.15 Trillion to Federal, State, and Local Governments

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FAAC

The Federation Allocation Accounts Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.15 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils. FAAC revealed on Thursday that the total revenue collected by the government in January 2024 increased to N2.07 trillion. Out of the total amount disbursed, the Federal Government received N407.267 billion, while … Read more

Nigerian Vice-Chancellor Urges New Students Union to Forge Strong Ties for Campus Progress

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Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Professor Sunday Oge Elom, has advised the newly elected Students Union Government (SUG) to maintain good relationships with both students and the university management.  The charge was given by the Vice-Chancellor during the inauguration ceremony of the Students Union 6th Assembly held at the … Read more

Nigerian Tech Expert Urges FG To Block VPNs to Reinforce Binance P2P Ban

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BINANCE

A Nigerian businessman and tech specialist, Mr. Charles Awuzie has called on the Nigeria Government to instruct Internet Service Providers to block VPN access to restricted websites and collaborate with VPN Trust Initiative for full implementation of the Binance P2P Blocking. Mr. Charles made the call on his social media handles on Thursday following the … Read more

The Social Media Conundrum: Crafting a Balanced Approach for Young Users

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SOCIAL MEDIA

The widespread adoption of social media made sensational headlines, which in turn, created a cluster of questions concerning the apt age for children and teenagers. Despite some favoring unlimited access for its benefit in connecting and socializing, others express apprehensions about the harm to young minds it can lead to.  Amid those antagonistic positions of … Read more

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Claims 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 6 Bronze Medals in SEUGA

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AE-FUNAI

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has won 13 medals in the just-concluded Southeast Universities Games (SEUGA) held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State from 24th to 31st January 2024. This was contained in a press statement signed by Elom Iyke Ubochi, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, on Wednesday. The University achieved a … Read more

Umudiala Goat Theft Saga: A Reflection On What Happened to Ebonyi N3 Billion Hawkers Funds.

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Umudiala

In the village of Umudiala, there was a man who, due to the frustrations and trivialities of life, resorted to stealing goats. However, the people living there were not aware of his criminal tendencies. He was skilled in tricking and stealing domestic animals that were kept nearby for consumption. Not minding that he is a … Read more

IGP Egbetokun Issues Stern Warning to Police Against Extortion and Illegal Activities

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Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned Nigerian police officers against engaging in extortion and other illegal activities. The Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, unequivocally stated in a press release on Wednesday. The Statement reads partly, “To maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police … Read more